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Newton takes over Meridian Center operations
The city will now manage the Meridian Center. The city commission signed off on a termination agreement with long-time management company, Kemper Sports Management, which has overseen the city-owned event center. “With the additional negative financial impact of the COVID-19…
“It’s figuring out who needs it the most”: Reno County community teams up to help distribute COVID-19 vaccine
Kansas is preparing for the next step in the vaccination effort. Hutchinson Regional Health Care leaders are getting ready for their next shipment of vaccines. Vice president for Hutchinson Regional Health Care, Chuck Welch says they have already vaccinated all…
Expert says Kansas’ economic outlook is ‘not good,’ fears worst is yet to come
As some Kansans continue to face financial hurdles, Dr. Donna Ginther, an economic and social policy researcher at the University of Kansas, said she fears the worst is yet to come. "January is going to be bleak in a number…
Sedgwick County Sheriff pushing for vaccines for deputies, jail medical staff
As vaccines continue to roll out, the Sedgwick County Jail is asking when will they see a shipment? "We're getting no direction from them whatsoever in fact we're having a hard time even communicate with them they don't return a…
Lenexa Fire Using Digital Alerts for Road Safety
Every day, the Lenexa Fire Department responds to emergencies on roads and highways in and around our community. While risk is always a part of the job, roadside incidents are especially dangerous for fire crews. Struck-by collisions are the leading…
Roeland Park adopts ‘safe and welcoming’ ordinance that limits police’s work with ICE
The Roeland Park City Council this week adopted a much-discussed ordinance regarding immigration that, among other things, puts new limits on how the city will work with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Advocates have cast the ordinance as a “self…
Lowest Muni Bond Yields Aided Covid-19 Recovery
State and local governments can reap the benefits just when they need money most. When the coronavirus pandemic struck the U.S. in early March, among the first reported casualties was the $3.9 trillion market for states and local governments. The…
How Muni Bonds Fared in 2020 and What to Expect in 2021
Municipal bonds fared better than expected throughout 2020 despite the global pandemic and subsequent impact on state and local government budgets. With record issuance and strong investor interest, muni bonds posted robust performance during the year and their yields have…
With COVID causing Kansas hospital capacity issues, patient transfers can take hours
With the coronavirus pandemic causing capacity issues and staffing problems at Kansas hospitals, many patients at rural facilities are waiting hours to be transferred to bigger medical centers. “We will sometimes have to make 10, 15, 20 calls to find…
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