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Roe 2020 project remains on track with residential striping completed
After nearly five months of construction, Roeland Park’s largest infrastructure project in the history of the city remains on track for completion by Thanksgiving 2020. Why it matters: Roe 2020 is a $10 million renovation of the city’s main thoroughfare,…
USDA Invests $50,000 in Community Infrastructure in Concordia, Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $50,000 toward new seating for the historic Brown Grand Opera House in Concordia. ... This Rural Development investment will be used…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 20, 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.
Health official: COVID now widespread in Reno County community
COVID-19 is now widespread in Hutchinson and the Reno County Community, the county’s interim Health Officer warned on Tuesday, and people need to step up the oft-repeated protection measures to mitigate it. “People don’t understand what a huge problem we…
Bike Share ICT to get on the road again with new operator after COVID-19 bankruptcy
Rental bikes will soon be rolling on the streets of Wichita again, after the COVID-19 pandemic bankrupted the previous operator of Bike Share ICT. The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a contract with a new operator for bike rentals, a…
Display violated city’s sign ordinance
Larger-than-life hay bale version of President Trump changed after it exceeded size limits for political promotions. A political display on U.S. 54/Madison Avenue got a lot of attention this past week. Too much, actually. The display, composed of four large…
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office partners with Ring home security
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with home security company Ring in an effort to make the community safer. Ring devices capture video of suspicious activity or a crime. Device owners will now have the ability to share these…
‘He is ready to go back’: Officer shot in Lyons making recovery alongside wife in hospital
Three days after he was shot in the line of duty a Lyons police officer making a shocking recovery. "He is alive," says Cami Ryan. Sgt. Cory Ryan, a Lyons police officer since 2012, took three bullets responding to a…
Harvey County extends mask order until rescinded
The Harvey County Commission voted unanimously to extend a local order requiring face masks to be worn in Harvey County in a continued effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order was extended until such time it is rescinded,…
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