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City employee looks back on 35-year career

info2024-11-04T10:38:54-06:00November 4th, 2024|

Payne was recognized at the Oct. 22 Derby City Council meeting for his 35 years of service to the city. He began his career with the city in 1989 as an engineering technician with the engineering department. This was a new team created to design and manage smaller engineering projects and oversee larger projects. With computers just starting to become popular in the workspace, Payne spent a lot of time producing hand drawings based on surveys he would complete. Those drawings were provided to contractors who would submit bids to the city. This included the addition of roads and underground infrastructure [...]

UG will consider zoning for 120-pump Buc-ee’s near Kansas Speedway

info2024-11-04T10:37:57-06:00November 4th, 2024|

A planned Buc-ee’s travel center — among the chain's largest — soon could contribute to the growing list of tourism attractions aiming to pull visitors to Wyandotte County. Buc-ee's Ltd. wants the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, to approve a zoning request for a new travel center at 601 Village West Parkway. The UG will review the request on Nov. 7. Founded in 1982, Texas-based Buc-ee’s chain of travel centers has developed a national following for its clean restrooms, Buc-ee the Beaver mascot and colossal convenience stores. It also offers a wide variety of food options, including Texas barbecue, [...]

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

info2024-11-04T10:36:48-06:00November 4th, 2024|

Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports. The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. Additionally, these projects are receiving almost $200,000 in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund. “Kansas’ airports play a vital role in connecting businesses to more opportunities and strengthening local economies,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These four projects will improve airport infrastructure while strengthening the state’s transportation network.” Source: Governor of [...]

Commissioners vote to approve solar panel agreements

info2024-11-04T10:35:36-06:00November 4th, 2024|

Bourbon County Commissioners on Thursday approved measures concerning the hot-button issue of solar projects in the county, although the votes were not unanimous. During the meeting, the commission discussed and later approved by a 2-1 vote a resolution rescinding the moratorium implemented in April on future solar projects, and termination of agreements with Hinton Creek Solar LLC, as well as a development agreement, road agreements and decommissioning agreements with Doral, NextEra and Advance Power for future solar projects. Source: Fort Scott Tribune

Wichita’s emergency winter shelter will operate around the clock. Here’s when and where

info2024-11-04T10:34:52-06:00November 4th, 2024|

The city of Wichita is moving forward with plans to open its emergency winter shelter in the former Park Elementary building around Thanksgiving. The shelter will be part of the planned multi-agency center for homeless services at Park. The City Council is poised to approve two contracts for the center Tuesday: one for more than $6.3 million of renovations to the building, and another to allow HumanKind to operate the emergency shelter this winter. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Municipal Bond Trends for October 31, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-11-01T10:42:20-05:00November 1st, 2024|

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.

Judge rules lawsuit against Olathe cop for fatal shooting can go ahead

info2024-11-01T09:28:22-05:00November 1st, 2024|

A lawsuit against an Olathe police officer who shot and killed a man in a mental health crisis on New Year’s Eve in 2022, as well as the city of Olathe, can move forward. In a ruling published this week, Judge Julie Robinson of the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kansas, denied parts of the officer’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, ruling that the officer is not eligible for qualified immunity, a legal doctrine that permits some government officials — like police officers — to avoid personal liability in some instances. The judge also declined to dismiss the city as [...]

Prank 911 call leads to lockdown at Overland Park elementary school

info2024-11-01T09:25:35-05:00November 1st, 2024|

Police officials say a prank 911 call prompted a lockdown at an Overland Park elementary school earlier this week. Overland Park officers responded to Sunrise Point Elementary School, 15800 Roe Ave., at 9:23 a.m. Tuesday after a Veterans Affairs Crisis Line received a threat. Sunrise Point school is part of the Blue Valley School District. Officer John Lacy, a spokesperson for Overland Park Police, said the crisis line reported that an armed subject was threatening to kill children at the school. Source: Johnson County Post

Elsmore residents want housing, infrastructure

info2024-11-01T09:24:01-05:00November 1st, 2024|

A Community Conversation allowed Elsmore residents to talk about their priorities and challenges. They talked about the need for short-term rental housing with an RV park or small rentals for hunters or those visiting the lake. They also want help with drainage and ditches. Infrastructure and housing top the list of priorities for Elsmore residents. The small community held a Community Conversation Oct. 22 to discuss what they enjoy about their town, as well as what areas need improvement. Allen County Commissioners received an update on the conversation Tuesday morning from Thrive Director of Community Engagement Marcia Davis. She noted that [...]

Law enforcement use of county airport runway sparks discussion

info2024-11-01T09:22:31-05:00November 1st, 2024|

Managing editor Sheriff’s deputy training at the airport was a topic of discussion at Monday’s Board of County Commission meeting. Both commissioner Raleigh Ordoyne and Road and Bridge supervisor Jimmy Workman observed several sheriff’s deputies’ patrol vehicles with flashing lights at the airport last week. Source: Backroads News