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Riley County’s Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group works to address policing concerns
On Monday, the Fair and Impartial Policing (FIP) Working Group presented their findings to the Riley County Law Board on community policing recommendations. The FIP was created in conjunction with the Manhattan-Riley County Coalition for Equal Justice (CEJ). "We as…
New gym opens up in downtown Hillsboro
A previously empty storefront on Hillsboro’s Main Street has been filled with a much needed business. Infinity Fitness is a gym that provides “local fitness at affordable prices” according to their website. “Fitness has always been a passion of mine…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 18, 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.
Fed’s Jim Bullard sees first interest rate hike coming as soon as 2022
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard told CNBC on Friday that he sees an initial interest rate increase happening in 2022 as inflation picks up faster than previous forecasts had anticipated. That estimate is even quicker than the outlook…
Northwest Bypass Could Energize West Wichita, If It’s Ever Built
A massive highway project has the potential to transform much of west Wichita. The Northwest Bypass would extend K-96 from near 45th and Maize Road to Kellogg, just east of Goddard. The question is: Will it ever be built? The…
Wheat harvest in Kansas looking terrific
Farmers across Kansas have something to be thankful for: initial reports show that the wheat harvest may be the best in recent years. A much-needed yield and factors such as sunshine, well-timed rains and great growing temperatures have helped farmers…
KC, OKC got Topgolf for nothing but Wichita offered millions; project study had flaws
The city of Wichita is moving forward with a $10.2 million subsidy for a Topgolf sports attraction and neighboring development — but other cities in the region didn’t pay anything to land the golf-themed business and there’s a glaring error…
Grant helps to fund Winfield ambulance
The City of Winfield approved the $151,000 purchase of a new ambulance at its regular meeting, which was held in special session on Thursday. The ambulance will be funded in part through a matching USDA Rural Development grant award of…
Plan would restore rail service to big swath of the Midwest
Proponents of expanding passenger rail service through Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas hope an anticipated influx of federal infrastructure funding will get the the long-discussed route off the ground. The project, which is among 39 new routes that Amtrak has proposed,…
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