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Money available for Amtrak expansion. Now what?

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has become law. It contains money for long-distance Amtrak routes. Amtrak has plans to connect Oklahoma City to Wichita and Newton, making Newton a hub between the proposed route and the Southwest Chief. The expansion has long been discussed as a goal for the state, Amtrak and locally in Newton. “The good news is there are now funded programs (to pay) for it,” Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari said of the line expansion. But, as the dust settles and more information becomes available, it appears there’s more work to be done before work on the route begins.
Source: Harvey County Now

Ranson Financial2021-11-17T23:59:05-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

Kansas casino early partnership with ‘DraftKings’ in anticipation of legalization of sports gambling

Early Tuesday, the Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City pushed forward with their partnership with a mobile sports gambling company. All of this before lawmakers have even signed the dotted line on any regulations to legalize sports betting in Kansas. While it’s still illegal here in Kansas, the ability to bet on your favorite live sports might soon be a reality. Which Kansans like Kyle Ricklefs say could be a game changer. “I think it would be awesome. I think it’d be really good for the economy, it’d be something fun for people to do,” said Ricklefs.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2021-11-17T23:55:22-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

Will the infrastructure bill lead to Amtrak in Wichita?

Rail service returning to Wichita is now a possibility since President Biden signed the massive infrastructure bill. Leaders in Kansas are hoping it will happen, as the state will get 272 million dollars for public transportation. Chairman Chip Westfell, of the Harvey County Commission, said the signing of the bill has greatly improved the possible extension of the Heartland Flyer from Fort Worth, Tex. to Newton, Kan. He said it is not a done deal yet. “I was excited, enthused for all the rail fans. But, I am enthused for Kansas, enthused for everyone on the route,” said Commissioner Westfall. Sedgwick County Commissioner Pete Meitzner is also enthused. “We are hoping in working with amtrak and the federal rail administration FRA to see what it is going to take to make sure we are in that first group of construction projects,” said Commissioner Meitzner.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2021-11-17T23:51:59-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

‘Artie has left the building’

It would likely be hard to find a Paola resident who didn’t recognize the name and face of Paola Mayor Artie Stuteville. After all, she’s lived in the community since 1969. She’s served on the Planning Commission and City Council before becoming mayor in 2005. She’s owned a local laundromat and taxi service for more than 40 years. And she’s also hard to miss thanks to being blessed with a lot of height. But after 28 years of public service, Stuteville decided not to run for reelection in November, and she is passing the leadership torch to Paola City Council member Leigh House. House ran unopposed and won the Paola mayoral position with 555 votes in the Nov. 2 election.
Source: Local News | republic-online.com

Ranson Financial2021-11-17T23:49:33-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

All Kansas adults can now get COVID booster shots

All fully vaccinated Kansans over the age of 18 are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, state health officials announced Wednesday. Before, Kansas followed federal guidelines, that booster shots should be available only to people over 65, with underlying health conditions or at risk because of their jobs or living conditions. But like governors in several other states, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said she didn’t want to wait.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2021-11-18T07:00:13-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

Manhattan gives initial approval to Manhattan Development Code

After years of working on updating and replacing zoning and subdivision regulations, commissioners on Tuesday approved the first reading of the Manhattan Development Code. John Adam, Manhattan senior planner, presented the first reading of the code, which will replace the current zoning and subdivision regulation with a unified set of regulations.
Source: themercury.com

Ranson Financial2021-11-18T07:01:04-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

Kansas opens vaccine booster to all eligible adults

The State of Kansas has announced that it’s opening vaccine boosters to all eligible adults. We spoke with the Crawford County Health Department about the announcement. On Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced the COVID booster shots will be open to all vaccinated Kansans ages 18 and up. Teddi Van Kam with the Crawford County Health Department says “It puts the decision you know, to the individual themselves, for them to kind of assess what their, what they feel like their exposure risk is at home, at work, out in the community.”
Source: KOAMKOAM

Ranson Financial2021-11-17T23:37:45-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

Parsons to remove pit bull ban

Parsons city commissioners plan to revoke the city’s ban on pit bulls. Commissioners on Monday unanimously agreed to remove the section of the animal ordinance that states pit bull dogs are prohibited. “This is something that’s been brought up a time or two over the past several months. … My hope is, anyway, that we could remove the breed-specific ban on pit bulls,” said Mayor Tom Shaw at the beginning of the discussion.
Source: Parsons Sun

Ranson Financial2021-11-18T07:03:15-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

All Ark City schools will close to quell COVID outbreaks

Arkansas City schools will take a 10-day wellness and mental break, hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the district. At a special meeting Tuesday night, the school board approved adding Friday, Monday and Tuesday to the Thanksgiving break starting Wednesday (Nov. 24). All school sports and activities can continue as normal. Students will return to class Nov. 29. Superintendent Ron Ballard said the extended break would be the equivalent of the standard 10-day quarantine. “We have COVID going on at a pace that takes us all the way back to last year, and perhaps above in terms of the speed that it is increasing.” he said.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Ranson Financial2021-11-17T07:45:18-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

TIF District approved for bare land

Finney County Economic Development Corporation is working with Western Kansas Corridor LLC on the development of property located at the northeast quadrant of the north interchange of U.S. Highway 50/400 and U.S. Highway 83. … Lona DuVall, President/CEO of the FCEDC said the Western Corridor TIF is … primarily a way for the developer to pay for the cost of establishing infrastructure in a bare piece of agricultural ground by way of utilities, roads, water runoff, etc. … the way Kansas law is written in regards to creating a TIF is the city has to make the termination that the property is either blighted or not producing as much as it could … “With this property being on the intersection of a very highly trafficked highway interchange, we would believe that it has the higher value than just what it’s being currently used for,” she said.
Source: Garden City Telegram

Ranson Financial2021-11-17T07:41:32-06:00November 17, 2021|News|

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Money available for Amtrak expansion. Now what?

Kansas casino early partnership with ‘DraftKings’ in anticipation of legalization of sports gambling

Will the infrastructure bill lead to Amtrak in Wichita?

‘Artie has left the building’

All Kansas adults can now get COVID booster shots

Manhattan gives initial approval to Manhattan Development Code

Kansas opens vaccine booster to all eligible adults

Parsons to remove pit bull ban

All Ark City schools will close to quell COVID outbreaks

TIF District approved for bare land

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