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KS teachers: hybrid classes are no better than all-virtual
Hybrid learning has become the go-to compromise for Kansas’ largest school districts to get students back in classrooms. Districts in Lawrence, Topeka, Olathe and elsewhere rotate students between in-person and online lessons. Kids get physical time in front of a…
AG: Chautauqua County Commission violated state transparency law
The Chautauqua County Board of Commissioners was ordered to take Kansas Open Meetings Act training after the Kansas Attorney General’s Office last year determined the board had violated KOMA by not holding public votes on whether to terminate three former…
Sales tax collection increase in 2020
Edgerton ranks below Gardner and Spring Hill on combined sales tax rates. Edgerton’s combined rate is 8.975, and both Gardner and Spring Hill combined rates are 9.475. Edgerton collected about $100,000 more in sales tax revenue this year. The total…
Wichita police say dealing with criminal kids has gotten harder since 2016 reforms
A woman and her two daughters woke up to a burglar rifling through their home. Another got doused with mace during a brazen carjacking attempt at a strip mall. A third, 82, suffered head injuries when three intruders who ransacked…
Main Street Chanute offers loans, grants
Main Street Chanute and Main Street America have started two programs to help brick-and-mortar businesses in Chanute. The Board of Directors of Main Street Chanute approved guidelines Wednesday for its Main Street Revitalization Program, and Main Street America, in conjunction…
Pandemic drops air fares in Wichita by 36%
The huge hit in air travel demand caused last year by Covid-19 also made it cheaper for those who did fly. According to new data from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, inflation-adjusted average fares from Wichita in the third quarter…
Shawnee County wants to expand glass recycling program
Shawnee County is looking to expand its new glass recycling program. The new program started in June, but county leaders tell KSNT News it’s become more popular in the last two months. Shawnee County partners with Ripple Glass in Kansas…
Lakin and Deerfield Cities Come Together For a Common Goal
The City of Lakin and The City of Deerfield are excited to announce a new "shared service" venture they have embarked on together. When Lakin and Deerfield realized animal control was a common issue amongst their communities, they decided to…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 21, 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.
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