Sedgwick County collecting flood damage reports from residents

Residents who live anywhere in the county and suffered flood damage to your home or business are asked to call the United Way of the Plains at 2-1-1 to make a brief report.

Emergency management officials need the information to determine the extent of the damage across the county.
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The county says it will use the information it gathers to determine the extent of damage for possible additional resources. That’s something Wichita-area homeowner Don Payne says is much needed.

(Read more: KWCH News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-06T07:39:30-05:00June 6, 2019|News|

Atchison talks skatepark plan’s future

A plan to bring a state-of-the-art skating area to Reisner Park hasn’t seen nearly as much fundraising success as had been hoped for, and the City of Atchison is discussing how to adapt.

While a conversation held on Monday evening involving members of the City of Atchison governing body and professional staff hasn’t yet produced any concrete steps to change things up, officials agreed that the city’s hopes to have seen major progress on fundraising by the Skate High With Hope Foundation by the end of this year don’t seem likely to be be achieved.

(Read more: Atchison Globe Now)

Ranson Financial2019-06-06T07:35:59-05:00June 6, 2019|News|

School board president raises concerns with Derby Hills retention pond

The proposed location of a new retention pond at Derby Hills Elementary would be a safety risk because of its proximity to a playground, the president of the school board said at a recent meeting.
“People will say ‘it won’t happen,’ but I’m here to tell you, it will happen,” Tina Prunier said of the potential for children to drown. “I have a major concern with it being close to the playground.”
Board members were discussing the schematic design of a bond project at Derby Hills when Prunier raised her concerns at the May 28 meeting.

Joe Dessenberger, director of finance and operations for Derby Public Schools, and Mitch Binns, a regional manager for McCownGordon — the construction company managing all bond projects for the district — assured Prunier that they would take a second look at the pond’s location.

(Read more: Derby News | derbyinformer.com)

Ranson Financial2019-06-06T00:11:54-05:00June 6, 2019|News|

Wichita approves electric scooter pilot program

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Electric scooters could be headed to Wichita soon.

The city council approved a pilot program Tuesday. Companies that want to rent out scooters in Wichita will have to pay for the privilege through an administration fee of $500 to $1,000 and 15 cents for each ride rented. Officials say the money will go to a city fund to establish and maintain bike paths.

Nathan Huber of Gotcha scooters says the company will evaluate the new ordinance and decide soon whether to move into Wichita.

The ordinance also requires scooter operators to be 18 or older and go no faster than 15 mph. Scooters also would be barred from sidewalks or streets where the speed limit for cars is 40 mph or more.

(Read more: Great Bend Post)

Ranson Financial2019-06-05T23:55:35-05:00June 5, 2019|News|

Regulators OK acquisition of massive Kan. wind power project

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri utility regulators have approved the acquisition of a large wind energy project by a Chicago firm.

The decision Wednesday by the state Public Service Commission was a necessary step for Invenergy to buy the rights to construct the proposed Grain Belt Express power line.

The project initiated by Houston-based Clean Line Energy Partners would carry Kansas wind energy on a 780-mile path across Missouri and Illinois before hooking into an electric grid in Indiana that serves eastern states.

Missouri regulators earlier this year reversed their previous denials and gave the green light to the project. Missouri legislators then tried but failed to prohibit eminent domain for the project.

But the project still needs regulatory approval in Illinois, where an appeals court last year overturned the state’s previous approval.

(Read more: Hays Post)

Ranson Financial2019-06-05T23:53:28-05:00June 5, 2019|News|

Hays Public Library seeking input at stakeholder meetings

The Hays Public Library will host two stakeholder sessions to solicit input from the community to consider future services and events at the library.
Both sessions will be held on Monday, June 10. The first will begin at 1:30 p.m., the other will begin at 6 p.m.. The sessions are scheduled to last 90 minutes.
Brandon Hines, library director, said the sessions are an effort to develop ideas for ways the library can continue to develop as a community center.

Brandon Hines
“When I was hired on, we had a lot of projects we had already begun or had been discussed. They were teed-up and ready to go, so we set up a one-year plan to execute on quite a few of these,” Hines said. “We are kind of getting to the point now where we are wrapping those up so we need to transition to that next phase, and we know that we need to get some outside input.”
Some of the completed projects include a new digital sign located on 13th and Main, and the new RFID checkout system.

(Read more: Hays Post)

Ranson Financial2019-06-06T07:32:42-05:00June 5, 2019|News|

This Lenexa project is so popular, developers are expanding before they break ground

A new project in Lenexa City Center hasn’t made it past the planning stages, but demand is already so high the developers proposed a $960,000 expansion.

The development, called The Yard, will be an L-shaped building devoted to offices and restaurants overlooking a large patio — the reason for the project’s name — that will feature a fire pit, pickleball courts and outdoor seating. The plan also includes indoor parking.
The Lenexa City Council unanimously approved the expansion Tuesday night, allowing another 11,600 square feet of office space on an additional floor, and more parking spaces in the garage and on the street.

(Read more: Joco 913 News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-06T07:38:35-05:00June 5, 2019|News|

Study suggests combining sewer plants at Yoder, HABIT

After the Reno County Commission heard a report Tuesday, the board directed staff to pursue combining sewer treatment systems at Yoder and HABIT, the former air base west of Yoder that houses businesses.
That, despite the estimated $1.8 million price tag — at least $250,000 higher than just making necessary changes at each site — came on the belief doing so would be cheaper in the long run.
Public Works Director Dave McComb offered no timeline when he’ll bring the issues back to the commission, though the county is under some pressure from state health officials to improve the facilities.

(Read more: News – The Hutchinson News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-05T23:32:44-05:00June 5, 2019|News|

A look at some of Olathe’s upcoming road projects

In a recent newsletter, the city of Olathe outlined some of the major road projects being worked on now or in the upcoming months.
“Work is focused on the most congested intersections for improved traffic flow, decreased delays and reduced emissions,” the city said. “Traffic signal coordination complements construction projects for reduced traffic delays.”
The projects:
▪ Santa Fe Street and Ridgeview Road: Utility relocation is underway and the intersection will be improved with two left turn and two through lanes at each quadrant; dedicated right turn lanes for northbound, southbound and eastbound traffic, and a shared through/right turn lane for westbound traffic. Recent resident surveys have found that this intersection is the top priority for upgrades, the city said.

Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/olathe-southwest-joco/article231238108.html#storylink=cpy

(Read more: Joco 913 News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-05T23:27:43-05:00June 5, 2019|News|

Gardner wants input on downtown green space

The city of Gardner has posted a survey to obtain the community’s views on two proposed civic greens or small parks in the downtown area.

Among other things, the survey asks whether people prefer active parks or quiet ones, and whether active parks should be geared more to festivals and events or to sports and recreation.

The questionnaire will help the city craft its Gardner Destination Downtown plan, focusing on an eight-block area from Center Street to Sycamore Street, between Washington and Warren streets.

Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/olathe-southwest-joco/article231240023.html#storylink=cpy

(Read more: Joco 913 News)

Ranson Financial2019-06-05T23:25:52-05:00June 5, 2019|News|

Sedgwick County collecting flood damage reports from residents

Atchison talks skatepark plan’s future

School board president raises concerns with Derby Hills retention pond

Wichita approves electric scooter pilot program

Regulators OK acquisition of massive Kan. wind power project

Hays Public Library seeking input at stakeholder meetings

This Lenexa project is so popular, developers are expanding before they break ground

Study suggests combining sewer plants at Yoder, HABIT

A look at some of Olathe’s upcoming road projects

Gardner wants input on downtown green space

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