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Amazon confirms massive warehouse for Park City

Amazon, the online retail giant, now confirms what The Wichita Eagle reported this summer: It is building a one-million-square-foot fulfillment center at 7130 N. Broadway in Park City. The company confirmed that and a similar center at 9700 Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kan., during a virtual news conference with city and state leaders Friday. “It’s an exciting day for us at Amazon as we strive to offer faster delivery to customers across the state,” said Mark Marzano, Amazon director of operations.
Source: Wichita Breaking News, Sports & Crime |

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T07:05:26-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

Downtown stewards of Winfield expand history program

Historical plaques were recently installed on five buildings on Main Street in Winfield. The plaques are done by members of the Winfield Main Street Committee of the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The project is a collaboration between the Main Street committee, the Cowley County Historical Society and downtown building owners. Putting historical plaques on Main Street buildings has been ongoing since about 1997, according to Dorothy Fisher, who has been part of the process since the beginning.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T07:03:33-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

Topeka’s haunted trails aim at providing safe outdoor activity for community

Halloween will look a lot different in 2020 than in any previous year as many of the venues that provide an enjoyable amount of terror to patrons will be closed due to the lingering pandemic. But two outdoor venues are terrifying guests without putting them in jeopardy of real danger from COVID-19. Fear Zone, located at 3909 S.W. Burlingame Road, is open for its second year, having made some virus-protocol modifications. Owners Scott and Kelly Heston said they have had an increase in customers thus far in 2020 over a successful first year.
Source: Local News | Topeka Capital-Journal

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T07:02:09-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

Sedgwick County official extends bar and club curfew despite COVID-19 cases rising

Despite a growing number of COVID-19 cases, the Sedgwick County health officer approved an order on Friday that extends the time bars and clubs can stay open from midnight to 1 a.m. “Locally, our case numbers have started increasing but testing has not increased,” Dr. Garold Minns said in a news release. “I appreciate our community’s diligence in following the recommended healthy behaviors but we need to really stick to them during cold and flu season.” In a phone interview, Minns said he doesn’t have strong evidence that the case increase is attributable to businesses serving alcohol.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T07:01:22-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

Officer-involved shooting in Lyons leads to large police response

A Lyons man is in custody on Friday after a few-hour standoff following the shooting of an officer and a man, officials said. It started at around 3:40 p.m. when a man mowing a lawn was threatened by a man with a gun at a neighboring home in southeast Lyons. The threatened man called 911. A responding officer was shot by 40-year-old Adam Hrabik, according to Kansas Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Melissa Underwood. The officer was shot multiple times and also shot back, according to KBI special agent in charge Cory Latham.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T07:01:02-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

Renwick receives grant for ‘telerobots’

High schools in the Renwick School District will receive more than $450,000 in grants to support STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education.Garden Plain High School and Andale High School, plus 18 other Kansas high schools, will receive funds through a telemedicine grant targeted to rural and underserved communities. The funding – $451,480 – will be used for 10 telepresence robots, five for each of the district’s two high schools.
Source: Times-Sentinel Newspapers » Feed

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T06:56:10-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

Maple Leaf Festival At Baldwin City Goes Virtual This Year

Like many events this year, the Maple Leaf Festival will be in an entirely different format. Officially, the traditional 63rd annual Maple Leaf Festival in historic downtown Baldwin City is cancelled. “Decision to cancel the 2020 Maple Leaf Festival is necessary,” said Mike Curran, committee president. “It is the right step for public health safety during the coronavirus pandemic.” The annual festival typically draws 30,000 people to Baldwin City fueled by 300 booths from across the country. “It supports the local nonprofit community through food booth proceeds,” Curran added.
Source: WIBW News Now

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T06:55:41-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

As 60% of Johnson County schools report COVID cases, guidance for returning is eased

The Johnson County health department has issued more lenient guidance on whether school districts should allow older students back into classrooms when there is high community spread of COVID-19. Unlike under the previous criteria, districts could now allow middle and high schoolers to return to in-person learning in a hybrid model — going to class part time and taking online classes for the rest of the week — as long as safety precautions are implemented. The guidance for elementary students has remained the same, as officials continue to recommend they can return to classrooms full time.
Source: Joco 913 News

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T06:55:00-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

Last of major Johnson County districts says older students can return to classrooms

Following the Johnson County health department relaxing coronavirus guidance for schools, the Olathe district announced it will allow older students to return to classrooms part time later this month. Superintendent John Allison said in an email that middle and high school students will start in-person learning on Oct. 19, in a hybrid model. Middle schoolers will go to school buildings for part of the week, then learn online the rest. High school students will attend school for half days, five days a week.
Source: Joco 913 News

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T06:54:17-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

LaHarpe starts talk on stop signs

LaHarpe City Council members will chew over a request by city employees to add as many as 26 stop signs around town. Code Enforcement Officer Penny Miller and City Superintendent Mike Hedmon have driven every block in town in search of potential trouble spots for motorists due to obstructed views at intersections or where unfettered traffic pose safety hazards. Miller provided the Council members with a color-coded map identifying intersections she thinks would be better served if motorists had to stop.
Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2020-10-19T06:53:39-05:00October 19, 2020|News|

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Amazon confirms massive warehouse for Park City

Downtown stewards of Winfield expand history program

Topeka’s haunted trails aim at providing safe outdoor activity for community

Sedgwick County official extends bar and club curfew despite COVID-19 cases rising

Officer-involved shooting in Lyons leads to large police response

Renwick receives grant for ‘telerobots’

Maple Leaf Festival At Baldwin City Goes Virtual This Year

As 60% of Johnson County schools report COVID cases, guidance for returning is eased

Last of major Johnson County districts says older students can return to classrooms

LaHarpe starts talk on stop signs

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