City renames central fire station for longtime chief

The City of Garden City on Tuesday officially renamed the central fire state as the Allen Shelton Central Fire Station, in honor of longtime Fire Chief Allen Shelton’s 44 years of dedicated service to the department and the city.

Shelton retired on July 1.

“I’m very honored that the Central Fire Station will bear my name. There’s no words to express how grateful I am. I am very grateful,” Shelton said during Tuesday’s Garden City Commission meeting. “Thank you all very much. The City of Garden City has been fantastic to me over the last 44 years. Just a great place to work and live.”

(Read more: Greater Garden City » Feed)

Ranson Financial2019-07-08T01:11:28-05:00July 8, 2019|News|

How Wichita ballpark got $40 million in state incentives

Wichita doubled what it would pay to build a new baseball stadium — to $75 million — during private negotiations with a Triple-A baseball team.

It also doubled what it sought in state incentives to help pay for the stadium and nearby amenities — to $40 million — without conducting a feasibility study on the more expensive stadium.

City and state officials approved the new price tag quickly.

(Read more: Wichita Eagle)

Ranson Financial2019-07-08T01:07:00-05:00July 8, 2019|News|

Celebrating Our Small Cities

Each year, the National League of Cities celebrates our cities with populations of 50,000 or less. Across the country, our small towns, villages, and cities are the heartbeat of communities. While a large proportion of the United States continues to be urban, a growing majority of Americans live in small towns with populations between 2,500 and 50,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. These are the places where government is personal and strong foundations for community are built.

(Read more: CitiesSpeak)

Ranson Financial2019-07-08T01:03:38-05:00July 8, 2019|News|

Study: Kansas saves more money from federal disaster grants

A study has found that Kansas saves more money, on average, than any other state that uses federal grants to mitigate natural disasters.

The Pew Charitable Trusts analysis shows that for every $1 of federal funds spent on protecting against flood and tornado damage, Kansas avoided $6.81 in potential recovery costs.

The Kansas News Service reports that Missouri trailed close behind, with each federal dollar saving $6.72.

(Read more: 1350 KMAN)

Ranson Financial2019-07-08T01:00:11-05:00July 8, 2019|News|

Flooding still causing problems at El Dorado Lake

Officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism say Independence Day is one of the busiest weekends for state parks all year long. They say the lake is still recovering from flood waters.

Five of it’s six boat ramps are still under water, and several campgrounds still closed.

Thousands of people were forced to use one boat ramp, causing traffic and congestion on the lake. Some say they have never seen that before.

(Read more: KWCH News)

Ranson Financial2019-07-08T00:58:25-05:00July 8, 2019|News|

Dodge City approves Sidewalk Cafe ordinance

During the Dodge City Commission meeting Monday, city commissioners approved a sidewalk cafe ordinance for downtown restaurants.

“We received requests from restaurant owners within the Heritage District downtown to allow alcohol and food be allowed onto the sidewalks,” Dodge City legal counsel Brad Ralph said. “The restaurants would be allowed to have tables in front of the premises for patrons.”

Ralph said after seeing similar ordinances in areas throughout the state, the city amended the ordinances based off two concerns.

Ranson Financial2019-07-08T01:21:46-05:00July 6, 2019|News|

Wamego’s Fourth of July celebration attracts up to 50,000 people

On most days, Wamego has a population of about 4,800 people.You’d never know it on the Fourth of July, however, when as many as 50,000 people — possibly more — crowd into this Pottawatomie County town located about 45 miles northwest of Topeka.For many people, Wamego’s Fourth of July celebration is as good as it gets: a slice of Americana with scenes that Norman Rockwell could have painted 75 years ago.

Ranson Financial2019-07-06T23:04:40-05:00July 6, 2019|News|

Manhattan’s flag design contest

Manhattan officials have announced on the City website that seven finalists have been selected from 120 design submissions in the City’s new flag design contest. You can vote on your favorite concept either online or in person at city hall. Only one entry is allowed from each computer IP address and only one ballot per person can be otained at the customer service window.

To cast a vote online, please visit www.cityofmhk.com/flag. or to fill out a paper ballot in person, go to the customer service window at City Hall, located at 1101 Poyntz Avenue.

(Read more: Little Apple Post)

Ranson Financial2019-07-06T23:04:29-05:00July 6, 2019|News|

NextEra files suit against county seeking to overturn denial of its permit

NextEra Energy and some six dozen owners of land in Reno County filed suit in district court this week. The group seeks to reverse the county’s denial of a conditional-use permit for a proposed wind farm in the southeast part of the county.

The suit was electronically filed by Pretty Prairie Wind LLC, the Kansas limited liability company NextEra created to develop the project. It also lists as parties to the suit individuals, businesses or trusts that have contracted with Pretty Prairie Wind to lease land for the proposed 80-plus turbine project.

The 14-page lawsuit alleges problems with a protest petition that forced a unanimous Reno County Commission vote to approve the permit and contends there was no legal basis for denying the permit.

(Read more: Local – The Hutchinson News)

Ranson Financial2019-07-06T23:03:49-05:00July 6, 2019|News|

‘Big Ditch’ renamed in honor of man credited for saving Wichita

Following an act of Congress, the 60-year-old flood-control project credited for literally saving the city of Wichita is renamed for the man credited for its creation.

Rep. Ron Estes and Sen. Jerry Moran visited Wichita Wednesday to take part in the ceremony recognizing the official renaming of the Wichita-Valley Center Floodway — known locally as “The Big Ditch — to the MS Mitch Mitchell Floodway.

The project, completed in 1959, diverts water from Chisholm Creek, the Little Arkansas River, and the Arkansas River around the heart of Wichita and empties the water back into the river downstream of the city.
Estes discussed a few of the floods that nearly devastated Wichita before Mitchell pushed for the long-term solution.

(Read more: KWCH News)

Ranson Financial2019-07-06T23:03:18-05:00July 6, 2019|News|

City renames central fire station for longtime chief

How Wichita ballpark got $40 million in state incentives

Celebrating Our Small Cities

Study: Kansas saves more money from federal disaster grants

Flooding still causing problems at El Dorado Lake

Dodge City approves Sidewalk Cafe ordinance

Wamego’s Fourth of July celebration attracts up to 50,000 people

Manhattan’s flag design contest

NextEra files suit against county seeking to overturn denial of its permit

‘Big Ditch’ renamed in honor of man credited for saving Wichita

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