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Open Range riders take on wind, sand and scenery in Barber County
While an unanticipated windy start to the 2020 Open Range Gravel Race added to its challenge, most participants just kept on pedaling through Pratt and Barber counties last weekend, doing their best to stay upright amid strong blasts of wind.…
Kansas starts spending $1B in coronavirus aid, but leaders differ on where it’s needed most
Kansas officials will distribute $1 billion of federal aid to help cope with the fallout caused by the coronavirus, but Republicans and the Democratic governor disagreed on where some of the initial funding should go — to the unemployed? to…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 18, 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.
Political signs not allowed on highway right of way
It’s a sign of the season – campaign signs all over the place. Political signs are prohibited on state highway right-of-ways, Department of Transportation (KDOT), officials said earlier this week in a press release. By law, all right-of-way on state…
Governor Laura Kelly Announced Kansas Wind Farm Construction in Clark County
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Enel Green Power has begun construction work on a new 199 MW addition to the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County, Kansas. The $281.4 million expansion will consist of 74 wind turbines, will…
Plans for 620 Day move forward despite COVID-19 outbreak
Despite the recent local coronavirus outbreak, plans are moving forward for Pittsburg’s “620 Day” celebration this Saturday. Pittsburg began celebrating 620 Day — named for the city’s area code and held on June 20 — last year. Citizens are encouraged to…
Sunday liquor sales approved in Winfield
Winfield city commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance allowing packaged liquor sales on Sundays and some holidays during their Monday meeting. The new ordinance allows packaged liquor sales between noon and 8 p.m. on Sundays, and on Memorial Day, Independence Day…
Cowley County fair deemed too risky amid pandemic
The Cowley County Fair Association has canceled this year’s Cowley County Fair due to the coronavirus pandemic, with COVID-19 cases rising sharply in Cowley County in recent weeks. The announcement, made around 10:30 p.m., on social media, said the decision…
Leavenworth city commissioners discuss new prison project
When they met this week, Leavenworth city commissioners were celebrating news of a new federal prison facility that will be constructed in the community. City officials have long been advocating for a new federal prison in Leavenworth. But the Federal…
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