Pittsburg partners with DEA to promote safe drug disposal

Pittsburg police, the Crawford County Mental Health Center, and the federal government team up to keep drugs off the streets. PPD was one of 4,500 nationwide sites for the bi-annual “Drug Take Back Day.” These events give people with unwanted or unused medication a chance to safely dispose of it. The drugs are collected on site, temporarily stored by the police department, and then collected by the DEA for incineration. And the “safe disposal” aspect of the day goes beyond keeping them out of the wrong hands.
Read more: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com

Ranson Financial2025-10-27T09:07:04-05:00October 27, 2025|News|

Proposed noise ordinance targets Bourbon County Bitcoin mine

The Bourbon County Commission is considering a new ordinance that would limit noise in the county. This is the latest attempt to regulate noise surrounding a Bitcoin mining facility in Bourbon County. The facility holds several containers worth of computers constantly solving math equations to mine Bitcoin. The operation is powered by an industrial-sized generator with noise that ranges up to 80 decibels constantly — and a low-frequency hum which can be felt in the surrounding areas.
Read more: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com

Ranson Financial2025-10-27T09:05:50-05:00October 27, 2025|Legal|

Parsons sales tax renewal may affect housing costs, growth

A long running sales tax in Parsons is up for renewal in the November 4 election. The half cent sales tax which in question generates 1 million dollars a year for housing. City administrators say historically, the community has voted to keep this tax in place because it allows for lower property tax rates, helping with housing costs.
Read more: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com

Ranson Financial2025-10-27T09:04:48-05:00October 27, 2025|Finance|

Series 24/7 to feature Parsons Police Department in nine episodes

A southeast Kansas police department is making its reality television debut. The Parsons Police Department is working with camera crews from the CW show 24/7 to document the day-to-day life of a handful of police officers in the city. Officers say the show’s producers are pleased with the content they’ve gotten so far, and plan to showcase Parsons in nine episodes of their upcoming season.
Read more: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com

Ranson Financial2025-10-27T09:03:58-05:00October 27, 2025|News|

LaHarpe sales tax proposal would fund streets

LaHarpe residents will be asked to bring back a sales tax that would help fund upkeep of city streets. For 10 years, the city had a 1% tax before it expired earlier this year. But the tax expired after voters rejected a similar measure last November that would have extended the tax at a 1.5% rate for the next decade. The lost funding could not have come at a worse time, Mayor Mae Crowell said, because the city’s costs are skyrocketing.
Read more: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2025-10-27T09:03:01-05:00October 27, 2025|Finance|

K-State is using AI to address hiring shortages in rural Kansas

Basically what it’ll be able to do is pull opportunities for jobs, economic growth, feed into our database and basically be able to reach out directly (to alums) about opportunities.
Read more: CJonline

Ranson Financial2025-10-27T07:34:27-05:00October 27, 2025|HR|

Municipal Bond Trends for October 23, 2025

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. 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.

Henry Schmidt2025-10-24T10:57:59-05:00October 24, 2025|Finance|

Hutchinson 911 dispatcher wins national telecommunicator award

Allison Weil, a 911 dispatcher for Hutchinson-Reno County, was named the 2025 NiCE PSAP Telecommunicator of the Year. Her nomination stemmed from a call where she guided a young boy whose mother was having seizures.
Read more: Hutch News

Ranson Financial2025-10-24T08:33:28-05:00October 24, 2025|News|

City of Coffeyville Launches Brand New Leaf Pick-Up Service

The City of Coffeyville’s Public Service Team is excited to announce a brand-new service to assist residents with their fall cleanup — the Leaf Pick-Up Program, running now through the end of November. Residents who would like to take advantage of this service will need to complete the Leaf Removal Request Form, located on the City’s website. Here is the direct link to the form: www.coffeyville.com/forms.aspx?FID=99. (www.coffeyville.com) This new service makes disposing of fall leaves easier than ever. The Public Service crew will use a new leaf vac and leaf box to collect leaves piled along the curb. Residents do not need to bag their leaves — simply rake them into a pile by the curb, and the Public Service Team will take care of the rest.
Read more: Coffeyville, KS – News Flash

Ranson Financial2025-10-23T09:46:55-05:00October 23, 2025|News|

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more than $442 million, are moving into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) construction pipeline. This is the fourth round of projects moved to KDOT’s construction pipeline under the Kelly administration’s bipartisan 10-year IKE program.
Read more: Ad Astra Radio

Ranson Financial2025-10-23T09:45:17-05:00October 23, 2025|Grants|