Hiawatha places new signs honoring John McLendon

10 Wednesday, August 10

Hiawatha places new signs honoring John McLendon

info2022-08-10T22:07:40-05:00August 10th, 2022|

A Hiawatha native, basketball icon and Civil Rights pioneer continues to be honored in his hometown, as the City of Hiawatha has posted fresh signage recognizing the town as the birthplace of Coach John B. McLendon. A groundbreaking basketball coach who spent time as Dr. James Naismith’s protégé, McLendon went on to become the first African American to coach at a white university, and also the first African American to coach a professional team in any sport. Source: hiawathaworldonline.com

10 Wednesday, August 10

New Grocery Store Opens in Bronson

info2022-08-10T20:27:58-05:00August 10th, 2022|

Kelly and Thaddeus Perry opened their store, Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store on July 31 in Bronson, Kansas-population 309. The store is located right on Highway 54 that runs through the town. Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store, Bronson. The mom and pop operation has people sign a guest book when they come in. “This is for Kansas Tourism,” Kelly said. “There have been a ton of people coming in.” “We sold over 200 pounds of (her homemade) fudge in the first three days we were open,” she said. Source: Fort Scott Biz

10 Wednesday, August 10

To keep students safe, Johnson County schools get new emergency buttons and door locks

info2022-08-10T20:22:01-05:00August 10th, 2022|

The Shawnee Mission School District is adding an extra layer of security to its buildings this school year after recent mass shootings that heightened anxieties over school safety. At its meeting Monday, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education unanimously approved spending up to $250,000 to install hard wired, button-controlled door locks at the main entrances of the district’s elementary and middle schools. According to district documents, the change is part of an effort to “better and more uniformly secure district attendance facilities.” It also said the buttons will replace wireless ones which risk being misplaced, need batteries changed frequently, respond [...]

9 Tuesday, August 9

Hutchinson residents can be part of the city’s 150th birthday photo in downtown this month

info2022-08-09T23:53:15-05:00August 9th, 2022|

As part of the Aug. 18 festivities marking Hutchinson’s Sesquicentennial, the city has arranged for an aerial photograph of residents forming the number 150 in the center of downtown. Organizers estimate it will take about 300 people to fill the spaces, which will create the three numbers, 1-5-0, in the road at Sherman Avenue and Main Street. Participants for the photo will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket featuring more than $500 worth of items. Source: Hutch News

9 Tuesday, August 9

County questions mosquito population forecast

info2022-08-09T23:52:32-05:00August 9th, 2022|

Is Topeka abuzz with mosquitoes? The answer is — depends on who you ask. One the side of “yes” is a new forecasting tool created through a partnership between from Google and Off!, the insect repellant. That tool says city’s predicted population of that blood-sucking insect Monday was at its highest possible level of “severe” and should remain so through Thursday. ... On the “no” side is testing by the Shawnee County Health Department, which says the mosquito population is lower than average this year. “We did see a small increase last week in mosquitoes, but overall for the year, our [...]

9 Tuesday, August 9

Municipal Bond Trends for August 9, 2022

info2022-08-09T23:46:59-05:00August 9th, 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.

9 Tuesday, August 9

Will Wichita firefighters get a 30% pay hike?

info2022-08-09T23:40:00-05:00August 9th, 2022|

Wichita firefighter negotiators are asking for a big pay increase. "Yes," said Ted Bush with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 135. "We're looking at a 30% raise across the board. That would get us to industry standards." ... "I think we have to do something big," said Wichita City Council Member Jeff Blubaugh. "I think we need to be close to that." Blubaugh says he and at least two others on council want to make a move on pay. Source: KSN-TV

9 Tuesday, August 9

Risk level remains high in Sedgwick County for COVID-19

info2022-08-09T19:53:41-05:00August 9th, 2022|

Sedgwick County health officials said Tuesday that the county remains at a high risk level for COVID-19 transmission for the third week in a row. That is based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At a high community level, the CDC recommends that people wear masks indoors in public settings, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations and test if they have symptoms or if they are exposed to someone with COVID-19. The Sedgwick County Health Department has resumed its COVID-19 dashboard on the county’s web page. Source: 101.3 KFDI

9 Tuesday, August 9

Topeka road condition study project starts soon

info2022-08-09T23:40:58-05:00August 9th, 2022|

A project to inventory the condition of all roads maintained by the City of Topeka is slated to begin on Wednesday. According to Gretchen Spiker, director of communications for the City of Topeka, Roadway Asset Services has been hired to undertake the project. ... Starting on Aug. 10, RAS vehicles will collect imagery on all pavement and above ground transportation-related assets located within the public right-of-way. The vehicles will be traveling on all City-maintained roads, including alleys. Source: KSNT 27 News

9 Tuesday, August 9

USD 413 to enact stringent new safety protocols

info2022-08-09T23:43:24-05:00August 9th, 2022|

After a few weeks of deliberation and ironing out details, the district will enact a set of new security measures for the upcoming school year and beyond. “I hope this exemplifies that we are taking the situation seriously, because we are,” said Superintendent Kellen Adams. The new protocols coincide with recent upgrades at each of the district buildings, which were partially funded by the state through the Safe and Secure Schools grant. Visitors will now be required to buzz in through a video doorbell prior to entering a district building, and front doors will remain locked throughout the school day. Once [...]