Derby police chief announces retirement

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Derby police chief announces retirement

info2022-12-13T23:54:35-06:00December 13th, 2022|

Derby Police Chief Robert Lee's 42-year-long law enforcement career will come to an end on July 4, 2023. Chief Lee has served the city of Derby since March 2009. “Derby has been an amazing place to work in the second part of my career,” said Robert Lee. “I feel like I have accomplished everything I set out to do, and now it’s time to step down and allow others to lead the department.” “The leadership that Chief Lee has provided during his career in Derby is invaluable,” said Kiel Mangus, City Manager. “He is a dedicated public servant who put a [...]

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Wichita to put more artificial grass in city park

info2022-12-13T23:52:09-06:00December 13th, 2022|

A Wichita park that was once synonymous with homelessness, drunkenness and drug use is celebrating a new reality — popularity due to its new design and community events. Now, that popularity is forcing a change from natural grass to artificial turf. Naftzger Park, 601 E. Douglas, was remodeled and reopened in 2021 as an outdoor gathering space for residents and visitors and a place to relax between stops at nearby businesses. It has a stage, dog run, water feature, lots of natural grass and some artificial grass. Source: KSN-TV

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Oswego police make arrest in Santa heist

info2022-12-13T23:50:59-06:00December 13th, 2022|

A rural Parsons man made his way onto not only Santa’s naughty list but law enforcement’s after stealing a $3,000 Santa from Riverside Park in Oswego and selling it. Oswego Police Chief George Elliott on Monday said Kyle Neal Kirk, 32, of 4066 Trinity Road, was arrested for the theft Saturday in Oswego when he left his home to pick up Christmas presents for his children from an Angel Tree Project at the First Christian Church in Oswego. The Oswego Police Department took the theft of the Santa on Nov. 27 seriously, devoting extensive man hours to searching for it, Elliott [...]

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Labette County employees to receive pay raises

info2022-12-14T07:53:32-06:00December 13th, 2022|

Labette County hourly employees will get a 17% raise and salaried employees will get a 25% bump effective the first pay period in January. Labette County commissioners decided on the wage increases after a discussion Monday prompted by a motion by Commissioner Lonie Addis for pay increases. Addis motioned for all hourly employees to get a pay increase equal to three ranges on the county pay scale. In each department, up to 33% of these employees could be considered by the department head for a four-range increase. All salaried employees would receive a 25% increase under Addis’ motion. The motion excluded [...]

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Shawnee Mission boosts sub teacher pay — again

info2022-12-14T07:54:22-06:00December 13th, 2022|

Shawnee Mission substitute teachers are getting another pay increase. The district says it is still struggling to fill daily teacher absences, and the amended substitute agreement approved by the school board Monday night aims to get more subs to fill in for full-time teachers. All daily substitutes will receive an extra $20 on Fridays, a move expected to cost the district up to $140,000, according to board documents. In addition, special education substitute pay will increase to $155 daily, which comes with an expected price tag of up to a $92,000. Source: Prairie Village Post

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Humboldt girl asks city to allow poultry in city limits

info2022-12-14T07:56:09-06:00December 13th, 2022|

If charm were the deciding factor, then there’s little doubt 8-year-old Tessa Lou Francis would have convinced Humboldt council members that she should be allowed to raise chickens at her home at 620 Sycamore. With a bow in her hair and a demeanor as sweet as candy, Miss Francis, the daughter of Tim and Kelly Francis, pleaded her case. “One benefit of chickens is that they provide healthy food, and with food being so expensive, this can save money,” Tessa Lou said. “When you go to Walmart, eggs cost $5 a dozen. But if you have chickens, you’re lucky, because you get [...]

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10-year Treasury yield drops below 3.5% after inflation reading comes in lighter than expected

info2022-12-13T13:36:21-06:00December 13th, 2022|

Treasury yields slid on Tuesday after data showed inflation rose less than expected for November. The yield on the 10-year Treasury dropped 7 basis points to 3.55%. The 2-year Treasury was last down by 12 basis points to 4.27%.... The consumer price index, which measures a wide basket of goods and services, rose just 0.1% from the previous month, and increased 7.1% from a year ago, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been expecting a 0.3% monthly increase and a 7.3% 12-month rate. ... Many investors are expecting the central bank to implement a 50 basis [...]

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Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2022-9: City regulation of propane or natural gas tanks

info2022-12-13T13:32:38-06:00December 13th, 2022|

Synopsis: The Kansas Energy Choice Act prohibits city ordinances that restrict where propane or natural gas tanks may be used but does not prohibit the regulation of the size and placement of these tanks in all instances. Cities cannot directly enforce federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Source: Kansas Attorney General Opinions

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Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2022-8: Incompatibility of offices doctrine

info2022-12-13T13:31:17-06:00December 13th, 2022|

Synopsis: Sheridan County has established a hospital and provided for its governance by an elected board pursuant to K.S.A. 19-4601 et seq. K.S.A. 19-205 does not preclude a person employed in the hospital as a clinic director from serving as a county commissioner. The common law doctrine of incompatibility of offices does not preclude a person from concurrently serving as Sheridan County commissioner and clinic director. Source: Kansas Attorney General Opinions

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Municipal Bond Trends for December 12, 2022

Henry Schmidt2022-12-13T09:11:51-06:00December 13th, 2022|

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 Henry Schmidt.