info2024-03-19T12:47:53-05:00March 19th, 2024|
Prairie Village residents will soon be able to provide input on a new $30 million city hall project. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday got a first look at renderings for the new city hall, a project officials have been working on since 2022. Source: Johnson County Post
info2024-03-19T12:46:59-05:00March 19th, 2024|
Communication is improving for first responders in a central Kansas county. It's all thanks to a $670,000 federal grant from Senator Jerry Moran's office. Ellsworth County is using the money to buy 162 vehicle and handheld radios. The ones they have right now are close to 30 years old, and finding the parts to repair them is difficult. Source: KSN-TV
info2024-03-19T12:46:18-05:00March 19th, 2024|
Overland Park has started to solidify its electric vehicle plans, taking steps to possibly add more electrified vehicles to its own fleet and expand its public charging infrastructure. ... The vote this week on the new plan falls short of formalizing any policy decisions — like whether or how much to charge drivers to use any public charging stations. Those discussions are expected to happen later. Instead, the 95-page plan is meant to help the city make plans “to implement a thoughtful strategy identifying needs and best practices” for EVs. Read the full adopted EV readiness plan here. Source: Shawnee Mission [...]
Henry Schmidt2024-03-19T09:52:49-05:00March 19th, 2024|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.
info2024-03-18T14:07:45-05:00March 18th, 2024|
Yates Center Chief of Police, Michael Strode is at the forefront of a new initiative to raise money for autism awareness. After discussions with his officers Chief Strode says they decided they wanted to find a way to help students in their school district. "The couple of teachers that I've talked with are ecstatic. They love the fact that we are willing to get involved and help. Of course, we have a very wonderful working relationship with our school anyway. [] being a small town of a little less than 1300 people, we all already know each other and work well [...]
info2024-03-18T13:50:22-05:00March 18th, 2024|
Marysville city council met in special session last Thursday, and following executive session unanimously approved a motion to extend an offer to Joshua Haverkamp for the post of City Administrator, with a contract to be negotiated. Mayor Todd Frye indicated no update at the regular meeting Monday evening. Haverkamp was among three finalists interviewed for the position, and is currently with the Kansas City, Missouri city manager’s office. He is a graduate of Kansas State, with a major in political science and a master’s in public administration. Source: Sunflower State Radio Network
info2024-03-18T13:47:58-05:00March 18th, 2024|
The Kansas Geological Survey is reporting lower groundwater levels across the state. The Survey, based at the University of Kansas, said while small increases were reported last year in western and northwest parts of the state, most other areas are tracking declines in water levels. There is an ongoing drop in levels of the southwest portion of the mighty Ogallala aquifer, which continues to shrink following back to back declines totaling almost five feet in 2022 and 2021. Authorities are also tracking ongoing declines of the Equus Beds, which serves Wichita and Hutchinson; and the Great Bend Prairie aquifer, which provides [...]
info2024-03-18T13:46:39-05:00March 18th, 2024|
The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) has released a plan to support electric vehicle use in the area. The Electric Vehicle Network Plan is described as a strategic roadmap designed to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles throughout the Wichita area. It outlines EV ownership, expands charging infrastructure, and promotes sustainable transportation practices. By establishing a robust network of charging stations, WAMPO aims to eliminate range anxiety and make EV ownership accessible to all residents. The plan is open for public comment through April 11th, and there are two ways for Wichita area residents to provide input. Source: 101.3 [...]
info2024-03-18T13:43:53-05:00March 18th, 2024|
The City of Garden Plain announced they will be hosting a city flag and logo design contest for the community. A selection committee will review all entries and choose the winning design that will be presented to the Garden Plain City Council for official adoption on or before May 1, 2024. The winner will be recognized at a City Council meeting and will receive a $250 cash prize. Source: KAKE - News
info2024-03-18T13:42:14-05:00March 18th, 2024|
The Clearwater Police Department and the City of Clearwater announced the death of a city police officer in a car crash. In a post on the city's Facebook page, Police Chief Kirk Ives and Mayor Burt Ussery said Officer Scott Hollingsworth died early Saturday morning while returning home from his shift. Hollingsworth had been with the department since March 2023. In part, the post reads, 'on behalf of our entire community, we offer our prayers, love and condolences to Scott’s wife, Hadley, daughter, Claire, parents, Greg and Nataly, and siblings, Jordan and Sydney during this time of unbelievable loss.' Source: KAKE [...]
