Local emergency manager participates in test program

The director of Leavenworth County Emergency Management recently had the opportunity to see the possible future of severe weather warning technology.

Chuck Magaha was one of four emergency managers from across the country to participate in a weeklong testbed program at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

Magaha said he was invited to the testbed to help with research for National Weather Service technological tools that are under development.

(Read more: Leavenworth Times)

Ranson Financial2019-10-22T21:41:02-05:00October 22, 2019|News|

Large crowds attend junior water rights meeting in St. John

The fate of junior water rights in a five county area covering the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Impairment Administration Zones has been delayed so more work can be done to solve the issue of agriculture water usage and water needs for Quivira.
Area producers and other interested parties packed the Stafford County Annex in St. John to overflowing at 3 p.m. on Oct 21 as representatives from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the KDA Division of Water Resources came together to present information and answer questions.

(Read more: Kiowa County Signal)

Ranson Financial2019-10-22T21:45:32-05:00October 22, 2019|News|

Chanute schools not immune to vaping crisis

The national trend of teenager vaping hasn’t left Chanute untouched, with both Royster Middle School Principal Don Epps and Chanute High School Principal Brian Campbell reporting that it is an issue in their respective schools. Epps has confiscated one vaping device so far this year, but Campbell said he has had about 12 at CHS.

Guidelines and rules for USD 413 are catching up with the times, as the school board just reviewed its tobacco policy that now includes a more precise statement regarding vape pens. Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams said that 413 is one of several districts updating the language of their policies.

Ranson Financial2019-10-22T21:47:31-05:00October 22, 2019|News|

New road funding program draws lots of interest

State transportation officials advised Monday that a new cost-share program that Reno County officials hope will pay for half the cost of replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge has drawn close to 100 competing applications. In total, the Kansas Department of Transportation received 92 applications, seeking nearly $242 million in KDOT funds. KDOT, however, has allocated only $50 million in funding for the first year of the program.

(Read more: Local – The Hutchinson News)

Ranson Financial2019-10-21T21:22:14-05:00October 21, 2019|News|

Colorful Wamego water tank wins People’s Choice award

A colorful water tank just west of the Pottawatomie County town of Wamego has come in first place in a national contest that generated nearly 20,000 online votes. The tank, painted in various shades of red, yellow and green with the word "Wamego" in black lettering, came out on top of voting that included more than 300 water tanks. According to the www.tankoftheyear.com website, the "People’s Choice" portion of the contest that the Wamego tank won was conducted …

Ranson Financial2019-10-21T21:21:14-05:00October 21, 2019|News|

Farmers face water right issues in Central Kansas

Three local counties are facing water right issues in Central Kansas and it has young farmers worried about their future.

“It’s not right,” said farmer Darrell Wood.

Fourth-generation farmer Darrell Wood is worried about the future for his sons.

“I will survive, but these two boys won’t because they both bought land assuming things would be okay and uh they’ve got land payments,” he said.

Pratt, Stafford, and Kiowa counties discussed water rights on Monday from the Rattlesnake River Basin and farmers said it could impact the economy if they lower their usage.

(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2019-10-21T21:22:04-05:00October 21, 2019|News|

Ten Ways to Protect Your City from Cyberattacks

Every hour, 26% of local governments report a cyberattack. But according to a new NLC analysis, done in partnership with the Public Technology Institute, nearly a quarter don’t have a cybersecurity plan that is designed to protect government information systems from attack/provide steps for recovery in case of attack.

[NLC has] recommendations for how you can keep your data secure…

(Read more: CitiesSpeak)

Ranson Financial2019-10-21T21:25:01-05:00October 21, 2019|News|

Kansas schools receive federal grants for student safety

Three Kansas school systems have received federal grants to help make students safer, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.

The money for Kansas is part of more than $85 million the Department of Justice has awarded nationally to bolster school security – including funding to educate and train faculty – and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.

“Schools should be safe places to learn and grow,” McAllister said. “We’re listening to students, parents, teachers and law enforcement officers throughout Kansas who told us they need help.”

(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2019-10-21T19:23:34-05:00October 21, 2019|News|

Hays Symphony Orchestra presents 4th annual Halloween concert

Looking for a fun, free and educational Halloween celebration that people of all ages will enjoy? Join the Hays Symphony Orchestra at the upcoming Halloween Children’s Concert at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Fort Hays State University’s Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.

This year’s program is titled “Beethoven Lives Upstairs” and features a delightful combination of music, story and theatre.

The story begins when young Christoph writes to his uncle about a wild-haired, cranky stranger who has moved into the apartment upstairs. Who could it be? None other than Ludwig van Beethoven! Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven, the beauty of his music and the torment of his deafness.

(Read more: News – The Hays Daily News)

Ranson Financial2019-10-21T19:22:13-05:00October 21, 2019|News|

Liberal School District copes with losses, plans to rebuild in wake of arson fires

The Liberal School District is working to return to normalcy and plans to rebuild after two arson fires destroyed its bus barn, elementary gymnasium and former high school building last month.

Liberal students came back to school on Oct. 8 after being out for 11 days. Bill Harvey, superintendent of schools, said faculty and staff are continuing to push through as best they can and are keeping their morale up, despite the situation.

“All of the debris from the fire has been cleaned up, as of last week,” Harvey told the Globe last week. “Our kids have been back in school. We had to put all of our students in the high school building for two days last week, but since last Thursday, we’ve been back to school as normal.”

(Read more: www.joplinglobe.com)

Ranson Financial2019-10-21T19:18:16-05:00October 21, 2019|News|

Local emergency manager participates in test program

Large crowds attend junior water rights meeting in St. John

Chanute schools not immune to vaping crisis

New road funding program draws lots of interest

Colorful Wamego water tank wins People’s Choice award

Farmers face water right issues in Central Kansas

Ten Ways to Protect Your City from Cyberattacks

Kansas schools receive federal grants for student safety

Hays Symphony Orchestra presents 4th annual Halloween concert

Liberal School District copes with losses, plans to rebuild in wake of arson fires

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