Finney County opens the only children’s shelter in Southwest Kansas

The Finney County Juvenile Detention Center is opening a children’s shelter, giving teens in foster care a place to stay in Southwest Kansas.
“People are working towards building more but for now, we seem to be the only one on this side of the state and it is a big need because a lot of our kids, it’s forcing a lot of our youth to be transferred to Kansas City, Wichita, and Hutchinson,” said Shelter Coordinator William Sanchez.
A bill was passed in 2016 that has fewer youths being admitted into juvenile detention centers and this had the department looking to use some of their unneeded space for children who are in need of a place to stay after a bad situation.
(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2020-03-03T07:52:17-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

Local company teams up with officials to develop plan for possible Coronavirus outbreak

As countries around the world are preparing for the spread of the Coronavirus, officials in Wichita are putting final touches on local plans.
A hydrogen-based fog and mist called Steramist can clear a room of viruses and infections within seconds and Ion Environmental Services uses it every day in Wichita and surrounding areas.
That’s why the company has partnered with officials to help develop a plan if the Coronavirus makes it way to Kansas.
“We are working with a number of officials, both city, state, and county,” said Camden Roach with Ion Environmental Services.
(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2020-03-03T07:52:33-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

Fed cut expected in March; Will it be 25bp or 50bp?

Although the Federal Open Market Committee will meet March 17 to 18, speculation about a coordinated cut by central banks across the globe before then continues, and experts are debating whether the Fed will cut 25 basis points or 50 basis points.
“This will be another wild week for financial markets, but optimism is growing that central bank intervention will prop up risky assets and that scientists and drug companies are getting closer to developing test treatments and vaccines,” said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at OANDA.
“Investors salivated that the bottom could be near as hopes were growing central banks would deliver a global policy response to contain the economic impact of the coronavirus,” he said.
(Read more: The Bond Buyer)

Ranson Financial2020-03-03T07:54:38-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

Kansas Main Street gets a makeover

The popular Kansas Main Street program that was re-established in 2019 now has a new look! The new Kansas Main Street logo was unveiled today by the Kansas Department of Commerce to generate excitement and support for the program, which is geared toward revitalizing small, rural Kansas communities.
“With the return of the Main Street program, communities have new access to resources and tools to help breathe new life into their commercial districts,” Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “I’m excited that we are able to introduce a new program brand that reflects the vibrancy of our Kansas Main Street communities.”
(Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce)

Ranson Financial2020-03-03T07:55:11-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

At least 120 manufacturing jobs are coming to Montgomery County

At least 120 manufacturing jobs with a pay scale above the median county wage are coming to Montgomery County.
At Monday’s Montgomery County Commission meeting, Coffeyville and county official unveiled plans by Prosperiti Partners to locate its new manufacturing plant at the former Southwire Manufacturing facility at the Coffeyville Industrial Park.
Prosperiti Partners, which is based in Springfield, Mo., plans to manufacture components for its pre-manufactured, modular housing dwellings at the Coffeyville plant. The company plans to hire 120 workers over the course of three years, with the goal of having the plant in operation by the end of the 2020 calendar year.
Read more: Montgomery County Chronicle.

Ranson Financial2020-03-02T13:37:40-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

10-year Treasury yield drops to another record below 1.04% as historic fall in US rates continues

The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to another record low on Monday below 1.04% as the historic decline in U.S. rates continued amid the coronavirus outbreak and Wall Street calls for Federal Reserve stimulus.
The 10-year yield hit a record low of 1.036% at one point overnight before bouncing and was last at 1.05%. The 2-year Treasury yield fell to 0.71%, threatening to break its low in November 2016. The 30-year yield was at 1.623%, a record low.
Investors are betting the Federal Reserve will now act aggressively in response to a coming economic slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. The fed funds futures market has already priced in a 50 basis point cut at the Fed’s meeting this month, according to CME Fed Watch tool.
Read more: CNBC.

Ranson Financial2020-03-02T07:00:37-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for February 28, 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 Financial2026-10-22T10:29:41-05:00March 2, 2020|Finance|

Butler County dispatchers train to screen callers for coronavirus symptoms

While countries around the world are experiencing the outbreak, Butler County dispatchers are preparing themselves in case the coronavirus worsens. They are implementing a new screening process for 911 callers.
We’ll ask them about travel, we’ll ask them about a short list of symptoms that we’re screening for that could be indicative of the corona virus,” said Chris Davis, Butler County 911 Director.
The questions are only asked if the caller reports a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. “That doesn’t mean they have the corona virus it just means that they have symptoms,” said Davis.
(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2020-03-02T06:51:28-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

Sedgwick County Zoo bans smoking, vaping

If visitors to the Sedgwick County Zoo want to light up a smoke or vape up, they’ll have to do it in the parking lot from now on.
On Friday, the zoo announced that it is joining other outdoor Wichita attractions like the Old Cowtown Museum and the new baseball stadium in banning smoking.
“The Sedgwick County Zoo is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for guests, employees, and animals,” zoo spokeswoman Jennica King announced in a written statement Friday. “To that end, the Zoo will prohibit smoking and vaping within the Zoo during normal hours of operation, beginning Sunday, March 1.”
(Read more: Local News |)

Ranson Financial2020-03-02T06:49:34-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

Johnson County officials get update on efforts to prep for possibility of coronavirus spread

The new coronavirus that has overwhelmed parts of Asia and now threatens Europe and the Middle East has not yet made an appearance in Johnson County. Even so, county, school and city officials are making plans now for how to deal with a public health threat whose outlines have been changing daily.
Johnson County commissioners got an update Thursday on how public health officials are addressing what scientists say could become a major outbreak of the flu-like disease. But because the virus is new and the threat in Johnson County is low, efforts so far have been to establish preliminary cooperation among governing bodies and health workers, and to discuss strategies for educating the public.
(Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Ranson Financial2020-03-02T06:49:04-06:00March 2, 2020|News|

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