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Evergy scraps plan to run new power poles through central Wichita park, neighborhoods
Evergy has called off plans to run new, taller power poles through Riverside Park and nearby north-central Wichita neighborhoods after two years of vocal opposition from residents. The transmission replacement between the 17th and Emporia substation and the 11th and…
Wichita launches $5 million program to boost affordable housing supply
As housing supply remains stubbornly low throughout Wichita, low-to-moderate income households remain particularly impacted. The city announced Thursday an initiative aimed at increasing affordable housing options in the city's core, through a $5 million investment in the creation of the Affordable Housing Fund…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 12, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
66,000-square-foot Immaculata Church is a draw to City of St. Mary’s
The impact of the building stretches beyond the town of St. Marys, population 2,749. On an average weekend, about 4,000 people attend the four Masses celebrated at Immaculata. “Not only has it already drawn many people here from other SSPX…
Here’s how officials are working to make Topeka ‘the ideal site’ for new aviation jobs
Wichita has long been known as the Air Capital of the World. Efforts are taking off to likewise turn Topeka into a key center of operations in the aviation industry. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority and economic development officials here…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 11, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 10, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Hot inflation data pushes market’s rate cut expectations to September
As recently as January, investors had high hopes that the Federal Reserve was about to embark on a rate-cutting campaign that would reverse some of the most aggressive policy tightening in decades. Three months of inflation data have brought those…
Public works director made interim city administrator of Hiawatha
Public Works Director Brad Scott was made Interim City Administrator based on approval by all city commissioners at the end of Monday’s City Commission meeting. In the meanwhile as Scott serves in the interim position, he will also advertise the…
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