Kansas Gas working to restore natural gas service to Ellinwood

Crews are continuing to respond to today’s damage to a Kansas Gas Service natural gas pipeline struck by a third party, resulting in the interruption of natural gas service to Ellinwood, Kansas. Technicians continue to go door to door to complete safety checks of the meters. Chris Komarek, Ellinwood City Administrator, and Amy Miller, Barton County Emergency Manager, are assisting local residents during this natural gas service outage.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2020-10-26T07:52:12-05:00October 26, 2020|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for October 22, 2020

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS “investment grade” yields. Every issuer’s credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:18:14-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

CARES Act Landlord Incentive Program launched in Pittsburg

The City of Pittsburg Public Housing Authority has launched a new landlord incentive program aimed at increasing affordable housing options for families in Pittsburg. The program reimburses landlords participating in the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for eligible repairs up to $1,000 per unit. This new program is made possible thanks to grant funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Source: City of Pittsburg

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:14:00-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

Treasury Yields Touch Multi-Month Highs

U.S. government-bond yields hit their highest levels in more than four months, following signs of progress in Washington toward a deal on a roughly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note settled at 0.815%, according to Tradeweb, compared with 0.796% Tuesday. That marked its highest close since early June, just before a summer surge of coronavirus cases. …Yet powerful forces continue to suppress Treasurys yields, keeping them near historic lows. Though the economy has rebounded from its sharp contraction earlier in the year, the path of its recovery remains uncertain in the midst of the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
Source: WSJ.com: Markets

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:13:24-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

Wichita Firefighters take off to assist with Colorado fire

Wichita Fire Department Chief Tammy Snow confirmed Thursday that four firefighters and one structure truck will be heading to Colorado to assist with the East Troublesome fire. This is southwest of Estes Park, Colorado. Chief Snow said WFD firefighters will be assigned to help with structure fires, not fighting the forest fire. Chief Snow said they are scheduled to be there for 72 hours.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:10:38-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

Hutchinson Fire Department crew headed to Colorado to assist with wildfire

The Hutchinson Fire Department shared on its Facebook page that based on a request it received Thursday morning for mutual aid through the Kansas Forestry Service for assistance with a growing fire in Colorado — HFD firefighters took off Thursday afternoon and are expected to reach Granby, Colorado Thursday night. The Hutchinson Fire Department shared they deployed a team of four wildland certified firefighters and one Type 1 Engine. The growing fire is named the East Troublesome Fire. The East Troublesome Fire is only 5% contained and growing rapidly with high winds and Red Flag conditions.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:09:27-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

Leavenworth Municipal Court offers diversion program to address mental health

Leavenworth city commissioners were briefed this week on a new Municipal Court diversion program for people with mental health problems. "We continue to deal with issues regarding mental health as a public safety issue," Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens said. He addressed commissioners when they met Tuesday for a study session. He said Leavenworth police officers responded to 166 mental health calls last year.
Source: Leavenworth Times

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:09:08-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

New water meters to gauge usage more accurately in Marysville

The new water meter system gradually being installed by the city of Marysville will allow residents to more accurately gauge their water use. “The thing I like about this system is that if somebody’s got a problem in a business or house or something, flags are going up at city hall. You don’t have to wait your 30 days for them to go out and read the meter,” said council member Kevin Throm.
Source: The Marysville Advocate

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:08:40-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

Overland Park won’t limit recording of public comments, but may require speaker sign-ups

The cameras can stay on for now during the open mic time at Overland Park City Council meetings, but early next year the council may require speakers to sign up in advance. The council’s Finance, Administration and Economic Development committee revisited the rules for the public comment sessions and decided to actively pursue the advance sign-up in a resolution that would be considered by the council near the end of this year.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:07:54-05:00October 23, 2020|News|

Olathe firefighters deliver hundreds of winter coats to children in need

Temperatures are dropping, and that means it may soon be time to pull on a winter coat. However, some families simply don’t have any, and they may not have the funds to get them. That’s why local firefighters dropped of boxes and boxes of warmth at the Olathe School District today. “A lot of people think, you know, Johnson County is so affluent that we don’t have the same social issues here as somewhere else, but it’s definitely there,” Kristopher Camp, with Olathe Professional Firefighters Outreach, said.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF

Ranson Financial2020-10-23T08:07:27-05:00October 23, 2020|News|