Labette County views study to expand internet

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Labette County views study to expand internet

info2022-11-17T12:36:44-06:00November 17th, 2022|

A 256-page study could serve as a roadmap for internet service providers to expand broadband coverage in Labette County. Labette County commissioners, who paid Finley Engineering of Lamar, Missouri, $69,350 to complete the study, accepted the work on Monday and reviewed highlights with Jim Zaleski, the city of Parsons economic development director. The county paid for the study with its American Rescue Plan Act funding from the federal government. The study featured in-depth interviews with residents, businesses and internet providers in the county. The study also listed varied broadband speeds in the county, most of which are poor. Much of southern [...]

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Court rules against officers in Kansas wrongful conviction

info2022-11-17T12:35:33-06:00November 17th, 2022|

A federal appeals court has rejected an appeal by several Kansas law enforcement officers who were seeking qualified immunity for their roles in the arrest and prosecution of a man who was wrongfully convicted of killing a young girl. Floyd Bledsoe spent 16 years in prison after being convicted of killing 14-year-old Camille Arfmann in November 1999 in rural Jefferson County, Kansas. Floyd Bledsoe's brother, Tom, was originally charged with murder after he confessed and led authorities to the body. But those charges were dropped and Floyd Bledsoe was arrested. He was convicted in 2000 of murder, kidnapping and indecent liberties [...]

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USDA Rural Development Invests $108 Million to Improve Health Care in Colby Kansas

info2022-11-17T12:19:13-06:00November 17th, 2022|

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that USDA is lending $108,249,000 to help Citizens Medical Center in Colby expand critical healthcare services. “There is no better way to celebrate National Rural Health Day than to invest in our state’s rural healthcare infrastructure.” Davis said. “USDA is committed to ensuring rural Americans have access to reliable quality health care, like that provided by Citizens Medical Center.” The details of this investment are: $108,249,000 in loans will help construct a 184,000 square foot replacement hospital and rural healthcare clinic facility in Colby. The Citizens Medical [...]

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Salina bike sharing program revamps user experience

info2022-11-17T12:17:17-06:00November 17th, 2022|

KANcycle, a bike sharing program through OCCK Transportation, has updated its system to be more userfriendly via a mobile app. The new offering enables riders to plan a multimodal trip and unlock a bike in just a few steps in the Transit app. As a worldwide service, the Transit app allows users to navigate public transit with accurate real-time predictions, trip planning, step-by-step navigation and convenient payments. Now, Salina’s local bike sharing program can be viewed and accessed through the app. Source: Salina Journal

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Municipal Bond Trends for November 16, 2022

Henry Schmidt2022-11-17T09:55:27-06:00November 17th, 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 and Beth Warren.

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Manhattan to start Aggieville parking garage fees January 2nd

info2022-11-17T12:03:39-06:00November 17th, 2022|

Starting January 2nd, Manhattan will begin charging for parking in the Aggieville Parking garage, with the first two hours free – with street parking also limited to two hours from 8 to 5 on weekdays. The Commission Tuesday unanimously approved the regulations – previously considering a 1-hour free parking time frame at a prior meeting before agreeing to a compromise on the matter with the Aggieville Business Association. Manhattan is hoping to incentivize long-term parkers to utilize the garage, leaving street stalls open for quicker stops in the district. Source: 1350 KMAN

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USD 235 applies for grant to rehab walking trail

info2022-11-17T12:04:05-06:00November 17th, 2022|

A list of facilities improvement projects to be considered at USD 235 has not yet to be determined. In the meantime, Uniontown USD 235 Board of Education members on Monday, administrators are working towards funding renovation of the walking trail and replacing some playground equipment. Source: Fort Scott Tribune

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County to transfer former hospital building, COVID-19 funds to Legacy Health; specifics not revealed

info2022-11-17T00:57:41-06:00November 17th, 2022|

Bourbon County officials are making the next steps toward the future of health care in the county. On Tuesday, Bourbon County Commissioners approved a series of motions related to a potential future project involving the Bourbon County Medical Building, formerly the Mercy Hospital building. County officials will sign agreements with Legacy Health LLC, a California company. Source: Fort Scott Tribune

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Fed’s Waller says he’s open to a half-point rate hike at December meeting

info2022-11-17T00:45:19-06:00November 17th, 2022|

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday he's open to reducing the level of interest rate increases soon so long as the economic data cooperate. The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee is set to meet Dec. 13-14, with market expectations running high that policymakers will approve another rate hike, but this time opting for a 0.5 percentage point, or 50 basis point move. That would come after approving four consecutive 0.75 percentage point increases. Source: Economy

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Giant Communications receives grant to expand service in Denison

info2022-11-17T00:41:43-06:00November 17th, 2022|

Giant Communications has been awarded nearly $900,000 in grant funds from the state to expand internet services to residents living in Denison and the surrounding area, Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Monday. “This grant will allow Giant to build fiber-to-the-home to the town of Denison and close surrounding areas,” said Austin Taylor, Giant Communications general manager. “This was one of our largest problem areas during the COVID pandemic, when attempting to connect homeschoolers, anyone in need of telemedicine and folks who needed to work from home.” A total of $15.7 million will be awarded to seven service providers, including Giant, that [...]