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Reno County moves into COVID-19 High Alert for first time
The number of positive COVID-19 case in the Reno County community hit 720 on Monday – more than tripling in less than three weeks and pushing the county for the first time into its highest alert level. Another 162 positive…
Wichita hospitals holding COVID patients in ERs as surge outnumbers available beds
Wichita hospitals are so overloaded with COVID-19 patients that some are being held in emergency rooms while waiting for beds to open up, according to the county’s top public health official. Dr. Garold Minns, Sedgwick County health officer and dean…
After decades without easy access, Merriam Drainage District gets own website, cell phone
The Merriam Drainage District, a special district charged with maintenance of Turkey Creek in northeast Johnson County, ended decades of relative inaccessibility by recently setting up its own website and buying its own dedicated cell phone. ... The district was…
‘Like living next to a rock quarry’ — Shawnee residents frustrated with excavation near Woodland and SM Pkwy that could last 10 years
Much to the dismay of residents in a quiet Shawnee neighborhood, a local excavating contractor is planning to spend the next five to 10 years removing rock and leveling a hill for a potential commercial development near Shawnee Mission Parkway…
Local businesses unhappy with NCAA tournament’s move out of Wichita
On Monday, the NCAA announced they will be moving the 2021 Men's Basketball tournament to a single site to better ensure COVID-19 safety for the teams. That decision means that InTrust Bank Arena will no longer be hosting first and second…
State lawmakers again urged to crack down on property tax hikes
Legislators appear receptive to again considering a measure forcing local governments to provide more public notice when seeking to raise property taxes as part of a broader slate of economic recovery efforts. An attempt to pursue that goal last session…
City of Dodge City transitioning to remote services and appointment only
The City Hall offices will be open by appointment only beginning Monday, November 16, 2020. All services will remain operational during this time; however, access to staff will be by appointment or through remote service access. Municipal Court office will…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 13, 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 limits gatherings, restaurant and bar hours to slow COVID-19 spread
After a meeting of nearly six hours, a divided Johnson County Board of Commissioners on Friday approved new limits on public gatherings, plus set a curfew on bars and restaurants, in an effort to slow the exponential rise in COVID-19…
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