info2025-02-05T09:46:56-06:00February 5th, 2025|
One of Parsons’ finest has dedicated 20 years to the city’s police department. Action 12’s Damara Hale spoke with Chief Deputy Dennis Dodd about being the change. “It’s someone who’s broken that cycle, where things are going good and they’re making a difference.” Since he was born, Deputy Chief Dennis Dodd has wanted to make a difference in the city where he was raised. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2025-02-05T09:44:39-06:00February 5th, 2025|
Topeka is expanding its restrictions on where homeless people can stay. At the City Council, on Tuesday, Feb. 4., the governing body approved new changes to a citywide camping ordinance. Two big changes are a 10-day limit for how long someone can camp on private property and no camping within 100 feet of public infrastructure. The city is also clarifying that language to include roads, utilities, government buildings schools and healthcare facilities. That was reduced from 500 feet under the previous ordinance. Source: KSNT 27 News
info2025-02-05T09:43:20-06:00February 5th, 2025|
A major food production plant in northeast Kansas is due to shut down this month in the Emporia area, ending hundreds of jobs for the local community. 27 News reached out to the City of Emporia this week to get an update on the imminent closure of the local Tyson Food Plant. City Manager Trey Cocking said the plant’s final day of operation will be on Friday, Feb. 14. Tyson Food, Inc. announced the closure of its Emporia plant in December 2024. More than 800 workers were included in the layoff notice for the plant, spelling the end of a major [...]
Henry Schmidt2025-02-05T09:12:22-06:00February 5th, 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.
Henry Schmidt2025-02-04T09:55:23-06:00February 4th, 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.
Henry Schmidt2025-02-03T12:03:22-06:00February 3rd, 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.
info2025-02-03T09:48:47-06:00February 3rd, 2025|
Though a federal judge has temporarily blocked the order and the White House’s original memo has been rescinded, the Trump administration’s proposed freeze on federal grants, loans and other funding streams has left many local governments, organizations and community groups in Johnson County waiting for clarity. The potential freeze calls into question the fate of millions of dollars expected to flow into Johnson County for various projects, regional partnerships, community initiatives and other programs over the next few years. The Trump administration’s stated justification for the pause, articulated in a memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget issued [...]
info2025-02-03T09:47:18-06:00February 3rd, 2025|
The city of Merriam is clearing the way financially for two public projects at one of the city’s busiest intersections: buying the old Antioch library branch and burying utilities along Shawnee Mission Parkway nearby. In the past month, the Merriam City Council has separately approved the right to issue debt to purchase the now-vacant Antioch Library building for nearly $4 million and finance another $5 million for burying utility lines in front of the Merriam Grand Station development across the street. The city council voted 7-0 on Jan. 13 to approve a resolution reserving the right to issue debt for the [...]
info2025-02-03T09:45:18-06:00February 3rd, 2025|
Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects. CDBG, a program facilitated by the Kansas Department of Commerce and its Quality Places Division, is a federal grant program that provides funding for projects that might otherwise not be constructed. The total funding of $10,849,582 will be matched with local funding, allowing more than $26.9 million to be available for the identified local projects. Source: Kansas Department of Commerce
info2025-02-03T09:44:12-06:00February 3rd, 2025|
The partially built structures at Mission Gateway could sit untouched for another year or more as the site’s future remains ensnared in court. But instead of reaching a decision that would allow the site to be sold and future development plans to be considered, the judge suggested a trial may be necessary. Two years ago, the Mission City Council approved a $268 million mixed-use project that would’ve included a 90,000-square-foot Cinergy Entertainment complex, 50,000 square feet of commercial or restaurant space, 370 apartment units and a parking garage. The second face would have included a 200-room hotel and 100,000 square feet [...]
