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Sedgwick police department now carrying tasers
The Sedgwick police department has a new tool to help fight crime. They received 15 tasers from one of the larger police agencies in the Kansas City metro area, according to police chief Brian Daily. Along with the used tasers,…
$36 million contract to rebuild the worst part of Wichita’s worst freeway bottleneck
In a piece of good news for some long-suffering commuters, the state of Kansas has just accepted a $36.3 million bid to rebuild the worst part of Wichita’s worst freeway bottleneck — the North Junction interchange of I-135 and I-235.…
KDHE issues guidance for vaccinated Kansans
In conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance issued Monday for those who have been vaccinated, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is issuing similar guidance in Kansas. The KDHE said two weeks after Kansans receive…
Sedgwick County moves to phase 2A of COVID-19 vaccination plan
Sedgwick County has moved into phase 2A for COVID-19 vaccinations. This group includes people like veterinarians, employees at meat processing plants, childcare workers and more. Margo Jones is the owner of Kids World Childcare Center in east Wichita. She’ll be…
KDOT worker finds alligator carcass in Sumner County
The carcass of an American Alligator was reportedly found in the Ninnescah River in Sumner County. According to a social media post from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), a KDOT worker discovered the deceased animal. A…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 10, 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.
U.S. 10-year yield could spike ‘well above’ 2% in the next three months, strategist says
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is likely to hit 2% by the end of the year but could spike "well above" that in the second quarter, according to ING senior rates strategist Antoine Bouvet. Bouvet told "Street Signs Europe" on…
City Commission discusses future of housing in Emporia
The Emporia City Commission discussed updates to its Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) policy to address the housing shortage in Emporia during its study session Wednesday morning. Special Projects Coordinator Jim Witt explained that about 53% of local households could…
Ellinwood City Council reviews February energy emergency
Meeting Tuesday, the Ellinwood City Council received updates from city staff regarding expected cost related to the energy crisis in mid-February caused by extreme cold weather. City Administrator Chris Komarek said there are still several unknown variables when it comes…
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