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Johnson County police handle more mental health calls. The nearest crisis center is in KCK

In the past year, Overland Park police officer Justin Shepherd has responded to mental health calls including a homeless man experiencing hallucinations and another person who was having thoughts of self-harm. But Shepherd has few options for getting someone in distress the help they need. Only two options are available 24 hours a day for people without insurance: take them to a hospital emergency room or to the crisis center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Source: KC Star Local News

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Mission Hills is installing cameras, license plate readers at 10 intersections

Mission Hills hopes to have 10 intersections outfitted with cameras or license plate readers by the end of the summer. The city has been installing cameras and automatic license plate readers at key intersections to help police solve crime, said Capt. Ivan Washington with the Prairie Village Police Department, which contracts with Mission Hills for police services. “The purpose of the initiative is to help as an investigative tool to provide tips or leads to the investigation division to hopefully be able to bring criminal cases to a positive resolution,” Washington said.
Source: KC Star Local News

Ranson Financial2022-08-15T06:56:36-05:00August 14, 2022|News|

After years of planning, a new housing development is coming to Edgerton

Leaders of a southwest Johnson County community that is starved for housing on Thursday approved its first new single-family housing development in almost two decades, according to a news release. In an unanimous vote, the Edgerton City Council approved a conceptual plan proposed by developer Rausch Coleman Homes to build about 275 homes on more than 80 acres at the southwest corner of Braun and Eighth streets, according to the news release from ElevateEdgerton!, a public-private economic development partnership with the city. The new housing development is much needed for the community that sees its population nearly triple each day as employees head to work at a fast-growing business park there. The new development has been years in the making.
Source: KC Star Local News

Ranson Financial2022-08-15T06:57:01-05:00August 14, 2022|News|

City of Emporia encouraging citizen response to ongoing survey

As the city of Emporia continues navigating new waters, a new citywide survey will help the administration identify the city’s strengths and weaknesses according to City Manager Trey Cocking. During a recent installment of the Talk of Emporia, Cocking discussed a recent survey that began arriving in residents’ mailboxes last weekend. According to Cocking, the survey through ETC is designed to give the city residents feedback on which areas the community thinks need improvement.
Source: KVOE Emporia Radio

Ranson Financial2022-08-14T20:36:52-05:00August 14, 2022|News|

Festival book celebrates 50 years of ‘Winfield’

Winfield resident Seth Bate has penned book on the history of the Walnut Valley Festival as the 50th anniversary of the world-famous event approaches. The book recounts some of the untold history and hidden lore of the annual event. Winfield’s Walnut Valley Festival examines the early years and what distinguishes it from other music festivals. It also includes reflections from entertainers, staff, crew, campers and fans, according to a press release issued Friday. Bate moved to Kansas in 1989 to attend Southwestern College. He married Jenny (Muret) and made Winfield his home. He started working at the festival as an emcee and stage manage run the late 1990s. He and Jenny later managed the workshops where participants learn from festival musicians.
Source: The Arkansas City Traveler

Ranson Financial2022-08-14T20:36:11-05:00August 14, 2022|News|

As Wichita embraces efforts to reduce homelessness, profound challenges remain

Staci Ellis left a verbally abusive relationship and ended up homeless in Wichita for nine months before settling into an apartment about four weeks ago. Ellis, who describes herself as a huge advocate for the homeless population, has been homeless four times. She said everyone in Wichita’s homeless community knows her because she previously worked at a shelter where she collected and handed out donations. The way Ellis sees it, one of the biggest challenges for Wichita’s homeless population is knowing where to get help.
Source: Kansas Reflector

Ranson Financial2022-08-14T20:35:04-05:00August 14, 2022|News|

Kansas homes selling for over list price, study says

A new study that showed states where homes are selling for less than list price shows Kansas homes are selling above list price. The study is done by RubyHome, and analyzed historical Zillow data from the previous 12 months that sold at a different amount than the list price. Kansas came in 38th in the nation, with homes selling for 100.99% of the list price. The study found that West Virginia is the state with the lowest sales-to-list ratio, where homes were selling for on average 97.28% of their list price. Number three on the list was Oklahoma, where homes were selling for 98.07% on average.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-08-14T20:33:48-05:00August 14, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 12, 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.

Ranson Financial2022-08-14T20:27:01-05:00August 14, 2022|News|

Kansas Supreme Court finds Wichita ordinance unconstitutionally overbroad

The Kansas Supreme Court has sided with a Wichita man and found that a city ordinance is unconstitutionally overbroad thereby vacating his convictions. The Kansas Supreme Court says in the matter of Appeal No. 122,007: City of Wichita v. Arlando Trotter, it affirmed part and reversed part of the Court of Appeals decision to reverse the Sedgwick Co. District Court’s dismissal of two criminal charges against Trotter. The Wichita Municipal Court convicted Trotter of failing to file a license application after-hours and teen club or entertainment, which the Supreme Court said it knew nearly nothing about…. The Supreme Court said it unanimously reversed the Court of Appeals on both grounds, finding that the ordnance was, in fact, unconstitutionally overbroad and that the panel made a mistake by raising the propriety of the second dismissal because the City of Wichita had waived the issue in its briefing.
Source: WIBW

Ranson Financial2022-08-14T14:50:50-05:00August 12, 2022|News|

City’s Past Building Its Future: Historic commercial structures helped shape Hutchinson’s business, housing and transit

Since the turn of the century, Hutchinson began to grow through three key factors: salt, railroads and grain production. Reno County Museum chief curator David Reed said those three factors caused Hutchinson’s success in the early 1900s, with dozens of residents building large commercial spaces. “There’s a reason why things are here in Reno County,” Reed said. “There’s a reason why Hutchinson had three railroad lines at one time — I want people to have that sense of community, and that we’re all here because these guys were doing something 100 years ago.”
Source: Hutch News

Ranson Financial2022-08-14T13:00:00-05:00August 12, 2022|News|

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Johnson County police handle more mental health calls. The nearest crisis center is in KCK

Mission Hills is installing cameras, license plate readers at 10 intersections

After years of planning, a new housing development is coming to Edgerton

City of Emporia encouraging citizen response to ongoing survey

Festival book celebrates 50 years of ‘Winfield’

As Wichita embraces efforts to reduce homelessness, profound challenges remain

Kansas homes selling for over list price, study says

Municipal Bond Trends for August 12, 2022

Kansas Supreme Court finds Wichita ordinance unconstitutionally overbroad

City’s Past Building Its Future: Historic commercial structures helped shape Hutchinson’s business, housing and transit

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