Manhattan to discuss creation of public arts program

Manhattan city commissioners Tuesday will look at establishing a new public arts program. … Because of the increase of public art projects citywide, city administrators want to discuss establishing an arts program by initially hiring an additional full-time employee to kickstart this program. The city would add this position under the 2022 budget. The program would help establish public art projects around the city. Prior to this, the city handled art projects by developing a process for each one. With the establishment of this program, the city can leverage resources and create more public art on city property.
Source: themercury.com

Ranson Financial2021-06-14T06:54:05-05:00June 13, 2021|News|

Derby PD looking to enhance crime reduction efforts

Within the past year, the Derby Police Department has taken measures to try and address the rising trends of theft seen in the area. The introduction of the shoplifting reduction team was one such effort, and the latest is looking into additional equipment for the department. Presenting at the Derby City Council’s annual budget workshop on June 8, Police Chief Robert Lee made requests for the 2022 budget – including the addition of license plate reader cameras. The cameras – which would cost $36,000 up front (and $16,000 annually after three years) – are a measure that Lee said will help with vehicle and suspect identification, which is intended to help with efforts to reduce theft and shoplifting in Derby.
Source: Derby Informer | News

Ranson Financial2021-06-14T06:55:38-05:00June 13, 2021|News|

Return of Paola Heartland Car Show draws crowd to Park Square

Hundreds of people turned out to take a look at some rare and classic automobiles for the 19th annual Paola Heartland Car Show. People were eager to get out, take pictures of their favorite cars and visit with owners about how they brought their dream cars back to life. Stacey David from the TV series “Gearz” was on hand to meet and greet people, signing autographs, including a special pin-striped electric Fender guitar which was auctioned off during the car show held on the Paola Park Square on Saturday, June 12.
Source: Local News | republic-online.com

Ranson Financial2021-06-14T06:55:53-05:00June 13, 2021|News|

Pierceville residents oppose development of a sand mine

Residents of Pierceville Township spoke against the development a sand quarry run by Huber Sand in Pierceville at the June 7 Finney County Commission meeting. A Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is being held on June 16 at 9 a.m. at Garden City Hall in Commission Chambers as Huber Sand has filed an application for a conditional use permit to run a sand gravel quarry in Pierceville. The land is currently zoned as “A” Agricultural and is generally located at South Main Street and East Avenue D. The property straddles the Finney County and Gray County line. Pierceville resident Dionisio Garcia expressed concern about a quarry being developed there, one reason being an increase in traffic, making it unsafe for his children, and that the sand trucks would be driving on city streets.
Source: GC Telegram.

Ranson Financial2021-06-12T14:28:39-05:00June 11, 2021|News|

Economic development initiative underway to bring new business to Independence Industrial Park

At this evening’s meeting, the Independence City Commission cleared the way for a major economic development project in the West Laurel Industrial Park. The commissioners approved the sale of 36.1 acres of land in the industrial park at a reduced cost to JDKS Bundle LLC, a company that plans to develop a warehouse and distribution facility on the property. Commissioners also approved the extension of public utilities and Enterprise Drive to the facility site, as well as approved submission of any applicable grants to fund related public infrastructure improvements. The utility and roadway expenses total up to $1.1 million.
Source: Independence, KS – News Flash

Ranson Financial2021-06-11T07:18:01-05:00June 11, 2021|News|

Rural hospitals to get help with funding in wake of financial crisis

Rural hospitals in Kansas that faced mounting financial struggles during the pandemic are getting more money to provide critical care to patients. Last month, the state has taken one of its first steps in securing new sources of funding to help rural hospitals, enacting the Rural Emergency Hospital Act. Governor Laura Kelly held a ceremonial signing for the bill, House Bill 2208, on Thursday. The bill aims to increase access to health care and mental health services, especially in rural communities, where options are limited. “It protects our rural hospitals and it increases access to telemedicine. Each initiative will benefit Kansans long after the pandemic is over,” Gov. Kelly said.
Source: KSNT News

Ranson Financial2021-06-11T07:17:10-05:00June 11, 2021|News|

El Dorado survivors remember ‘Wrong Way Tornado’ 63 years later

63 years ago Thursday, a massive tornado tore through El Dorado, Kansas. The EF-4 twister was on the ground for eight miles and was 300 yards wide. Leroy Burton of El Dorado was 9-years-old during the tornado, "He [dad] said, if it ever stops moving you know it’s coming right at you. And at about that time it stopped moving. We went out the backdoor and ran like hell to the storm shelter." Stephen Sheridan of El Dorado was only 1-year-old during the tornado, but it nearly took his life. "She [mom] said she went and picked me up out of my baby bed and she said not ten minutes later a 2×4 came through the window." On Thursday, the tornado’s survivors and relatives remembered the thirteen El Dorado residents killed in the storm. In 2007, the town built a memorial for the victims in Graham Park.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2021-06-11T07:16:48-05:00June 11, 2021|News|

Federal telehealth bill heightens conversation about broadband access in rural Kansas

New federal legislation to make pandemic-based telehealth allowances permanent has researchers, broadband advocates and lawmakers talking about the importance of bridging the digital divide in rural Kansas. The Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act championed by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), alongside Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), is aimed at ensuring “rural and underserved” health care providers can offer telehealth services after the pandemic. Services would include audio-only telehealth appointments, acknowledging many rural areas lack reliable broadband. Changes would include allowing payment-parity for audio-only health services, waive any restrictions to allow patients to be treated from home and permanently allow rural health clinics and qualified health centers to serve as distance sites for telehealth services.
Source: Kansas Reflector

Ranson Financial2021-06-11T07:15:43-05:00June 11, 2021|News|

City of Humboldt sells street signs for $10 a piece

The City of Humboldt, Kansas is selling some lightly used street signs. They’re moving from white and black signs, to blue and white. You can get yourself one of the street signs for $10 a piece.
Source: KOAMKOAM

Ranson Financial2021-06-11T07:14:00-05:00June 11, 2021|News|

Johnson County judge moves towards ruling new emergency management laws unconstitutional

Portions of an expansive new Kansas emergency management law that opened the door to lawsuits challenging local COVID-19 precautions could become invalid after a Johnson County judge said this week they hold “significant constitutional problems.” In an order Tuesday, Johnson County District Judge David Hauber asked Attorney General Derek Schmidt, who helped draft the law and is running for governor, to appear in court as he considers ruling portions of it unconstitutional. The request came in Hauber’s ruling on a lawsuit parents filed against the Shawnee Mission School District seeking to force an end to the district’s mask mandate. The suit used procedures established by Senate Bill 40, passed in March by the Legislature in response to a backlash against state and local measures to combat the pandemic.
Source: KC Star.

Ranson Financial2021-06-11T07:12:08-05:00June 11, 2021|News|

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