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‘Urban art project’ brings splash of color to Topeka park
Jamie Colon’s paint-stained hands are cold from the frigid October weather, but he keeps painting outside because he wants to bring color to Santa Fe Park. Colon, the lead artist, said Topeka’s parks lack color. "You go to every park…
Amtrak service reductions in place
There are a couple of milestones at Amtrak this month — milestones that some are not happy about. For the first time in nearly 150 years, there is not a daily passenger train stopping in Newton — and the same…
Kansas Gas working to restore natural gas service to Ellinwood
Crews are continuing to respond to today’s damage to a Kansas Gas Service natural gas pipeline struck by a third party, resulting in the interruption of natural gas service to Ellinwood, Kansas. Technicians continue to go door to door to…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 22, 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.
CARES Act Landlord Incentive Program launched in Pittsburg
The City of Pittsburg Public Housing Authority has launched a new landlord incentive program aimed at increasing affordable housing options for families in Pittsburg. The program reimburses landlords participating in the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for eligible repairs up…
Treasury Yields Touch Multi-Month Highs
U.S. government-bond yields hit their highest levels in more than four months, following signs of progress in Washington toward a deal on a roughly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note settled at…
Wichita Firefighters take off to assist with Colorado fire
Wichita Fire Department Chief Tammy Snow confirmed Thursday that four firefighters and one structure truck will be heading to Colorado to assist with the East Troublesome fire. This is southwest of Estes Park, Colorado. Chief Snow said WFD firefighters will be assigned…
Hutchinson Fire Department crew headed to Colorado to assist with wildfire
The Hutchinson Fire Department shared on its Facebook page that based on a request it received Thursday morning for mutual aid through the Kansas Forestry Service for assistance with a growing fire in Colorado -- HFD firefighters took off Thursday…
Leavenworth Municipal Court offers diversion program to address mental health
Leavenworth city commissioners were briefed this week on a new Municipal Court diversion program for people with mental health problems. "We continue to deal with issues regarding mental health as a public safety issue," Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens said.…
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