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At least 120 manufacturing jobs are coming to Montgomery County
At least 120 manufacturing jobs with a pay scale above the median county wage are coming to Montgomery County. At Monday’s Montgomery County Commission meeting, Coffeyville and county official unveiled plans by Prosperiti Partners to locate its new manufacturing plant…
10-year Treasury yield drops to another record below 1.04% as historic fall in US rates continues
The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to another record low on Monday below 1.04% as the historic decline in U.S. rates continued amid the coronavirus outbreak and Wall Street calls for Federal Reserve stimulus. The 10-year yield hit a record low…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 28, 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.
Butler County dispatchers train to screen callers for coronavirus symptoms
While countries around the world are experiencing the outbreak, Butler County dispatchers are preparing themselves in case the coronavirus worsens. They are implementing a new screening process for 911 callers. We’ll ask them about travel, we’ll ask them about a…
Sedgwick County Zoo bans smoking, vaping
If visitors to the Sedgwick County Zoo want to light up a smoke or vape up, they’ll have to do it in the parking lot from now on. On Friday, the zoo announced that it is joining other outdoor Wichita…
Johnson County officials get update on efforts to prep for possibility of coronavirus spread
The new coronavirus that has overwhelmed parts of Asia and now threatens Europe and the Middle East has not yet made an appearance in Johnson County. Even so, county, school and city officials are making plans now for how to…
After outcry over Evergy poles in Wichita neighborhood, restrictions are in the works
When Evergy erected towering power poles near homes in northeast Wichita to support high-voltage lines, the ensuing outcry led to an apology and donations from the energy company. But utilities in Kansas remained free to do the same thing in…
New tornado warning system in the works could give people more time to take shelter
Researchers are developing tools that could deliver severe weather warnings in a new way, offering more lead time when tornadoes and other violent storms threaten. Residents would also find out quicker when it is safe to leave the basement. The…
Fed Ready to Cut Rates Despite Doubt They Can Fix Virus Fallout
The Federal Reserve is now prepared to reduce interest rates this month even though it recognizes monetary policy cannot completely shelter a U.S. economy increasingly threatened by the coronavirus. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell opened the door to a rate-cut at…
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