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Amazon to enter the Wichita market within months

For the better part of two years, there’s been talk in certain circles that Amazon is coming to the Wichita market. Now, sources say it’s finally happening in the form of a distribution center, though it doesn’t seem to be a typical warehouse for all the products Amazon sells. Instead, it sounds like the warehouse — at 4044 N. Toben, near 37th and Rock in northeast Wichita — will be mostly for larger products. Think of big appliances, such as refrigerators and washers and dryers, and sporting goods such as bicycles and kayaks.
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Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:48:43-05:00June 1, 2020|News|

Demonstrations continue throughout Kansas communities

Protests and rallies continue across the state after the death of George Floyd. So far, each demonstration in the area has remained peaceful. Miranda Bachman organized a rally Sunday in Salina, and says the turnout was good. … Hutchinson held a rally Sunday as well. … Saturday, Wichita held two rallies: one at the Patrol North building, and another at Century II. Community activists say the one thing that makes these demonstrations stand out is the passionate yet peaceful behavior of attendees.
(Read more: KWCH News)

Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:41:41-05:00June 1, 2020|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for May 29, 2020

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.

Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:40:36-05:00June 1, 2020|News|

To respond to COVID-19, proposed downtown Lawrence layout would have less space for cars, more for pedestrians and outdoor dining

If downtown businesses are going to safely operate during the coronavirus pandemic, cars are going to have to give people more room. At least that’s the premise of a temporary layout proposed for downtown Lawrence, which downtown leaders and city officials hope to see put in place soon. Downtown Lawrence Inc., the architecture and design firm Gould Evans and other local partners helped create the proposal, which reconfigures the downtown street layout to provide more room for pedestrians and outdoor sales and dining.
Read more: LJWorld.com.

Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:32:26-05:00June 1, 2020|News|

‘Johnson County Museum tells the story of suburbia.’ Its new director embraces history

Starting a new job during a pandemic didn’t daunt Mary McMurray. In fact, McMurray believes historic times like these are perfect for starting a new collection. McMurray became director of the Johnson County Museum in Overland Park on April 6…. “In many ways, the Johnson County Museum tells the story of suburbia,” McMurray says. “It is a story that resonates with suburban experiences across the United States. As impressive as that story is, what impresses me most about the museum is the way it collects and shares stories of individuals who contributed to our shared history and identity in their own unique ways.”
(Read more: Joco 913 News)

Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:46:07-05:00June 1, 2020|News|

$3.5M settlement for family of Barber County man killed in 2017 beanbag shooting

Barber County officials have agreed to pay $3.5 million to the family of an unarmed Sun City man killed with a homemade beanbag round fired by the undersheriff at close range in 2017. The settlement, reached in a federal civil rights case filed by the widow of Steven P. Myers, is thought to be the largest to date in any officer-involved shooting death in Kansas, an attorney for the family said following the expiration of a gag order Sunday.
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Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:46:53-05:00June 1, 2020|News|

Guns, drugs and roughly $145K missing from Sedgwick County evidence area, sheriff says

An audit showed that roughly $145,000, guns and drugs were missing from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office property and evidence storage but more could still be missing, Sheriff Jeff Easter said Friday. Easter said a former property and evidence technician and supervisor started being investigated for the missing items after an employee noticed the storage area in disarray on Jan. 24. Both employees no longer worked with the sheriff’s office as of Feb. 27, Easter said. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett said the missing evidence, most of which was supposed to be destroyed, has led to some cases being dismissed.
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Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:25:37-05:00May 31, 2020|News|

Hospital finances slowly improving

After going through several hard months financially due to the impact of COVID-19, South Central Kansas Medical Center and its clinics are beginning to see at least some improvement. We’ve done more surgeries by May 14 than we did the entire month of April,” CEO Jeff Bowman said during a trustee board meeting Thursday. Bowman said the daily census at the hospital had remained consistent during March. Expenses remained consistent, he said, but the medical center saw a total income loss of $473,000.
(Read more: The Arkansas City Traveler)

Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:26:52-05:00May 31, 2020|News|

City of Paola continues reopening process

City of Paola officials continue to push out weekly updates regarding the resumption of city services and public access to city facilities, many of which were initially closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The city has updated a graphic on its Facebook page each week to push out the latest information, with the most recent graphic pertaining to the week beginning Monday, June 1. The latest addition is the announcement that Paola Municipal Court will resume Thursday, June 4. Although the Paola Family Pool remains closed for the season, all of the city facilities at Lake Miola are now open, including campgrounds, bathroom/shower facilities, the new dog park and the beach/swimming area.
(Read more: The Miami County Republic)

Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:27:43-05:00May 31, 2020|News|

McElroy looks forward to challenges as Newton city manager

Incoming Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy couldn’t have picked a worse time for taking over her new position, taking over in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak that’s shut much of the city down, but having the advantage of a five-month head start in the job helps. McElroy was promoted from assistant city manager at a Newton City Commission meeting last week. She has served in the city manager capacity on an interim basis since the start of January, following the retirement of Bob Myers. “It’s definitely an exciting time to be in the world,” McElroy said of the timing of her hiring.
(Read more: Newton Kansan)

Ranson Financial2020-06-01T08:28:09-05:00May 31, 2020|News|

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Amazon to enter the Wichita market within months

Demonstrations continue throughout Kansas communities

Municipal Bond Trends for May 29, 2020

To respond to COVID-19, proposed downtown Lawrence layout would have less space for cars, more for pedestrians and outdoor dining

‘Johnson County Museum tells the story of suburbia.’ Its new director embraces history

$3.5M settlement for family of Barber County man killed in 2017 beanbag shooting

Guns, drugs and roughly $145K missing from Sedgwick County evidence area, sheriff says

Hospital finances slowly improving

City of Paola continues reopening process

McElroy looks forward to challenges as Newton city manager

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