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Governor Kelly declares state of emergency because of flooding
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a state of disaster emergency declaration for flooding that started over the weekend. The action authorizes the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and recovery operations in counties that meet…
Mission sets guidelines for housing assistance program
The city of Mission has set guidelines for it’s housing assistance program — and a way to get started. Mission’s housing assistance program is designed to help residents economically impacted by COVID-19 by offering rental or mortgage assistance. Eligible recipients must meet…
Parsons mask mandate to expire
Beginning Tuesday, masks will no longer be required by law anywhere in Parsons. City commissioners during a regular Monday evening meeting decided not to extend a city ordinance that requires people to wear face coverings in buildings accessible to the…
Labette County to get over $3M in federal funds
Labette County may get as much as $3.8 million from the American Rescue Plan Act passed early in President Biden’s administration, but the county will have limits on how that money can be spent. Though the money is for infrastructure,…
After finding their old school for sale on eBay, a Kansas community goes to work saving its stories
If the people still living in Frankfort are successful, there will someday be a courtyard in honor of these hometown boys at the flagpole in front of the place where they went to grade school. Built in 1902-03 in the…
Topeka houses are in high demand and low supply. More builders and home remodels could be part of the solution.
Intense bidding wars, cash offers, sight-unseen purchases, homes on the market for less than 48 hours — that's the reality right now for homebuyers in the Topeka area. National news in recent weeks has highlighted rising home prices, strong demand…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 14, 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.
What a survey revealed about Wichita attitudes toward a city-wide plastic bag ban
A survey conducted on behalf of a Wichita government task force found that most respondents supported either a city-wide ban of single-use plastic bags or a fee to discourage their use. The survey was conducted to help task force members…
Local women in law enforcement celebrate growth in ranks
Sergeant Lisa Hayes has seen a lot of changes in the makeup of local law enforcement over the course of her career. Perhaps the most exciting change for the 23-year-veteran of the Emporia Police Department, Hayes said, has been bringing…
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