Company wants Kansas, other states to join the 14 that allow lemonade stands without permits

Grab those extra pennies and dimes, because it’s almost the official start of summer, which means kids are getting ready for peak lemonade stand season.

There’s one thing that could stop them from opening up shop on those hot neighborhood streets though: the law.

Only 14 states allow unpermitted lemonade stands, according to Country Time. So if you’re not in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Missouri, Louisiana, Illinois, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island or Connecticut, those adorable kids selling you lemonade without permits are breaking the law.

But one lemonade mix company wants to change that.

(Read more: KAKE – News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T23:04:12-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

What’s next for the USDA relocation

It was hurry up and wait when it came to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s June 13 announcement that hundreds of jobs would be coming to the Kansas City area as a result of the relocation of two agencies.

While the selection process that started in the fall is now complete, the agency appears to be moving quickly on its relocation to Kansas City.

The USDA plans to move two agencies to Kansas City: the Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

(Read more: Kansas City Business News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T23:02:06-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

13-year-old girl working to get a Kansas town its first dog park

PAOLA, Kan. —

A young girl’s desire to play with her dog has put one Kansas town on the path to getting its first dog park.

Annabelle Shaw is not a city planner. In fact, the 13-year-old hasn’t started high school yet, but her Boston terrier, named Baxter, motivated her to lay out plans for Paola’s first dog park.

“He’s pretty much the reason I started this, so he could have room to run and play,” she said. “He can’t be able to run out because there’s cars everywhere.”

Right now, the closest dog park is about a half-hour away in Olathe.

(Read more: KMBC)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T23:00:04-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

Country Stampede rebrands to Heartland Stampede, moves to Topeka in 2020

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) – Country Stampede, known for bringing country music’s biggest stars to Manhattan, Kansas for over two decades, has permanently relocated to Topeka to partner with Heartland Motorsports Park.

Announced today during a press conference, Mayor Michelle De La Isla confirmed the music festival has rebranded to Heartland Stampede and the 2020 music festival is set to take place June 25-27, 2020 at the Heartland Motorsports Park with country superstar Luke Combs revealed as its first headliner.

(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T22:57:53-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

Wichita joins World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Summer starts tomorrow and Wichita pools are already open. But do you know how to swim?

If not, join the City of Wichita at the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson from 11:30-12 p.m. today.

It’s a worldwide event that thousands of people are expected to participate in.

Organizers said it’s a way to break a Guinness World Record, but there’s also an important message.

(Read more: KSN-TV)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T22:56:55-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

Sneak peek of the Wichita school district surplus auction

Wichita’s USD 259 is auctioning off lots of things it no longer needs at a surplus auction next Tuesday at the old Dillons at 13th and Waco. Items to be auctioned include power tools, musical instruments, appliances, furniture and other used goods. … Click for video »

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T22:55:57-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

Butler County CERT growing over time

EL DORADO — The images are striking — a woman in shorts battling a small fire as she is consumed by smoke, a group of people using a blanket to move what appears to be a body. Those images, created by Butler County Emergency Management, grab attention.

But closer inspection reveals that the people within were not responding to a major emergency — for one, most of the people in them were smiling. And then there are the captions — what viewers are looking at was a training exercise.

Just like the photos, the training is a bit different as well. It was not first responders learning how to deal with an emergency — it was average joes. People interested in what is called the Community Emergency Response Team.

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T22:49:31-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce releases the 2019 Kansas Wheat Festival schedule of events

2019 KANSAS WHEAT FESTIVAL “Official” SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

July 9 – 13, 2019

*Schedule is subject to change*

(Read more: Sumner NewsCow)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T22:48:25-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

Arlington community members organize workshops to address food access issues

Food is a necessity. Humans need it to survive. But just because something is a necessity, doesn’t always mean it’s easily accessible.

Areas without ready access to fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthful whole foods are defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as food deserts. There is one such area just southwest of Hutchinson, but with the help of grants, community leaders and residents, a group is hoping to turn that around.

Kelsi Depew moved to Arlington in 2013 and became increasingly concerned about the city’s access to fresh, healthy food options.

“So I helped start a farmers market, and it helped a little,” she said. “There’s also a monthly food bank, but we are still considered a food desert by the USDA.”

(Read more: Local – The Hutchinson News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T05:47:22-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

Chetopa City Council’s cleanup efforts continue

City officials are continuing their efforts to clean up Chetopa.

The Chetopa City Council in recent months has been cracking down on code violations around town to try to make the city more appealing to people driving through. City Clerk Toni Crumrine said Wednesday city officials want to encourage people to make their properties look nice and neat and in good repair so that visitors don’t get the impression the city is full of run-down properties.

(Read more: Parsons Sun)

Ranson Financial2019-06-20T05:46:53-05:00June 20, 2019|News|

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