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Nearly 1,000 traffic cases dismissed in Douglas County District Court

info2023-09-06T08:35:33-05:00September 6th, 2023|

In hopes of avoiding numerous driver’s license suspensions, Douglas County District Court judges have dismissed about 940 traffic cases. The circumstances of the batch dismissals are also mentioned in a pending disciplinary matter against Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez. The traffic court docket, which generally brings dozens of people into one courtroom on Friday mornings, was placed on hold for the height of the pandemic. The DA’s office also continued cases on the docket during the delta variant wave in winter going into 2022. Source: The Lawrence Times

Municipal Bond Trends for September 1, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-09-04T11:31:22-05:00September 4th, 2023|

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.

Municipal Bond Trends for August 31, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-09-01T08:57:45-05:00September 1st, 2023|

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.

Fed’s Bostic says U.S. interest rates are high enough

info2023-08-31T09:56:52-05:00August 31st, 2023|

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic laid out a case on Thursday against any further U.S. interest rate hikes, saying monetary policy is already tight enough to bring inflation back down to 2% over a “reasonable” period. “I feel policy is appropriately restrictive,” Bostic said in remarks prepared for delivery to the South African Reserve Bank Biennial Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. “We should be cautious and patient and let the restrictive policy continue to influence the economy, lest we risk tightening too much and inflicting unnecessary economic pain.” However, “that does not mean I am for easing policy [...]

Stevens County Farm Bureau Initiative focuses on food insecurity

info2023-08-31T09:36:54-05:00August 31st, 2023|

With help from Kansas Farm Bureau’s campaign to End Hunger, Stevens County Farm Bureau is working to address food insecurity issues in Hugoton. This project came about in 2022 when County Coordinator Jamie Gooch contacted Nancy Bansemer with Project Hope to see what FB could do in helping feel any needs in our community for meat and nutritious food. Nancy was again quick to respond that they were always low on meat in their freezers and were currently trying to serve several families in our community. This project being so successful last year, plans were set forth to continue this End [...]

Presidential council calls for privatization of water systems

info2023-08-31T09:48:30-05:00August 31st, 2023|

President Joe Biden's infrastructure advisory council is recommending privatization and long-term leases of water systems to help manage what the council warned is a looming crisis facing the nation's aging water infrastructure. The recommendations come in a 39-page report released Monday from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, comprised of 30 state, local and private sector leaders who advise the president on risks to the nation's critical infrastructure. The council voted unanimously Monday to approve the report. Among its recommendations, the NIAC called for the creation of a federal water department or an equivalent cabinet-level agency to oversee a national strategy to [...]

Mulvane celebrates 150th Old Settlers

info2023-08-31T09:29:27-05:00August 31st, 2023|

Crowds swarmed the streets of downtown Mulvane through the final weekend of August, “harvesting memories” as the city celebrated the 150th year of the traditional Old Settlers Days festival. Aug. 26 was even officially proclaimed Mulvane Old Settlers Day by the Sedgwick County Commission. Winners were crowned in everything from photography competitions to the rodeo to the annual Little Miss Pioneer contest. In its 150th year, the festival showed no signs of slowing down offering fun for all ages with musical performances, a parade, carnival, car show and much more. Source: Derby Informer | Area

Valley Center rejects school bond issue, Clearwater approves sales tax

info2023-08-31T09:49:57-05:00August 31st, 2023|

There were split results in special elections for two Sedgwick County communities. In a mail ballot election that was tabulated Tuesday, Valley Center voters rejected a school bond issue. There were 2,159 no votes to 1,983 in favor of the proposal, giving the no ballots 52 percent of the total. The almost 74 million dollar proposal would have constructed a new elementary school and added 20 classrooms to the high school. Superintendent Greg Lehr said in a statement on social media, “While the bond did not pass, the needs remain. Because several USD 262 schools are at or over capacity with [...]

The City of Wichita is investigating a fire that caused part of a popular biking trail to collapse

info2023-08-31T09:27:02-05:00August 31st, 2023|

The City of Wichita is investigating a fire that was set in two drains causing a section of the Red Bud Biking trail to collapse. The Red Bud biking trail is a beloved path in Wichita. Chris Majors takes a ride on his green bike on the Red Bud every single morning rain or shine. However, today his daily bike ride didn't quite go as planned. "I can't pass through right now," he says while pointing at the large white sign that reads 'Sidewalk Closed.'" This is because of a fire that was set inside two culverts underneath the bike trail [...]

Panasonic makes De Soto footprint even bigger

info2023-08-31T09:24:20-05:00August 31st, 2023|

Panasonic announced it will lease 509,760 square feet in the Flint Commerce Center, roughly a mile from its $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant that is currently under construction. Flint Commerce Center is expected to open in summer 2024 at the corner of 103rd Street and Edgerton Road. Panasonic's space is expected to be right on that corner of the 370-acre park. De Soto Mayor Rick Walker says the city was trying to spark economic development on that site even before conversations started with Panasonic about their new home down the road. Source: KSN-TV