info2022-08-25T07:03:03-05:00August 24th, 2022|
Construction has begun for a new solar site in Shawnee County as part of a partnership between Evergy and FreeState Electric Cooperative. The new solar site, the FreeState Crooked Post, is located at Southwest 41st and Auburn Road. This will be the largest of three FreeState Solar projects. Evergy was selected by FreeState to access renewable energy from solar for all of their customers at a competitive rate. Source: KSNT 27 News
info2022-08-25T07:06:24-05:00August 24th, 2022|
The Wellington City Council could soon be voting on an ordinance that would establish “land banks” – a practice in which the city of Wellington could purchase property, redevelop it, and then sell/donate it to prospective developers. Land banks are used to address development issues as well as urban blight. They are set up through city ordinances and give the city leverage as to what is done with the properties while also reducing the number of absentee landowners. The City would be obligated to mow and maintain the land bank property until sold or developed. Land Banks could define the standards for [...]
info2022-08-24T23:40:43-05:00August 24th, 2022|
Blue Rapids and Blue Valley Technologies joined Aug. 16 with state, federal and local officials to celebrate the town’s newly upgraded internet connections. Tech connections enjoyed by Blue Rapids today are something sought by rural communities across the country as the web now serves as a critical highway for doing businesses and connecting people for multiple needs. Source: The Marysville Advocate
info2022-08-25T07:07:26-05:00August 24th, 2022|
City officials are considering creating a foundation to support the parks and recreation department. That was one of several solutions posed Tuesday to solve the department’s recent struggles. The Manhattan City Commission and parks and rec advisory board are looking to outside entities to increase funding for the parks and recreation department. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, they identified three possible funding sources: sponsorships, partnerships and a foundation similar to Friends of Sunset Zoo, which is an entity separate from the city government. Source: themercury.com
info2022-08-24T07:06:45-05:00August 24th, 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.
info2022-08-24T02:33:35-05:00August 24th, 2022|
Wichita Interim Police Chief Lem Moore said Tuesday he is retiring after serving 31 years in the police department. Moore has been serving as interim chief since March, when Gordon Ramsay stepped down to return to his home state of Minnesota. Moore is planning to retire within the next couple of weeks. He had previously expressed interest in taking over the department after Ramsay’s departure. Chief Moore recently announced disciplinary steps that were taken against several officers because of inappropriate text messages exchanged between them and a Sedgwick County deputy. Eight officers either resigned, were suspended or received reprimands after an [...]
info2022-08-24T02:31:01-05:00August 24th, 2022|
Pottawatomie County residents will consider expanding the commission this November after a successful grassroots petition effort was waged by a member of the Planning Commission. It’s the second ballot question for voters to decide on Nov. 8. Earlier this month, the commission unanimously approved a resolution asking voters to consider a quarter percent sales tax to be levied to help fund county road and bridge projects. According to County Clerk Dawn Henry, a total 1,011 valid signatures were confirmed, which was more than the 892 necessary. Voters will be asked whether the governing body should be increased from its current three [...]
info2022-08-24T06:59:28-05:00August 24th, 2022|
The Emporia Public Library made an exception to the “no food in the library” rule recently, thanks to the addition of a mobile kitchen. Using funds donated by Friends of the Library, EPL recently purchased a Charlie Cart mobile cooking station to provide culinary, nutrition and food literacy programming to residents of Lyon County. ... Housed in a rolling cabinet, the mobile kitchen has a working sink, convection oven, hot plate, grill, pots, pans, mixing bowls and all the utensils needed to prepare just about any type of food. EPL has hosted classes in the library’s meeting room and taken the [...]
info2022-08-24T02:19:51-05:00August 24th, 2022|
Governor Laura Kelly today announced $3.2 million in grants that will be used to assist rural first responders combatting opioid abuse. The grants will fund training regarding carrying and administering approved medication for emergency reversal of opioid overdose. “The opioid crisis impacts families across Kansas, which is why it’s crucial that our first responders have the support and training they need to save lives and bring relief to our communities,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This funding will be instrumental in helping struggling Kansans access appropriate treatment and recovery support services.” The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) First Responder-Comprehensive [...]
info2022-08-24T02:18:23-05:00August 24th, 2022|
Patients facing mental health crises are waiting in a Wichita hospital hallway because psychiatric wards are full. Inmates in the Sedgwick County Jail wait up to a year to get transferred to the Larned State Hospital simply for evaluations. And hospital workers get choked, kicked or yelled at by people who can’t get intensive mental health care. Hospital administrators told lawmakers at a hearing Tuesday that a lack of mental health services and overcrowding puts both patients and health care workers in danger at hospitals in south and central Kansas. “The money we’ve spent and the space we have created has [...]
