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Kansas middle school student dies of COVID-19, education official says
A Kansas middle school student has died of COVID-19 as the state continues to experience statewide clusters of infection in the classroom, a state education official said Wednesday. Education Commissioner Randy Watson shared the news during a video conference with…
Baxter Springs adds a nine hole disc golf course to Kiwanis Park
The city of Baxter Springs is unveiling a new sport in one of its parks. Today the city finished installing a disc golf course inside Kiwanis Park. The nine hole course cost the city five thousand dollars. The Baxter Disc…
Wichita mandates $250 fine for watching street races, burnouts, donuts and wheelies
In a crackdown on street racing, burnouts, donuts or other exhibitions of speed, Wichita City Hall is going after the people who watch from the sidewalk. A new ordinance passed Tuesday sets a minimum mandatory fine of $250 for the…
Three East High students hurt in lunchtime shooting across from school, Wichita cops say
Wichita police say they have arrested a 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boys in connection with a shooting just off of the East High School campus during the lunch hour Tuesday. Of the students who were injured, two were 15…
Former Commissioner Rod Franz recognized at Salina meeting
After suffering an injury earlier this year that caused him to step down from his position, former City Commissioner Rod Franz returned to the commission chambers to be recognized by the city, mayor and commissioners. Mayor Melissa Hodges offered words…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 21, 2021
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
Cracking down on street racing, new Wichita ordinance up for discussion
The Wichita Police Department will propose a new city ordinance that looks to stop street racing. Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said if police were looking to crack down on street racing, the current ordinance places it under reckless driving. Whipple…
Prairie Village extends mask mandate to Oct. 31, moves to hybrid city meetings
The Prairie Village City Council on Monday approved extending a citywide mask mandate through the end of October and also okayed a move to hybrid city meetings. Citing the fact that the CDC still considers Johnson County an area of…
Wichita City Council votes to rename McAdams Recreation Center after former Mayor Carl Brewer
The Wichita City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to rename the McAdams Recreation Center as the Carl G. Brewer Community Center. Last month, the council voted to use American Rescue Plan Funds to renovate the McAdams Recreation Center. Carl Brewer…
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