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Firefighters contain large grass fire in Cowley County
Firefighters responded to a large grass fire burning in Cowley County Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews said the fire started from someone burning trash when the wind caused the fire to spread quickly and burning over 100 acres before it was…
Sedgwick County: Conducting anonymous survey on COVID-19 vaccine
Sedgwick County announced Tuesday they are conducting an anonymous survey where residents in south-central Kansas, including Sedgwick County, can complete an anonymous survey to estimate how many people will get a COVID-19 vaccine. In a news release Tuesday, Sedgwick County…
Topeka municipal court closes, efforting to reduce coronavirus spread
The Topeka Municipal Court is closing its doors in an attempt to reduce the rate of community spread in Shawnee County, according to a news release. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 18, the court is canceling all dockets and trials. These cases…
City of Hays offices closed because of COVID-19 concerns
Effective November 19, 2020, and until further notice, City of Hays buildings will be closed to the public. This includes all departments except for the Hays Regional Airport, which will remain open to accommodate commercial air service and general aviation,…
Hutchinson crews assisted in battling challenging Harvey County wildfire
Hutchinson Fire Division Chief Doug Hanen on Monday described some of the challenges firefighters faced with a large wind-whipped wildfire over the weekend in Harvey County. The Department sent two brush units and an operations chief to assist at the…
Lawrence to consider increasing fees charged to Black Hills Energy to use public property
Lawrence leaders will soon consider increasing some of the fees the city charges a natural gas provider to use city property, potentially affecting the rates the company charges its Lawrence customers. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 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.
Wichita schools make Thanksgiving break longer because of COVID effects on staffing
Wichita schools will close for the entire week of Thanksgiving due in large part to the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on staffing. “This disease is out of control in our community, and we are feeling the impact of what…
Pezzino recommended everyone stay at home. County commissioners have no plans to mandate that suggestion.
On Saturday, Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino recommended, but didn’t mandate, that people shelter in place as COVID-19 cases surge across the county. County commissioners all said the virus needs to be taken seriously but said there is no…
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