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Hutchinson Regional Airport feeling the pinch of COVID-19
The stay-at-home order is halting travel and grounding flights but it’s not just the big airports feeling the pinch. Regional airports are seeing revenues take a dive. It’s normal to see the sights and sounds of planes landing and taking…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 23, 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.
Largest solar farm in Kansas starts commercial operation, near Johnson City in SW Kansas
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. and Lightsource BP have announced that the Johnson Corner Solar Project entered commercial operation on April 7. The $37 million project, which was financed and constructed by Lightsource BP, is located approximately two miles southwest of…
Kansas recognized for wind power generation
Kansas is being recognized for being a leader in wind-generated renewable energy. Kansas ranks second in the nation for wind energy production as a share of total electricity generation. The sunflower state is one of only two states with more…
Neosho County Community College to receive as much as $800,000 in aid
Neosho County Community College is receiving federal aid totaling more than $800,000. Students who registered for in-person courses can expect to receive a refund soon. The college received more than $806,000 from the coronavirus aid relief and economic security, or…
Finney County identifies community spread of coronavirus among Tyson plant employees
Health officials have confirmed multiple positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) among employees at the Tyson Foods plant in Finney County. On Wednesday, the Finney County Health Department said there is evidence of community spread of the disease. Community spread is…
Leavenworth County discusses next steps for COVID-19 response
When they met Wednesday, Leavenworth County commissioners were briefed on a process that will be followed as county officials look to begin lifting or modifying restrictions related to the coronavirus. County Administrator Mark Loughry said there will be a slow…
Lenexa cancels 39th Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, citing health concerns during COVID-19 pandemic
Lenexa this week decided to cancel the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle due to health and safety concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally planned for June 26-27 at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, the event attracts thousands of barbecue enthusiasts with more than…
With many unknowns still lingering, Johnson County task force begins difficult process of sketching out reopening plans
The Johnson County COVID-19 Recovery Planning Task Force on Wednesday took the first steps toward developing an outline for a phased reopening of parts of the local economy, though county leaders noted that much uncertainty lingered about when and how…
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