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Western Kansas school district stops requiring masks
Face masks are no longer required in one school district in Ford County. The Spearville Schools board of education voted Monday night, 5-1, to amend the COVID policies adopted at the beginning of the school year. Along with no longer…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 8, 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.
Much of Kansas to see higher electric bills
Much of Kansas will likely see higher electric bills as a result of February’s deep freeze while utility customers in the Kansas City area could get refunds. The difference has to do with how two different divisions of utility giant…
Halstead applying for state loan to avoid paying gas bill all at once
The city of Halstead plans to take advantage of state loan to help pay its exorbitant gas bill from February. This would mean that residents can expect to have a monthly surcharge added to their bill for the coming years…
Judge says TV station’s open records lawsuit against Overland Park in Albers case can go forward
A Johnson County judge on Monday handed Kansas City, Mo., TV station KSHB a victory in court, ruling that an open records lawsuit against the city of Overland Park regarding the 2018 police shooting of teenager John Albers can move…
Mulberry files lawsuit accusing BP Energy of price gouging
A small Kansas town is fighting natural gas prices charged by BP Energy during last month’s extreme cold, accusing the multinational oil and gas giant of “unconscionable profiteering” under state statute. A lawsuit filed Tuesday by the city of Mulberry…
Chetopa seeks state loan for its huge bill for electricity
The Chetopa City Council on Friday evening agreed to seek a $250,000 loan from the state to help offset a huge hit to the city’s utility budget caused by high electric costs during the February cold snap. The council also…
Plan to build 11 warehouses has some southern Johnson County residents pushing back
A proposal to build several warehouse buildings in a Southern Johnson County community has some residents upset. "We like the peace and quiet out here,” Jenni Koch, a resident said. The Koch family has been living on their 80 acres…
Loan would reduce gas pains
Humboldt City Administrator Cole Herder breathed a sigh of relief last week when Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation that issued $100 million to help municipalities pay sky-high utility bills incurred from the arctic blast in February. Because cities can neither…
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