As Saline County Jail moves closer to completion, recruiting and retaining staff is a major concern

12 Friday, August 12

As Saline County Jail moves closer to completion, recruiting and retaining staff is a major concern

info2022-08-12T07:22:52-05:00August 12th, 2022|

After a lengthy and passionate discussion, the Saline County Commission approved a wage increase and incentives bonus for new and existing correctional officers – a measure aimed at hiring and maintaining enough staff to operate the new county jail after its completion. The measure passed in a 3 to 2 vote, with commissioners Robert Vidricksen II and James Weese in the minority. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan and Human Resources Director Marilyn Leamer presented the measure Aug. 9 to the commission, describing the current state of need for employees. Source: Salina Journal

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Celebrate Hutchinson’s 150th birthday at the mile-long block party downtown on Aug. 18

info2022-08-12T07:22:11-05:00August 12th, 2022|

As Hutchinson turns 150 this year, the Reno County Museum, the City of Hutchinson, Hutch Rec and the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce partnered to create a community spirit block party on Thursday, Aug. 18. The mile-long celebration on Main Street will include 12 block parties with Hutchinson-area organizations acting as block captains for free activities, photo opportunities and interactive exhibits. To begin the celebration, residents can participate in a 150th Historical Photo Event at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at East Sherman Street and Main Street. Source: Hutch News

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Municipal Bond Trends for August 11, 2022

info2022-08-12T07:19:39-05:00August 12th, 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.

11 Thursday, August 11

Wichita park facility vandalized, repaired, then vandalized again

info2022-08-12T07:10:29-05:00August 11th, 2022|

A community facility at a Wichita park has been closed until late fall because of two rounds of vandalism that have occurred this summer. The city’s recreation superintendent, Reggie Davidson, said the facility at Hyde Park had windows broken over the July 4th weekend and the air conditioning unit was damaged to the point where it could no longer be used. Davidson said the damage was repaired and the unit was replaced on August 8th, only to be vandalized again within 24 hours. The cost of the damage and repairs is estimated to be $65,000. Davidson said this affects community [...]

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Ellis County health officials investigating two possible cases of monkeypox

info2022-08-12T07:10:53-05:00August 11th, 2022|

Health officials in Ellis County are investigating two possible cases of monkeypox. The county’s health director, Kim Reel, briefed county commissioners on the cases this week. She said the county has received a small dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. She said the county has nine doses left and there have been requests for it, but there are strict guidelines on how the vaccine can be used. If the cases in Ellis County are confirmed, this would mean four cases of monkeypox in Kansas. The other two cases have been reported in Johnson [...]

11 Thursday, August 11

Governor’s tour promotes “Prosperity” and new mural in Holton

info2022-08-11T23:30:36-05:00August 11th, 2022|

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly visited Holton last Friday morning as part of her “Prosperity On The Plains” tour. Gov. Kelly spent time at More Than Lemons and viewed the new mural on the north exterior wall of the Jackson County Museum. Gov. Kelly joined Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce leaders to tour More Than Lemons on the east side of the Square and visit with owners April and John Lemon. Source: Holton Recorder

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Prairie Village’s new public works facility awarded highest green building certification

info2022-08-11T23:18:04-05:00August 11th, 2022|

Prairie Village’s public works building is officially certified Platinum by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, the only building in the city to achieve that designation from the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. Why it matters: LEED certification is a globally recognized standard created more than 20 years ago by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council that rates structures’ environmental sustainability, and Platinum is the highest LEED certification a building can achieve. Source: Prairie Village Post

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Pratt family donates cost of new pool construction

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An anonymous Pratt family has stepped up, offering to pay the entire cost of construction for a new city pool in Pratt, negating controversy that has surrounded the project that was listed on local August 2 primary ballots for city sales tax funding approval. “We are just amazed and filled with gratitude at this point,” said Pratt City Manager Bruce Pinkall. “It is very humbling to be the recipient of a donation of this size, for this purpose, something that will benefit so many and our community for a very long time.” City leaders gathered for a photo op and [...]

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Hutchinson Fire Department raises over $60K in school drive

info2022-08-11T23:02:03-05:00August 11th, 2022|

The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) raised $63,233 during its three-day back-to-school supply drive. From Aug. 5-7, HFD gathered student supplies as well as hygiene products, food and drinks, classroom supplies and gift cards at an area Walmart. The items will be distributed to over 28 schools in Reno County on Thursday, Aug. 11 and Friday, Aug. 12. The HFD thanks the citizens of Hutchinson and the surrounding area for coming out and supporting them in their cause for children. Source: KSN-TV

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Grant helping Salina revitalize river, bridges, and trail

info2022-08-11T22:57:35-05:00August 11th, 2022|

On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Biden Administration announced nearly $47 million in funding for two transportation projects. One of the projects is in Salina. The project will revitalize the Smoky Hill River and trails and has been in the works for decades. The $22 million grant from the Raise Program will put the City of Salina one step closer. Senator Jerry Moran, who was helping with the grant, called city leaders on Tuesday morning to share the news. "We have worked for this for so many years, and it means so much to our community. They've been behind our projects, [...]