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Sedgwick County to pay Intrust Bank Arena operator for COVID-19 losses
Sedgwick County will pay the operator of Intrust Bank Arena $200,000 next year to manage the county-owned facility, plus cover ongoing operating losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 loss is estimated to be $1.1 million, as the arena…
Olathe mayor: After a rough year, ‘we’re hopeful for better days ahead’
We’ve almost made it. With just two weeks left in 2020, many of us are filled with mixed emotions. We’re eager to wrap up a difficult year and feel sorrow for the struggles many faced over the past months. But…
Fed raises its economic outlook slightly, sees 4.2% growth next year and 5% unemployment rate
The Federal Reserve dialed up its economic expectations slightly for the end of this year as well as for 2021, according to the central bank's Summary of Economic Projections released on Wednesday. The central bank now expects real gross domestic…
New grocery store opens in south central Kansas town
A year ago, the only grocery store in Oxford, Kansas was shut down, turning the Sumner County city into a food desert. Today residents are celebrating the opening of a new grocery store, right where the old one stood. "It…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 16, 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.
Topeka council bans discrimination against LGBTQ persons
The Topeka City Council has voted to expand the city's anti-discrimination ordinance to include LGBTQ residents and military veterans. The council unanimously approved an the ordinance Tuesday that prohibits discrimination in work, housing and public accommodations because of gender identity,…
Long named Derby Firefighter of the Year
While he may have only joined the Derby Fire Department two years ago, Frank Long has plenty of experience in the field – two decades' worth, to be exact. That experience has been a boon to Derby Fire and Rescue…
Gary Haller leaves major legacy in Johnson County
Johnson County recently lost a champion of green space and recreation activities who was instrumental in impacting the quality of life in Johnson County. Longtime JCPRD employees have lost a friend. Former JCPRD Executive Director Gary L. Haller passed away…
City of Wellington Public Utility Electric Department receives national commendation for mutual aid support
The City of Wellington Public Utility Electric Department has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its mutual aid support in electric power restoration efforts in Blackwell, Okla. On October 27, 2020, a powerful ice storm…
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