BPU celebrates 50th anniversary

Hundreds of people flocked to Main Street on Thursday evening to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU). BPU used the 50-year anniversary as a chance to thank customers for their support over the years.

“We just want to say thank you to the community, to our customers, since we have been a part here since 1969,” Carla Pearson with BPU said. “This is our way of saying thank you for supporting us.”

Ranson Financial2019-09-12T20:39:48-05:00September 12, 2019|News|

Paper or plastic? That may not be your choice much longer at Wichita stores

Paper or plastic? It’s not a choice you may have much longer.

Four women, including a fisheries scientist and a former City Council member, called on Wichita City Hall on Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags at Wichita stores.

“Plastic bags are everyplace in our community and they are a hazard to our environment,” said former council member Lavonta Williams. “(We’re asking) that we put a task force together so we can look at the feasibility of putting a ban together.”

(Read more: Local News |)

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T23:09:07-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

Maize High students give back to community on 9/11 anniversary

It’s been 18 years since the world stopped.

Most of us remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001.

But Maize High School students, most of whom weren’t even born yet, stepped out of the classroom Wednesday, to give back to the community.

Wednesday morning, trash, tires and overgrown weeds covered an alley by Pawnee and Broadway.

(Read more: KAKE – News)

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T21:31:02-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

Kansas school district prepares to sue over e-cigarettes

Officials at a Wichita-area school district say they are preparing to sue the makers, distributors and sellers of electronic cigarettes and vaping products.

Goddard school board President Kevin McWhorter says the district has a responsibility to protect students from a “growing crisis.” He discussed the issue at a news conference Tuesday, the same day that health officials announced the first death in the state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping.

The board passed a resolution Monday that allows a Kansas City area law firm to sue on the district’s behalf. McWhorter says the hope is that other schools and jurisdictions will file similar litigation targeting the e-cigarette and vaping industry.

Superintendent Justin Henry says the district doesn’t intend to seek class action status.

(Read more: Hutch Post)

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T20:14:47-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

Kids belong in school – September celebrates National Attendance Awareness Month

Karla Martinez, attendance and behavior interventionist at Great Bend High School, spoke to Freshman and Sophomore JAG-K students during class on Friday. Before helping students set attendance goals for the school year, Martinez first explained what truancy is and how missing just two days of school each month ads up to 18 days or 10% of the school year.

The opening days of school conjure up images of backpacks stuffed with notebooks and unsharpened pencils, bulletin boards freshly decorated by teachers, and students showing off new clothes to old friends. But even in these early days of the new school year, some students already are heading toward academic trouble: They’re missing too many days of school.

Across the country, nearly 8 million students miss nearly a month of school every year—absences that can correlate with poor performance at every grade level. This trend starts as early as kindergarten and continues through high school, contributing to achievement gaps and ultimately to dropout rates. In our community, attendance rates reported in 2018 were 92.7, falling short of the State average of 94.5.

(Read more: Great Bend Post)

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T20:09:15-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

‘It’s a manageable course.’ Lake Olathe Triathlon to highlight two-year renovation

On Sept. 21, the City of Olathe plans to put the spotlight on one of its newest attractions by drawing runners, swimmers and bicyclists to the area.

The city will host the Lake Olathe Triathlon to highlight a two-year renovation of the 170-acre lake and 258-acre community park. New amenities at this recreation destination include a beach and marina, paved trails, a nature playground and a 6,500 square-foot enclosed event pavilion with a glass front overlooking the lake.

Last year, while Lake Olathe was in the midst of its transformation, plans were launched for the triathlon at the suggestion of Parks and Recreation Director Michael Meadors.

(Read more: Joco 913 News)

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T20:05:53-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

‘Arrow’ signs on the way out in Topeka

The arrow-shaped “portable message center signs” that have been present for decades in Topeka will be banned here beginning in a little more than a year.

Mayor Michelle De La Isla and city council members voted 9-1 late Tuesday, with Councilwoman Sylvia Ortiz dissenting, to pass an ordinance making various changes to the city’s sign code aimed at making it more user friendly and improving the city’s attractiveness.

The ordinance revises city rules regarding such things as the design, placement, size and height of public signs.

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T19:52:59-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

First annual singing contest will celebrate city’s 150th

If you’ve got a good set of pipes, you might be able to win some cash in an upcoming singing contest.

The Derby Recreation Commission is inviting residents to “sing their hearts out” next month at the first annual Derby Sing Off, an all-ages contest celebrating the city’s 150th anniversary.

The DRC began accepting registrations for the contest in August and will accept audition videos until Sept. 13. Once registered, participants will be instructed on how to record and submit a demo video.

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T19:51:38-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

Marion County roads need work, more to it though

Not only do the residents of Marion County say that the roads of the county need work, Marion County Road Engineer Brice Goebel, would agree.

“I’ve only been here (in the position) since June 4. I’ve got tremendous amounts of rainfall, large amounts of very intense amounts that have exacerbated the problem of ditches being full, drainage problems, trees being in there, and just maintenance issues that all need to be addressed. And the rain just came down all over the county. I’ve just been hit everywhere. Mostly up in the north and west part of the county but then all of that water goes south,” said Goebel.

Not only did Goebel come into a newly created position that would have been difficult given the condition of the roads, but he was quickly hit with major flooding in the first 30 days of the job. An already difficult job became almost impossible for him.

(Read more: Hillsboro Free Press)

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T19:50:56-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

Dodge City International Fest set for Sept. 15

A celebration of diversity, ethnicity and culture will come together Seept. 15 the Dodge City International Festival.
The event is part of National Welcoming Week and will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2nd Avenue near the El Capitan statue.
This family event will feature food and beverage vendors, art, entertainment and more. The festival was made possible through Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce Multicultural Committee, Dodge City Public Library, Dodge City Cultural Relations Advisory Board and the Southwest Kansas Library System.

(Read more: Dodgeglobe.com – news,news/)

Ranson Financial2019-09-11T16:32:12-05:00September 11, 2019|News|

BPU celebrates 50th anniversary

Paper or plastic? That may not be your choice much longer at Wichita stores

Maize High students give back to community on 9/11 anniversary

Kansas school district prepares to sue over e-cigarettes

Kids belong in school – September celebrates National Attendance Awareness Month

‘It’s a manageable course.’ Lake Olathe Triathlon to highlight two-year renovation

‘Arrow’ signs on the way out in Topeka

First annual singing contest will celebrate city’s 150th

Marion County roads need work, more to it though

Dodge City International Fest set for Sept. 15

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