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Mysterious drone sightings reported in Marshall County
At least two sets of drones flying in formation were reported in Marshall County in the past week. They’re among several reports of groups of drones flying in Nebraska, northern Kansas and northeast Colorado in December and January. Marshall County…
Riley County losing out on $661,000 in revenue since mortgage tax phase out
Riley County lost out on $661,000 in tax revenue in 2019 mortgage registration fees after the Kansas legislature voted in 2014 to begin a five-year phase out of fees, said Debbie Regester, the county’s register of deeds. “I guess I’m…
JoCo program focuses on jobs for people with disabilities
A Johnson County agency has set two meetings for families interested in finding community employment for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The discussion will focus on Project SEARCH, which is for individuals 18 and over. Operated by Johnson…
City of Wichita launches interactive map for snow plow tracking
Condition of roads in south central Kansas are changing with the wintry mix making its way into the metro area. With the rain, ice, and snow expected overnight Thursday, it could create possible slick spots and make travel tricky. The…
Sales tax on Netflix? State budget proposal could add to your bill
The state budget presented to lawmakers by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly comes with a recommendation to add a sales tax on online services where you can watch your favorite movies, play your favorite video games and listen to your favorite…
Council members and activists react to proposed Riverfront plan without Century II
The final plans for the Arkansas riverfront are out and they do not include century two. Tuesday night the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan Coalition unveiled its vision for the riverfront. Some are upset it gets rid of the iconic round…
After current tech showed reliability issues, Mission moves to replace police body cameras
The Mission city council on Wednesday approved the expenditure of just over $175,000 to replace the police department’s aging in-car video and body camera equipment. A loss of man hours and equipment failure led the department to look for a…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 16, 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 Advisors.
Hesston’s wastewater operator thrives in isolation at wastewater plant
Kyle Headrick likes being left all alone to oversee operations of Hesston’s wastewater treatment plant. “I’m not a huge people person, so I thought I would enjoy it out here,” he said. Kirk Matz asked Headrick if he was interested…
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