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Sedgwick County health officer eases curfew after bars openly ignored it

Responding to a weekend of late-night and early-morning revelry across the Wichita area, Sedgwick County health officer Dr. Garold Minns eased the county curfew on bars and nightclubs aimed at fighting the spread of COVID-19. Minns moved the curfew from 11 p.m. to midnight at the recommendation of the Sedgwick County commissioners, who voted unanimously Wednesday to request the change. On a call with a small group of bar and club owners Thursday afternoon, there was broad consensus by commissioners that they want to do away with the curfew entirely and as soon as possible, as early as next week if COVID-19 numbers continues to improve.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:03:29-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Eisenhower Memorial in D.C. opens Friday, highlights Kansas roots

A new memorial opening Friday should be of high interest to Kansans. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is finally opening after a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic; it was supposed to in May to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Allies’ defeat of Nazi Germany. The memorial, meant to honor his legacy as the supreme allied commander in World War II and the 34th U.S. president, has actually been more than 20 years in the making since Congress commissioned it in 1999. A dedication happened Thursday before the memorial opens to the public.
Source: News – Butler County Times Gazette

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:03:02-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Shawnee will spend $216,000 to buy new tasers for police department

The Shawnee City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to replace the taser equipment for the city’s police department. The city will enter a five-year lease agreement with Axon for the purchase of 86 new X2 Tasers for the Shawnee Police Department. The upgrade will cost about $216,000. Deputy Police Chief Ben Mendoza reported that the current tasers have reached the end of their useful life and are no longer supported by the manufacturer.
Source: Prairie Village Post

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:02:28-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Johnson County leaders sued over alleged censorship of magazines at jail

The Human Rights Defense Center, a Florida-based nonprofit that focuses on prisoner rights, is suing the Johnson County Board of Commissioners and the Johnson County sheriff, claiming they’re withholding magazines and other publications from jail inmates. The nonprofit says the staff at the New Century Adult Detention Center has refused to deliver dozens of the organization’s mailings to inmates, in violation of their First Amendment rights.
Source: Prairie Village Post

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:02:04-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Auditor: Topeka officer violated no policies in use of force incident involving Black woman

Edward Collazo, the city of Topeka’s independent police auditor, has concluded Topeka police officer Kevin Schulz violated none of the department’s policies Aug. 23 when he used force on Tamiko Mitchell, a Black woman stopped for a traffic violation. Collazo decided that after thoroughly reviewing officer statements, witness statements and seven police body camera videos, said Molly Hadfield, the city’s media relations coordinator, in a news release late Thursday afternoon. Collazo shared his findings in a 17-page report, she said.
Source: Local News | Topeka Capital-Journal

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:01:37-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Lawrence City Commission finalizes ordinance that provides protections for undocumented immigrants, requires notification of certain ICE activity

City leaders have finalized a nondiscrimination ordinance regarding undocumented immigrants, including the addition of two provisions meant to create transparency regarding how police interact with those populations. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance on second reading with two additions. The additions require public notification when the police department is aware of certain federal immigration activities in Lawrence as well as notification should the department make changes to its policy that generally limits police cooperation with federal immigration agents for noncriminal matters.
Source: LJWorld.com.

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:24:25-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Hutchinson looks to part-time patrols to address park issues

A majority of the Hutchinson City Council agreed Tuesday to have part-time police service aides begin to patrol the city’s parks at night, particularly focusing on Orchard Park, to address concerns from the public about vandalism and loud after-hour activities in the park. Police Chief Jeff Hooper said the effort would cost about $20,000 to $25,000 a year if it were year-round, but he could manage it in his current budget with money from unfilled officer positions.
Source: Local – The Hutchinson News

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:06:49-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Water services set for Derby with new agreement

For the past couple of years, Derby has been in negotiations with the city of Wichita for a new wholesale water services agreement – with the original contract (set in 2001) coming up on its expiration. While there have been holdups along the way – stemming from Wichita’s focus on its own facility upgrades, the current pandemic, etc. – City Manager Kathy Sexton presented the Derby City Council with a new proposed agreement at its most recent meeting on Sept. 8. The renewed agreement would look very similar to the original agreement, according to Sexton, and include no immediate changes for Derby customers. One large caveat of the new agreement, though, would allow for Derby to take on some of its water services (as the city looks into constructing its own water treatment facility).
Source: Derby Informer | News

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:10:12-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

Lyon County adjusts gathering limits with new public health order

Lyon County commissioners approved an updated public health order prioritizing “flexibility” and “individual responsibility” Thursday after weeks of community input and discussion with local leaders. Set to begin Friday and run through Nov. 12, the new order maintains the same language on recommendations for travelers, high-risk individuals, long-term care centers and area businesses, again “highly encouraging” the use of masks in favor of mandating them. The majority of changes come in the category of mass gathering limits, which will be raised significantly moving forward.
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:09:33-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

City of Emporia extends mask mandate through Oct. 21

A citywide mask mandate will remain in effect through Oct. 21 following a decision by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday night. City Attorney Christina Montgomery said no changes had been made to the language of the mandate, other than its expiration date. The mandate, which was passed unanimously, requires a mask or other face covering that covers both the nose and mouth to be worn in indoor and outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible. It applies to all businesses, organizations and non-profits located within city limits, including all employees, visitors, customers, members and non-members.
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2020-09-18T07:09:01-05:00September 18, 2020|News|

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Sedgwick County health officer eases curfew after bars openly ignored it

Eisenhower Memorial in D.C. opens Friday, highlights Kansas roots

Shawnee will spend $216,000 to buy new tasers for police department

Johnson County leaders sued over alleged censorship of magazines at jail

Auditor: Topeka officer violated no policies in use of force incident involving Black woman

Lawrence City Commission finalizes ordinance that provides protections for undocumented immigrants, requires notification of certain ICE activity

Hutchinson looks to part-time patrols to address park issues

Water services set for Derby with new agreement

Lyon County adjusts gathering limits with new public health order

City of Emporia extends mask mandate through Oct. 21

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