Two dozen of Kansas’ regional airports share $14M in federal grants

Two-dozen airports in Kansas won the federal grant lottery and will be investing $14 million in repair, update and expansion projects.
The biggest recipients in western Kansas included Garden City Regional Airport, which is in line for $1.7 million to install pavement markings to upgrade airfield safety. The Hays Regional Airport was awarded $1.4 million for acquisition of runway guidance systems.
“Kansas airports are vital to the regional economies throughout Kansas, connecting communities large and small and providing necessary supplies and emergency medical services for rural areas across the state,” said U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.
(Read more: The Leavenworth Times)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:31:07-06:00February 21, 2020|News|

Cowley County employees concerned over concealed carry want changes

Some Cowley County employees have asked commissioners to reconsider the county’s concealed carry policy.
The commissioners, at their January work session, asked county administrator Lucas Goff to investigate the state’s current gun-carrying policies and report to them. They gave no indication that they would consider changing the county’s current policy, but asked only for information which will probably be discussed at another work session, Goff said.
At the work session, some county employees said they had received the concealed carry training and thought that covered them in the courthouse.
(Read more: The Arkansas City Traveler)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:29:22-06:00February 21, 2020|News|

Feral feline favorable functions

Every town has its population of feral cats. Let me be clear right up front, when I say feral cats, I’m referencing cats that live on the streets or in the fields, that are unsocialized and quite possibly have never had an “owner,” not Fluffy that rolls around in a paper sack on the living room floor and cuddles with you at night.
Over the years many towns and states have adopted programs to trap and neuter feral cats to keep them from reproducing. That’s good, but then most are turned loose once again to live back on the streets and in the fields. Cats are ferocious and efficient hunters, and if they live near grain elevators, feedlots etc., where there are lots of rodents, they can be extremely helpful.
(Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com – RSS Results)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:29:10-06:00February 21, 2020|News|

The modern earthquake era looks to be ending … mostly

On Aug. 16, the second day of the school year, students in the Burrton district felt the shake of a 4.2 magnitude earthquake. They knew exactly what to do: hide under their desks until it stopped.
It was a fairly new procedure, as the district, which is halfway between Hutchinson and Wichita, hadn’t conducted its first drill until the end of the 2018-19 school year.
“They just adapted beautifully,” the district’s superintendent Joan Simoneau said. “We couldn’t have asked for a better crisis situation, especially on the second day of school.”
(Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com – RSS Results)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:28:32-06:00February 21, 2020|News|

KS lawmakers discuss bill preventing cities from banning single-use plastic bags

Lawmakers at the Statehouse Thursday discussed a bill that in part, would ban cities in Kansas from banning single-use plastic bags.
In Kansas, Wichita, Salina and Lawrence are among the cities looking to evaluate a ban on plastic bags like the ones commonly used at the grocery store.
Many advocating for the plastic-bag ban cite environmental concerns.
(Read more: KWCH News)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:24:00-06:00February 21, 2020|News|

State officials celebrate Parsons industrial park partnership

State Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz and Secretary of Commerce David Toland visited southeast Kansas Thursday for a ribbon cutting and ceremonial throwing of a switch to mark the arrival of the first loaded train cars at the Great Plains Industrial Park in more than 40 years. "As a southeast Kansan it really is a terrific day to come home and to celebrate this first domino that’s falling at Great Plains Industrial Park," Toland said.
(Read more: Pittsburg, KS – Morning Sun)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:23:21-06:00February 21, 2020|News|

Horton Commission lays plans for potential healthcare return

The Horton City Commission met for the first time in February, and heard a report from a meeting between Mayor Bryan Stirton, Commissioner Wade Edwards and City Administrator John Calhoon, and Atchison Hospital CEO Jeff Perry.
Calhoon reported that he is confident that the purchase of Horton’s hospital is complete, and Perry said he will attend a future meeting of the Commission to discuss plans to re-open the Horton clinic. Calhoon stated that Perry would like to hold an open house prior to opening, and the Commission planned to call a Special Meeting the day of the open house and adjourn from City Hall to attend the open house.
(Read more: hiawathaworldonline.com)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:08:46-06:00February 20, 2020|News|

Marion County planning commission to tackle wind farm regulations

County planning and zoning officials will direct their thoughts to Article 27 of wind energy conversion systems overlay district regulations during coming meetings in the hope of resolving controversy that arose in recent months over the regulations.

Much of the controversy has been spurred by regulations regarding the distance wind turbines must be set back from public roads, property lines of neighboring property, and residential structures not included in the permit area.

Concern from nonparticipating landowners spurred them to ask the board to look at Article 27, said planning and zoning commission chairman Derek Belton.

(Read more: HILLSBORO Star-Journal)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:09:47-06:00February 20, 2020|News|

Hillsboro stands to lose if Census misses people

Hillsboro could lose as much as $46,220.40 in federal funding for each household not counted in the 2020 Census, a spokeswoman from the Kansas League of Municipalities told city council members Tuesday.

Census numbers are used both for redistricting the U.S. House of Representatives and allocation of federal funds.

“Millions and billions of dollars are involved,” Wendy Stark said. “The information will impact the population for 10 years.”

(Read more: HILLSBORO Star-Journal)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:10:11-06:00February 20, 2020|News|

Engaged citizens, investment in Old Town, and honors all around at Lenexa Mayor’s 2020 State of the City address

A happy and engaged citizenry, paired with continued investment from commercial developers are the outcomes of a long-term “pro-growth” attitude in Lenexa, Mayor Michael Boehm said Wednesday in his 18th State of the City address.

Citizen satisfaction survey results consistently rank Lenexa higher than the average city in the metro area over such services as public safety, parks and recreation and snow removal, as well as its long-term vision of planning growth throughout the city, Boehm said.

“When you see outstanding results time after time, it might be tempting to think that great outcomes are easily achieved; this is simply not the case,” Boehm said. “Our tremendous results are the work product of dedicated individuals who work to make our community exceptional.”

(Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Ranson Financial2020-02-21T07:10:32-06:00February 20, 2020|News|