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Municipal Bond Trends for June 21, 2023
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 June 20, 2023
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…
Law Board agrees to 6.5% COLA for RCPD with contingent on cuts elsewhere
The Riley County Law Board ended its meeting Tuesday without a finalized budget as board members worked through how to fund cost of living adjustments requested by the Riley County Police Department. The initial proposal by RCPD in April was…
Pottawatomie County projecting a mill levy decrease in 2024 budget
Pottawatomie County officials got their first look at the proposed 2024 budget at a Monday work session. County administration is proposing an approximate half mill levy decrease, with an estimated valuation increase of over $22 million, over $229,000 in additional…
County finds temporary home for Meals on Wheels
After some concern over who would provide food for the Meals on Wheels program in north and south Brown County after this month, the Brown County Commission agreed to have Lentz Express in Horton prepare the Hot Meal Program for…
Hutchinson City Council votes to allow aerial fireworks on private property
On Tuesday, the Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously to amend its fireworks ordinance this year, allowing aerial fireworks in the city on private property. Fire Marshall Mike Cain told The Hutch Post that the only change in the new ordinance is…
The new KCI terminal tops national travel sites 2023 list of best airports. Heres why
Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal is getting love from all over the country. A new report named KCI the best airport in the U.S. It topped a list of the 16 best airports in the world in 2023 from…
Air quality alert issued for Kansas City as ozone levels likely to reach unhealthy level
An air quality alert was issued for the Kansas City as the metro area is expected to see an unhealthy level of smog, according to the Mid-America Regional Council. An ozone alert was issued for Tuesday, the eighth time this…
Why goats are invading a Wichita park
Wichita Sim's Park was invaded by a herd of hungry goats Tuesday. The goats will be there working for two weeks to clear brush and poison ivy. The City of Wichita says the goats are more eco-friendly and can remove…
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