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Wichita toy store owner asks City to change ordinance
If you want to open a secondhand store in Wichita, some City of Wichita requirements might discourage you. For example, the City says some secondhand stores must fingerprint people who bring in used items. Derek Sorrells told the City Council…
Andover YMCA rebuild continues following tornado
Almost a year following the Andover tornado, progress continues to rebuild the heavily damaged YMCA in the storm. The April 30, 202, the EF-3 moved through the east side of Andover, causing extensive damage to homes, an elementary school and…
Property appraisal appeals increase by nearly 300 percent
Backlash from Miami County residents upset about skyrocketing property appraisals led to a spike in appeals being filed this year with the county appraiser’s office. Property owners had until the end of March to file their informal appeal, and Miami…
Inflation rises just 0.1% in March and 5% from a year ago as Fed rate hikes take hold
Inflation cooled in March as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases showed more impact, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. The consumer price index, a widely followed measure of the costs for goods and services in the U.S. economy, rose 0.1% for…
Treasury yields fall after inflation comes in cooler than forecast in March
U.S. Treasurys were little changed on Wednesday ahead of the release of key March inflation figures that could impact future Federal Reserve policy moves, including its interest rate hiking campaign. As of 5:17 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury was trading…
Finney County Historical Museum exhibit celebrates first Hispanic mayor
Garden City reached a unique milestone 50 years ago, on April 11 of 1973, when the community’s first Hispanic mayor was elected, and the Finney County Historical Museum has just opened a new exhibit telling the story of Mayor D.C.…
Overland Park councilmember floats getting rid of city food sales tax
Overland Park City Councilmember Faris Farassati is looking to reduce or potentially eliminate the city’s sales tax on food. He says doing so would provide much-needed relief to residents dealing with a rise in property taxes, with the average home…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 11, 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…
Medicine Lodge is purchasing and re-opening local drive-in theater
The City of Medicine Lodge is purchasing and re-opening our local drive-in theater. We are excited to use it as a community venue and event location, as well as a drive-in theater. As the sixth in Kansas and a publicly…
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