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Wichita releases draft document on police reform issues
The city of Wichita has released a 16-page document outlining a response to recent protests and calls for reform after fatal officer-involved shootings across the country. Mayor Brandon Whipple, city council members and police chief Gordon Ramsay talked about the…
New mayor find his way in Haviland
Aaron Stokes was elected Mayor of Haviland last November and took office in January. Stokes has used his first six months in office finding his footing and figuring out how to navigate his new role. “I think the temptation is…
New sculpture in Prairie Village memorializes ‘freedom of roaming on bicycles’ for ’50s kids
A Prairie Village native whose formative years in the city included the “exhilarating sense of freedom roaming on bicycles” in northeast Johnson County has donated a new piece of public art. The sculpture on the southeast corner of the intersection…
Hillsboro hospital bankruptcy case ends
After 17 months in bankruptcy court, Hillsboro Community Hospital has emerged from bankruptcy protection. At the request of the bankruptcy’s trustee, a judge dismissed the case Thursday. Trent Skaggs, chief executive officer of the company that now owns the hospital,…
Fuel coming back to Tampa
When Tampa’s last service station closed last year, residents were without a local option to fuel their vehicles. Agri Trails Co-op is stepping in to fill the void and will be installing a fueling station just to the east of…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 24, 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.
Defund police? Privatize Century II? Wichita braces for $50 million city budget hole
Wichita’s city leaders are bracing for massive cuts — $50 million — to make up for the revenue shortfall expected through 2022. The city’s budget is taking a hit because of layoffs at some of Wichita’s largest companies and other…
Pandemic’s effect on Wichita’s pro golf tournament isn’t hurting sales
The Wichita Open golf tournament was supposed to be played last week at Crestview Country Club. Instead, Covid-19 forced the Korn Ferry Tour to refigure its schedule and place Wichita's 31st edition of the tournament in late September. More time…
Uncertainty with aviation industry continues as Textron announces layoffs
Another round of layoffs highlights the impact of COVID-19 on Wichita's aviation industry. Textron announced 250 layoffs nationwide for salaried, non-bargaining employees, 70 of which are from facilities in Wichita. This comes after other manufactures like Spirit AeroSystems announced more furloughs. It's…
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