Lenexa Police Department holds use of force workshop for members of the public

Every split-second decision made by police can be scrutinized. That’s why Lenexa’s police department holds its annual citizens workshop, where residents can get a first-hand look at how and why officers use force. The annual Use of Force Workshop held by Lenexa Police comes at a time when officers across the nation are under fire for use of excessive force, including in the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. This annual gathering is a time of transparency, where the public can learn why police do what they do.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF

Ranson Financial2020-09-14T07:21:44-05:00September 14, 2020|News|

Johnson County’s microtransit ride share expanding service area

Microtransit, a ride share system meant to aid current transit services, is expanding its pilot program to include more of Johnson County, according to a statement from the county manager’s office. Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, service area will be expanded to include important new destinations, including the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, the new Johnson County Courthouse, and Merriam Town Center. It expands the current northern border all the way to the Wyandotte County line along Shawnee Mission Parkway and grows the southwest corner of the service area to include downtown Olathe.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF

Ranson Financial2020-09-14T07:20:26-05:00September 14, 2020|News|

Small, private school in Ark City arises amid pandemic

The pandemic crisis has people thinking outside the box and responding to needs in original ways. Or in the case of Ark City’s One Room Schoolhouse, using an old education model to educate kids in a new way. On Aug. 10, the Arkansas City USD 470 Board of Education made their decision to go with a hybrid format for classes this year. On Aug. 11, Lenell and Clay Puchalla decided they needed to set up a different kind of school for their kids’ sake. The Puchallas have a total of six adopted and foster children. Some of them have IEPs (Individual Education Programs) because they have special education needs.Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Ranson Financial2020-09-14T07:19:59-05:00September 14, 2020|News|

Trustee won’t drop litigation in Platte County, Missouri, default

The trustee for $32 million of defaulted bonds that Platte County, Missouri put its appropriation pledge behind wants the Missouri Supreme Court to have the last word on whether the county bears legal responsibility for repayment. UMB Bank NA has so far failed to persuade courts of its position that the financing agreement tied to the bonds require the county to make up pledged revenue shortfalls. The trustee on Wednesday filed a motion seeking a rehearing with the Court of Appeals and also asked for transfer of the case to state’s high court, according to court filings.
Source: The Bond Buyer

Ranson Financial2020-09-14T07:26:44-05:00September 14, 2020|News|

Revitalize Russell Continues to Gain Momentum

The Downtown Streetscape Committee and Revitalize Russell experienced a recent big win. One of the committee partners, the Russell County Historical Society, was awarded an $80,000 grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, resulting in a nearly funded Outdoor Restroom and Visitors Center Facility. As momentum continues to build, the project is undergoing beginning stage progress.
Source: KRSL Russell Radio

Ranson Financial2020-09-11T10:13:12-05:00September 11, 2020|News|

Wichita receives $21 million grant to improve North Junction

“Today’s award is a great benefit to Kansans, as the North Junction serves as a major crossroads in our state,” said Rep. Estes. “Transforming this area has been a top priority for the State of Kansas. This project will have a travel-time savings of $127 million and a safety savings of $4.6 million resulting from reduced crashes. The interchange connects rural and urban parts of our state, but years of vehicle traffic, congestion and crashes have diminished the efficiency of the current interchange and threatens the long-term prosperity of the region. Correcting this decades-old design is great news for south central Kansas.”
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2020-09-11T10:12:45-05:00September 11, 2020|News|

Pittsburg considering loan forgiveness for local business

Pittsburg city leaders will discuss loan forgiveness for a local business. If approved, a $700,000 loan would be forgiven for Riggs Chiropractic. It’s part for a loan forgiveness plan that some businesses can apply for. The city would pay for it from the economic development fund. That money comes from a sales tax in place since the 80s. Dr. Kayla Riggs, Owner of Riggs Chiropractic says without this opportunity, getting her business up and running would have been a lot more difficult.
Source: KSNF/KODE

Ranson Financial2020-09-11T10:12:09-05:00September 11, 2020|News|

Economic leaders looking to pay remote workers to move to Topeka

The Greater Topeka Partnership is looking to pay people who work from home to move to Topeka. The proposal is a part of the economic group’s Choose Topeka program, which received national attention when it was announced. Originally, the program was used to pay people to move to and work in Topeka full-time. People could get $10,000 for renting and $15,000 if they bought a home. Employers had to agree to match 50 percent of the incentive.
Source: KSNT News

Ranson Financial2020-09-11T10:11:14-05:00September 11, 2020|News|

‘Ghost sign’ restoration recalls Wellington history

For more than 100 years, a sign advertising an early cornerstone business in Wellington had been hidden. Today, through the magic of modern technology, people in other countries have been watching the restoration of the sign on YouTube. The “ghost sign” — 15 feet high, 50 feet long and 36 feet above the ground — on the now vacant building at 120 S. Washington advertised the Jacob Engle Dry Goods Store, opened in 1892 by Jacob Engle, a German immigrant.
Source: News – Dodge City Daily Globe – Dodge City, KS

Ranson Financial2020-09-11T10:10:35-05:00September 11, 2020|News|

Oktoberfest Hays 2020 revision

Members of the Volga German Centennial Association and organizers of Oktoberfest Hays, announced their 2020 Oktoberfest Hays REVISION plan. Even though the traditional Oktoberfest Hays event in Frontier Park will not occur this year, the format for 2020 will still offer the community some German traditions without the crowds. “I cannot say without a doubt that having a traditional Oktoberfest would be in the best interest of the city of Hays, the Volga German Centennial Association, and for our local community,” said Philip Kuhn, President of Oktoberfest Board.
Source: News – The Hays Daily News

Ranson Financial2020-09-11T10:10:03-05:00September 11, 2020|News|