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Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office partnering with Ring security
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with home security company Ring “in an effort to make the community safer,” the Sheriff’s Office announced last week. Ring devices sometimes capture video footage of suspicious activity or a criminal in the…
Johnson County health officials urge school districts to cancel indoor winter sports
Health officials in Johnson County are urging school districts not to allow indoor winter sports, such as basketball and wrestling, where COVID-19 mitigation techniques aren't possible. In a letter sent to superintendents throughout the county, Health Department Director Dr. Sanmi…
Boeing’s 737 MAX plan gets murkier for Wichita
Even with the plane nearing its long-awaited return, what comes next for the 737 MAX and Wichita got more uncertain with new delivery plans revealed Wednesday by the Boeing Co. While Boeing (NYSE: BA) maintained its production plan of increasing…
Lawrence whole-home Airbnbs now subject to new rules, possible fines up to $2,500
The city’s new prohibitions on many Airbnbs and other short-term rentals where the operator doesn’t also live in the home are now in effect, and those who continue to operate such rentals could soon be fined up to $2,500. Earlier…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 27, 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.
Election looms as De La Isla balances life as Topeka mayor and congressional candidate
Michelle De La Isla said her days were already long when she was serving as Topeka’s mayor, but her days are even more hectic after as her campaign for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District seat enters the final stretch. De La…
Hutchinson hospital reaching ICU capacity
They haven’t filled every bed available in the intensive care unit since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but during periods over the past two weeks Hutchinson Regional Medical Center has reached its capacity in terms of staffing, a Hutchinson Regional Medical…
Pike named Barton County health consultant
Meeting as the Barton County Board of Health, county commissioners Monday morning accepted the resignation of Dr. Stanley Hatesohl as the county’s health consultant. Next, they appointed Dr. Jonathan Pike to fill the vacancy. Hatesohl was named to the post…
Governor, top lawmakers agree: No Kansas mask rule for now
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and top Republican legislators agreed Tuesday to try for now to encourage Kansas counties to adopt local mask mandates rather than consider a statewide rule as the state experiences its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases…
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