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Ellis County notes seniors most vulnerable to COVID-19
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise dramatically in Ellis County. All deaths related to the pandemic in the county are among people older than 65. “This virus disproportionately affects those over 65, statewide,” Jason Kennedy, Ellis County Health Services director, said…
Saline Co. adopts new health order limiting gatherings
The Saline County Board of Commissioners approved a public health order Friday, the same day that the county passed 2,000 total cases of COVID-19, limiting gatherings at indoor spaces to no more than 15, with several exceptions. The board accepted…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 19, 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.
Johnson County votes to add teeth to COVID-19 rules: Violators could be fined $500
Businesses that violate Johnson County’s new COVID-19 restrictions could face fines of up to $500, the Board of Commissioners narrowly decided Thursday. The board voted 4-3 to enforce the health order, which went into effect on Monday. By the same…
Shawnee County commissioners tighten COVID-19 restrictions
Shawnee County commissioners voted Thursday to close bars and restaurants at 9 p.m. and suspend all organized sports until Dec. 15 in an effort to slow spread of the coronavirus in the community. The county commissioners were voting whether to…
New downtown policing team to reduce ‘little nuisance issues,’ boost quality of life
The Wichita Police Department has launched a new community policing team in downtown aimed at reducing nuisance issues and elevating quality of life for area businesses and residents. Community policing is a decades-old program that the department has used in…
Wichita to help county enforce COVID-19 mask mandate, business restrictions
Amid an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 that has stressed local hospitals to the breaking point, Wichita has agreed to help Sedgwick County enforce its orders mandating protective face masks in public settings and putting restrictions on businesses and organized sports.…
Main Street remains the heart of the city in Hays and other Kansas towns
As the downtown goes, so does the city. Hays is making certain its downtown continues to thrive. Years ago, Hays was a part of the state’s Main Street program and hopes to join back up with the newly formed affiliate…
Ark City approves virus safety campaign
Through a resolution approved Tuesday, Arkansas City commissioners initiated an education campaign to include several other local agencies to encourage residents to help to stop the fast-spreading coronavirus. The “Squash COVID, it’s up to you,” promotion includes a poster created…
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