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Lenexa approves CID sales tax to help finance mixed-use Ten Ridge project
The Lenexa City Council on Tuesday voted 6-0 to approve a public financing agreement for a new mixed-use development along a southern part of the city. The developer, West Star Development, plans to build Vista Ridge, a $43 million mixed-use…
Fed holds interest rates steady near zero, says economy is still well below pre-pandemic levels
The Federal Reserve held short-term borrowing rates near zero in a decision Thursday that characterized the economy as growing but not near where it was before the coronavirus pandemic hit. As markets widely expected, the Fed kept its benchmark interest…
How Lenexa trains police officers
Whether they're new to law enforcement or transferring from another agency, Lenexa police officers go through extensive training to prepare them for solo patrol. All recruits start with pre-academy training and orientation instructed by Lenexa officers. This establishes baseline skills…
There is something remarkable happening in tiny Humboldt, Kansas
Just a little over 100 miles southwest of Kansas City, Humboldt is like a lot of other rural Kansas towns, except that Humboldt is now undergoing a major transformation from typical Kansas small town to a town with more cool…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 4, 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.
Louisburg USD 416 bond passes
The Paola and Louisburg City Councils will have some new faces, and Louisburg USD 416 voters narrowly approved a $24 million bond proposal. The incumbents in the state Senate and House races will retain their seats in Topeka. Miami County…
Repeal of liquor law in JoCo creates win for businesses
Johnson County voters have repealed Kansas' liquor-by-the-drink law that put stipulations on food sales for businesses serving alcohol. Per the law, 30% of an establishment's sales had to come from food. The requirement created challenges for places such as bars…
Saline County voters pass sales tax hike for new jail
Voters in Saline County passed a 1% sales tax hike. The money will be used to build a new jail and sheriff's office. “Since 2009, we have had more inmates than we have had beds,” Sheriff Roger Soldan told KSN…
Newton High School is now a COVID-19 cluster, Harvey County health officials say
Harvey County health officials have identified an outbreak of the coronavirus at a Newton public school. The cluster includes five active COVID-19 cases at Newton High School, county officials announced Wednesday in a news release. The local health department is…
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