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66 years ago today Kansas was hit by its deadliest tornado
Sixty-six years ago today, May 25, 1955, a tornado struck Udall, Kansas. It would be the deadliest tornado ever to hit the state. An F-5 tornado hit the town of Udall, killing 80 and injuring more than 200. The region…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 25, 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.
Treasury yields fall as inflation fears ease
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday morning, following recent comments from Federal Reserve officials, allaying fears around inflation. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 1.591% at 4:20 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond…
Tornado touchdown in northwest Kansas
The Sheridan County Emergency Management confirmed a tornado touched ground in the town of Selden Monday around 6:30 p.m. The emergency manager reported buildings and trees down, homes damaged, an overturned semi and possibly one injury. There has also been…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 24, 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.
Lawrence leaders to review police department study and recommendations
Amid a nationwide reckoning with police brutality and the role of police in communities, city leaders will soon review the findings of a recently completed study of the Lawrence police department and recommended changes to its operations. As part of…
Eskridge Lumber almost closed five years ago. These 31 residents put their money together to save it.
It was in 2016 that the former owners of Eskridge Lumber decided to retire. They either needed to sell the business or close its doors. That's when community members stepped up. They wanted to purchase the business and run it…
Abbyville Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo entertains
An award-winning rodeo clown came back home for the Abbyville Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo this weekend. Justin Rumford, who was born in Abbyville, won the PRCA Clown of the Year award, a record-breaking nine times - from 2012 through 2020.…
Kansas contemplating $200-$250 million overhaul of law enforcement training facility
Proposed modernization of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson at a cost of $200 million to $250 million would adhere to curriculum and instructional reforms necessary to prepare a new generation of public-safety officers, officials said. Implementation of…
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