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Prairie Village cancels 2020 JazzFest citing COVID-19 concerns
The Prairie Village City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to cancel this year’s JazzFest because of public health concerns about COVID-19 and economic hardships caused by the pandemic. Mayor Eric Mikkelson called the council’s action “another very tough decision…
Alligator dies after being caught in trap near Kansas creek
An alligator that was recently spotted near a Kansas creek has died after being caught in trap. The 5-foot (1.5-meter) alligator is believed to be one of two stolen from a pet store in the northeastern Kansas city of Manhattan earlier…
Sedgwick County traffic court being held in tents
Traffic court is back in session for Sedgwick County, but in a new way. The traffic court room is usually packed, bringing up to 100 people into one room, making social distancing nearly impossible. So, the county went to the…
New medical examiner’s office will put Johnson County on cutting edge of autopsies
In 2016, voters of Johnson County passed a Law Enforcement Sales Tax that’s paying for a new courthouse and a medical examiner’s office. It’s a one-of-a-kind facility that will serve not only Johnson County, but eventually, the region. Johnson County…
Congress approves $356M to expand federal penitentiary in Leavenworth
The federal penitentiary in Leavenworth is set to receive $356 million to construct a new Federal Correctional Institute and a satellite Federal Prison Camp. According to a Monday release from U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran's office, Congress appropriated $175 million for…
Kansas police chief who stopped Excel mass shooter helps save another life
A man who nearly drowned at Harvey County East Lake on May 31 is recovering after the swift action of Hesston Police Chief Doug Schroeder, his wife, Vanessa Schroeder, and a bystander. After spending time in the intensive care unit,…
Southwest Kansas counties record low census response rates
Census organizers in Kansas plan to ramp up efforts to get people counted, particularly in southwestern counties where response rates are low. Morton, Stanton, Haskell and Lane counties are showing that 15% to 30% of residents have responded to census…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 15, 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.
Putting a pool in your backyard this summer? Lenexa reminds residents that permits are required
Backyard pool sales have made a big splash this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And, while many can’t wait to jump in, Lenexa wants to make sure residents are safe. The City of Lenexa requires permits for all above…
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