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‘Heroic’ crews key to halting fires
Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer called efforts he witnessed on Monday by firefighters working to save homes in rural Reno County “heroic,” noting “I’ve been doing this for 34 years and I saw stuff I haven’t seen in my entire…
Wichita fire department using latest technology to help fight fires
New technology is helping crews in Reno and Sedgwick county battle the many fires we have seen this week. The Wichita Fire Department is using their drone to help battle these fires, but Thermal Imaging Cameras help the Wichita Fire…
Community comes together with donations for crews battling Reno County fire
The fire crews battling the Ice and the Beer Fire in Reno County received outpouring support from people in their community. One of the Hutchinson VFW members said they were able to gather two truckloads full of donations to the…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 30, 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.
Kansas ‘ahead of schedule’ as frustration continues over COVID-19 vaccine scheduling
The majority of Kansans are still waiting as they hope an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination will become available. As of Monday, every Kansan age 16 and older is eligible to get a vaccine, but the state doesn't receive enough…
Kansas City ranked among most lucrative metros for recent graduates
Kansas City ranks third in the nation in adjusted pay for recent college graduates, according to a report from Self Financial. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median earnings for recent college graduates working full…
Cowley County part of mental health pilot project
Cowley County is one of five locations that will share in a $4 million state grant to help people with serious mental illness to avoid incarceration and hospitalization. Four County Mental Health, which serves Cowley County, is among the entities…
Lawrence and Douglas County leaders call for more collaboration to address homelessness, other community issues
At a joint meeting Monday, elected city and county leaders said that the coronavirus pandemic made both the problem of homelessness and the need for local governments to work together to address it more clear. The pandemic led to various…
Residents urged to take precautions as wildfires ramp up in Reno County
Hutchinson and Reno County residents are urged to take precautions this week as the area is under “Catastrophic” and “Very High” ratings on the Grassland Fire Danger Index through the week. The National Weather Service puts out the Grassland Fire…
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