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What the 2- vs 10-year Treasury yield curve inversion means
The yield on two-year U.S. Treasury notes was higher than the yield on the 10-year for a while Wednesday, marking the first time since June 2007 this curve has inverted. Many market participants see this as a sign of a…
On the Clock….. Construction firm faces deadline for 10th and Grant project
To use a sports analogy, Morgan Brothers Construction is down two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter with no timeouts and they don’t even have the ball. Morgan Brothers is the construction firm that is doing the construction work at…
Main yield curve nearly inverts as 10-year yield tops 2-year rate by just 2 basis points
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note threatened to break below that of the 2-year U.S. note on Tuesday as investors rushed toward safe haven assets amid global growth concerns. The traditionally watched 2-year and 10-year Treasury curve is…
Hays, Hoxie mental health services awarded federal grants
Mental health service providers in Hays and Hoxie are among the 17 agencies in Kansas receiving a total of $2.8 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve mental health services and combat the opioid…
Derby Public Schools sets maximum price for bond projects
Derby Public Schools has set a guaranteed maximum price of $12,359,595 for a new 42,000-square-foot administrative center and improvements at Tanglewood Elementary School. School board members approved the amount at their Aug. 5 meeting. The guaranteed maximum price is the…
RCPD pledges to improve officer mental health response training
The Riley County Police Department has signed onto an initiative aiming to improve their response to calls related to mental health crises. The One Mind Campaign is a creation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. It’s an effort…
Stakeholders can discuss future transportation priorities at Local Consult meetings
A series of Local Consult meetings hosted by the Kansas Department of Transportation will give citizens a chance to discuss regional transportation priorities and participate in scenario planning for the future. “These meetings are an important opportunity for stakeholders to…
Wichita school district uses near $1 million in grant money for safety improvements
A new year for Wichita Public Schools accompanies changes coming with children's safety in mind. The district is using a grant from The State of Kansas to pay for improvements. The grant will pay for some pricier, high-tech upgrades, but…
Commissioners approve construction bid for new Salina police training facility
After nearly an hour of listening to recommendations, testimonies and thoughts from local citizens and former and local law enforcement officials, the Salina City Commission on Monday unanimously approved to award Wichita-based Compton Construction the bid for construction of a…
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