A major new football facility is on the horizon for Wichita. City leaders have announced plans for the Barry Sanders Football Complex, a regional destination for youth and adult football to be built at Dr. Glen Dey Park. In a social media video posted Thursday, Wichita City Council member Brandon Johnson said the complex is expected to be completed by 2026 and will serve as the new home for all youth football games in the city. Source: KSN-TV

A new way of training is in the works for one southeast Kansas fire department. "With this, we can recreate the safe environment, but also a more dangerous environment that we can handle and control ourselves," said Lt. Korey Lucian, Columbus Fire Department Lieutenant Paramedic. Sitting behind the Columbus Fire Department is this new facility -- which will soon be part of a more realistic fire training center. This new training facility -- which costs between $15,000 to $20,000 -- was made possible through community fundraising and it puts burn simulations in their own backyard. Source: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com

On April 10, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 199 into law, allowing the year-round sale of fireworks. The City of El Dorado discussed on Wednesday evening during a work session that they have no intention of expanding their city laws to include this.The El Dorado City Commission discussed this item and all agreed that there was no need to expand firework sales in El Dorado. The El Dorado Fire Chief Joe Haag was present to recommend the city take no change in the city ordinance. Source: Butler County Times-Gazette

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

As drought conditions continue to impact counties across Kansas, the Wichita area is being particularly impacted, with Sedgwick and two neighboring counties placed into emergency status within the governor’s updated drought declaration. Source: KWCH

The Hiawatha City Commission Monday evening on a 3-2 vote approved a motion to remove the ban on pit bulls and rottweilers in the city, and move forward with a stricter vicious dog ordinance. Source: MSC News

Voters in USD 265 Goddard have rejected a proposed $196 million bond that would have funded major upgrades and new construction across the district. According to unofficial results from the Sedgwick County Election Office, 2,541 voters cast ballots against the bond, while 2,053 voted in favor. A total of 4,594 votes were cast in Tuesday’s special election. The bond would have financed the construction of two new elementary schools, renovations to convert Oak Street Elementary into a pre-K learning center, and upgrades to fine arts, athletics, safety, security, and infrastructure throughout the district. Source: KSN-TV

Families will fill downtown Dodge City on Saturday, June 7, as the 14th Annual Main Street Festival kicks off with food, games, live entertainment, and a whole lot of quacking. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along historic Front Street. Organizers say the annual festival is designed to bring the community together while highlighting local businesses. Source: KSN-TV

The Hutchinson Fire Department battled a fire at the landfill early Tuesday. It started around 2:30 a.m. The fire involved an area 200 feet by 300 feet. The fire department said multiple bulldozers and front loaders were utilized to scrape off the burning material in the pit so it could be smothered and extinguished. The cause hasn't been determined, but the fire department said landfill personnel assumed that a lithium-ion battery was the culprit. Source: KSN-TV