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Ottawa County Municipal Court will end all in-person appearances
The Ottawa Municipal Court will cease in-person appearances effective immediately until February 3, 2021. The move was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released by the court on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the court said it will continue…
Topeka City Council to consider adding additional sales tax to Downtown Ramada
The Topeka City Council will hear a proposal Tuesday night to turn the Downtown Ramada Hotel into a Community Improvement District. This would add an additional two percent sales tax to the hotel. According to city documents, the hotel is…
Oxford community excited for new family-owned grocery store
The Oxford community will be welcoming a new grocery store in the coming days. The store is located at 417 West main street in Oxford, Kan. "We want to help the community and have our services available to where they…
Some of the biggest names in Wichita bar scene press lawsuit challenging COVID-19 rules
A lawsuit in federal court challenging Sedgwick County’s rules to slow the spreading of COVID-19 lists some of the biggest names in Wichita’s bar and nightlife scene, suing most of the city and county’s top elected and appointed officials. If…
As virus spreads, Kansas hospital runs out of staff
The radiology technician slept in an RV in the parking lot of his rural Kansas hospital for more than a week because his co-workers were out sick with COVID-19 and no one else was available to take X-rays. A doctor…
Wichita firefighters hose off cancerous chemicals
Imagine getting doused in water in the winter! Wichita firefighters have been hosing off policy meant to save lives. While firefighters risk their lives everyday to stop fires in our community, it's cancer that is a big risk. Studies show…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 7, 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.
Lawrence library now offering laptop and hot spot lending program, as well as expanded internet access
The Lawrence Public Library is now offering laptop and hot spot lending, free internet service for qualifying low-income households and permanent outdoor wireless internet service around the building’s perimeter. A news press release from the library, 707 Vermont St., said…
Kansas City, Kansas, police warn against fentanyl use as overdoses double since 2019
The number of suspected overdoses in Kansas City, Kansas, have more than doubled since last year, police said, warning of the potentially fatal effects of fentanyl. In 2019 in Kansas City, Kansas, the city saw 23 overdoses, according to the…
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