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Big Kansas Road Trip Highlights Rural Communities, Encourages Exploration

2025-06-27T08:32:03-05:00June 27th, 2025|

The Kansas Sampler Foundation’s Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) is more than just a travel event—it’s a statewide effort to introduce Kansans and visitors to the heart of rural communities. Beginning in 2018, BKRT is designed to help the public learn about rural life by experiencing it firsthand. Source: KCLY Radio

Clay County Sirens Run on Radio Signal, Require Regular Maintenance 

2025-06-27T08:28:40-05:00June 27th, 2025|

Within Clay Center city limits, four tornado sirens are located throughout the town – one for each direction. The county further maintains sirens in Wakefield, at Clay County Park, Longford, Morganville, Green, and Clifton.  Running off radio waves, the sirens are tested weekly between March and November to ensure they are working as they should. However, if there is a threat of inclement weather, the sirens are not deployed to avoid confusion.  Source: KCLY Radio

Should you help a turtle cross the road in Kansas?

2025-06-27T08:26:37-05:00June 27th, 2025|

Travelers hitting the road this summer in Kansas may come across a turtle or two trying to cross the street. But do they need any help from people? Turtles are on the move in Kansas as they look for mates or places to lay eggs. Drivers may occasionally spot one making slow progress across the road this summer and feel the need to lend a helping hand. Source: KSNT 27 News

New Emporia fire marshal getting acclimated to duties as city’s fireworks sales and discharge window opens Friday morning

2025-06-27T08:20:22-05:00June 27th, 2025|

Very soon, fireworks can be legally bought and shot in the Emporia city limits. Emporia Fire Marshal Stephen Beemer joined KVOE’s Morning Show this week to discuss the run-up to the official sales and discharge window beginning at 10 am Friday, as well as the do’s and don’ts of Emporia’s fireworks ordinance. Beemer says this is a busy week as he and other inspectors take a look at the different fireworks stands to make sure everything is up to snuff. Source: d2430

Goddard extends sales window for fireworks

2025-06-27T08:16:16-05:00June 27th, 2025|

As of June 20, Goddard officially started fireworks sales for the Fourth of July — taking advantage of new state legislation. Fireworks will be sold in Goddard through July 5, with discharge allowed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on… Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news,news/* of type article

Crosswinds Casino expanding, building 15-story hotel in Park City

2025-06-27T08:13:46-05:00June 27th, 2025|

Crosswinds Casino in Park City, off of Interstate 35 and 77th Street North, is expanding. On Thursday, a groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place, which will add a 15-story, Four Diamond hotel with 238 rooms. The hotel will have suites, a pool, an outdoor bar, a party area, private meeting rooms and a ballroom. The project will also add more space for gaming, including room for 1,400 slot machines, a high-limit room, a VIP lounge, a sports bar, a coffee shop, various lounges, and a gift shop. Source: KSN-TV

Municipal Bond Trends for June 25, 2025

2025-06-26T09:29:07-05:00June 26th, 2025|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Municipal Bond Trends for June 24, 2025

2025-06-25T09:52:57-05:00June 25th, 2025|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Kansas Tourism Announces 2025Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup

2025-06-25T09:09:27-05:00June 25th, 2025|

Kansas Tourism today announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state —  museums and historic sites, zoos, arboretums, art centers and more. “With such a wide variety of exceptional attractions participating this year, Sunflower Summer continues to open doors for Kansas families to explore and connect with every corner of our state,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “This program not only creates unforgettable memories for students and parents — it also fuels local economies by [...]

Divers deployed to clean Ark City water tanks

2025-06-25T09:08:29-05:00June 25th, 2025|

Certified divers will soon plunge into Arkansas City’s drinking water tanks. The Arkansas City Commission approved a $18,924 contract this week with Midco Diving & Marine Services, Inc. to clean and inspect several of the city’s water storage tanks while they remain fully in service. Instead of draining the tanks, professional divers in sealed dry suits will enter the active potable water system to carry out required maintenance. Their gear will be sanitized, and the divers themselves will be disinfected with a chlorine solution before entering the tanks to eliminate any risk of contamination. Source: KSN-TV

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