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Sedgwick County paramedics rescue Sugar the dog, who was hit by vehicle on busy street
A pair of paramedics rescued a dog that was hit by a vehicle on a busy Wichita street last week. Paramedics Levi Davidson and Jennifer Erskin were returning to their station the morning of Dec. 23 when they saw the…
Lenexa gallery makes local art accessible
Visitors to Lenexa City Hall enter an expansive, light-filled lobby that also contains an art gallery spreading across three rooms and two floors. You are immediately greeted by art exhibits adorning the walls and display cases, with benches for comfortable…
Mulvane businesses benefit from CARES funding
Thanks to a program through the Kansas Department of Commerce, funded by federal allocations from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the city of Mulvane was able to help out a number of local small businesses in…
Derby adapts in the face of pandemic challenges
Back in February, city staff in Derby started taking notice of the COVID-19 outbreak happening globally so that when it hit home in March they had a jumpstart preparing to overcome the obstacles presented in 2020. While Derby has not…
First day of Sedgwick County vaccine clinic goes smoothly
Health care worker who have not had a chance yet to be vaccinated for COVID-19 have another option. Tuesday, Sedgwick County's two week vaccine clinic began at Intrust Bank Arena, with around 200 people taking part in the first day.…
Olathe’s Butler National goes all in with $41M purchase of Boot Hill Casino land, building
An Olathe-based public company raised its stake in Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City, Kan. BHCMC LLC, a gaming management subsidiary of Butler National Corp. (OTC: BUKS), executed a lease buy-out option for the casino's land and building.…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 28, 2020
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.
For Johnson County Museum, quilting is more than a craft. It helps reveal history
At the Johnson County Museum, quilting is more than just a craft or a way to bundle up in your bed. It’s a way to see history in the lives of ordinary people. The museum is hosting a temporary quilting…
COVID vaccination enters new phase in Wichita area with first county clinic at arena
Sedgwick County will launch a new phase of COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday, beginning with its first publicly run vaccination clinic. On Tuesday morning, the county Health Department will begin distributing 10,000 doses of vaccine to area health care workers, starting with…
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