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Making Ellsworth County bright with art
Last summer, the Ellsworth County Economic Development received a $10,000 grant from the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity and the Kansas Department of Commerce. The matching grant was used to create new murals and public art projects. Ellsworth County Economic…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 3, 2023
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 Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren and…
Lawrence to hold public meetings about transitioning city’s fleet of 850 vehicles to environmental options
The City of Lawrence will hold two public meetings this week to share information and gather input about the city’s plan to transition its fleet of vehicles to more environmental options. The Lawrence community is invited to attend “discovery session”…
Proposed KPERS bond buyback program could save Kansas millions in interest
A new finance bill would buy back bonds used to inject much-needed cash into the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System two years ago, potentially saving the state millions of dollars in future interest payments. The House Financial Institutions and Pensions…
Sedgwick County judge offers Kansas legislators package of bills to stem domestic violence
District Judge Phil Journey knows the grim statistics on domestic violence and regularly comes face-to-face with perpetrators and victims of violence in the home. His vantage point from a courthouse in Sedgwick County — epicenter of the state’s domestic violence…
Manhattan to unveil new $22.5 million joint maintenance facility
A public dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Friday as the City of Manhattan unveils its new $22.5 million Joint Maintenance Facility. City Manager Ron Fehr, Mayor Mark Hatesohl and representatives from BBN Architects, McCownGordon Construction and Public Works…
Derby PD bringing back Citizens Police Academy
After a few years of being placed on hold, the Derby Police Department is bringing back its Citizens Police Academy in 2023. The COVID pandemic interrupted the last session of the CPA three weeks in, meaning no complete session has…
Organization ‘Grow Kansas Film’ aims to get incentives for movie and tv production in Kansas
Kansas is one of 13 that does not provide incentives for film or television to be produced here. Filmmakers from the sunflower state say its cost Kansas opportunities. "We have missed countless, countless productions because Kansas cannot compete with other…
Wichita police chief issues Super Bowl challenge to sheriff
Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan challenged Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter to a challenge on the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12. Sullivan, who is originally from…
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