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Limits to Kansas governor, health officials’ emergency powers restored — for now
Major revisions to the Kansas emergency management law, ruled unconstitutional last month by a Johnson County judge, will remain in place while the state Supreme Court considers an appeal. The Kansas Supreme Court on Tuesday granted Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s…
State of Disaster Emergency issued for western Kansas wildfire
Governor Laura Kelly issued a State of Disaster Emergency for a wildfire in Clark County. The Kansas Forest Service has been at the scene of the fire, and an agricultural pilot is helping with fire suppression over rough terrain. “Wildland…
After 50 COVID cases, 200 quarantines, Johnson County district toughens mask mandate
The Gardner-Edgerton district began the school year last week with a mask requirement for younger students, but not high schoolers. Now 50 students and staff have tested positive for the virus, and more than 200 have been required to quarantine.…
Roeland Park Becomes Second City In Johnson County To Require Masks Indoors
Roeland Park is now the second Johnson County city with a citywide mask mandate, following Prairie Village, which instituted a similar measure that took effect Tuesday. The Roeland Park City Council unanimously approved a mask resolution at its Monday night…
Want to race the Wichita police? Now you have a chance
Do you want to race the Wichita Police Department? You will now have your chance this Friday night. Wichita police and Mel Hambelton are teaming up to provide an opportunity in a controlled and safe environment at the Kansas International…
Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance in purchasing drone
The Brown County Sheriff is requesting assistance from the public for purchasing a drone for the Sheriffs office. Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said that last week, two boys were lost in a cornfield near Fairview. "With the aid of…
Childcare deserts in Kansas
"We have one in-home provider in Wichita County, and they don't take infants," Baker said. While the entire state has a lack of child care options, the problem is particularly bad in western Kansas where practically every family has a…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 23, 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.
Wichita Public Schools to require masks starting next week, with 194 students and 51 teachers already positive for COVID
Wichita Public Schools will require masks indoors starting next week for everyone 3 years old and older as district data shows more than 3% of students are in quarantine less than two weeks into the school year. The Wichita Board…
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