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Kroger hiring 10,000 workers, offering PTO for current workers with COVID-19
While several businesses are closing their doors, others are looking for extra help. Kroger, parent company to Dillon Companies, is hiring an additional 10,000 workers across their retail stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centers amid the coronavirus outbreak. The grocery…
Winfield hospital employee donates 1.75 million
Brandon Sultz washes dishes at the William Newton Hospital in Winfield. The 24-year-old just inherited millions, from someone he barely knew. "I'm still in shock, even today, but I mean, wow. What a blessing." But Sultz isn't keeping it all…
Morris Co. Health Dept: 2 people test positive for COVID-19, others at risk in Council Grove area
According to the Morris County Health Department’s Facebook page, two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Morris County, Kan. County health officials said they were notified of the positive tests but did not say who notified them. They also…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 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.
Wichita’s Towne East Square mall closes at least until March 29
Simon Property Group, one of the country's largest operators of shopping malls, including Towne East Square in Wichita, is temporarily closing all of its U.S. properties due to coronavirus. The Indianapolis-based company announced Wednesday that will close all of its…
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office delivering groceries to elderly and veterans
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office has started doing grocery delivery for senior citizens, veterans, and people with disabilities. Sheriff’s Deputies say this is an unsettling time and many older people are staying indoors because of the fear of being exposed…
Virus leads to growing, severe selling pressure on muni market
The municipal market was essentially in free fall on Wednesday under mounting, severe selling pressure as COVID-19 fears and fallout continue to deepen. The world is a different place than it was a mere two weeks ago. The stock market…
Towne East Square mall in Wichita closes amid coronavirus concerns
Towne East Square mall in Wichita will be closed to shoppers for more than a week amid coronavirus concerns. Simon Property Group announced in a news release that all of the company’s retail properties, including Towne East Square, will close…
City of Pittsburg urges residents: don’t flush these materials down the toilet
Local utility officials are urging residents not to flush materials other than toilet paper down the toilet. Fears over the coronavirus (COVID-19) have caused many shoppers to begin panic-buying, making household essentials like toilet paper scarce. During this shortage, people…
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