‘Somebody Somewhere’ finds big heart in the ‘Little Apple’ of Kansas

26 Friday, May 26

‘Somebody Somewhere’ finds big heart in the ‘Little Apple’ of Kansas

info2023-05-26T12:10:57-05:00May 26th, 2023|

"Somebody Somewhere" is an emotional comedy on HBO and streaming on MAX that takes place in Manhattan, Kansas. It follows Sam, played by Kansas native Bridget Everett, as she returns home in search of herself. Along the way she meets chipper and compassionate Joel, played by Jeff Hiller. Hiller's acting career spans almost 20 years — many of his roles have been bit parts. He says his success on this show comes from years of playing "someone that we all know." "I love being able to play a character, honestly, that has a last name," Hiller said. Source: KCUR News

26 Friday, May 26

Spring Hill police ask for votes to help pay for K-9 Loki’s kidney surgery

info2023-05-26T12:10:25-05:00May 26th, 2023|

The Spring Hill Police Department is asking you to cast a vote to help to support its K-9 officer. K-9 Loki, a Belgian Malinois/Shepherd mix, joined the Spring Hill department in 2021 after being donated by the Olathe Police Department. Loki was initially purchased by Olathe police from a kennel in Pennsylvania, but a medical scan showed Loki had an underdeveloped kidney that would need to be removed. When Olathe police notified the kennel of Loki’s condition, they were told a replacement dog would be given to the department free of charge, but if Loki was returned, he would be euthanized. [...]

26 Friday, May 26

Municipal Bond Trends for May 25, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-05-26T09:31:06-05:00May 26th, 2023|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.

24 Wednesday, May 24

Municipal Bond Trends for May 24, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-05-26T08:14:21-05:00May 24th, 2023|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.

24 Wednesday, May 24

Communities Across Kansas Receive Nearly $3.2M CDBG Grant Funding

info2023-05-25T10:38:06-05:00May 24th, 2023|

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced 10 communities received almost $3.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Grant awards were made in three categories: Water and Sewer, Commercial Rehabilitation, and Housing. The three programs, which provide crucial funding for community development projects in Kansas, received a total of $3,193,740. “CDBG grants are tailored to assist in funding broader needs of communities across our great state,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “These programs play a vital role in the health and well-being of cities and counties throughout Kansas.” The Water and Sewer Program [...]

24 Wednesday, May 24

Kansas farmers brace for worst wheat crop production in 60 years as drought cuts yield

info2023-05-25T11:25:42-05:00May 24th, 2023|

With wheat fields about a month from harvest, Kansas farmers are bracing for what is projected to be the worst wheat crop in 60 years or more. "Wheat farmers have been living this every day," said Marsha Boswell, a spokesperson for the Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers. "They've seen the effects of the drought since the crop was planted last fall. They've seen fields that didn't emerge until the last couple weeks. "What's even more heartbreaking than that is the few fields that looked good a couple weeks ago are going downhill in areas that have [...]

24 Wednesday, May 24

Kansas rethinks workforce needs: Efforts emphasize good-paying jobs without degree requirements

info2023-05-25T11:23:08-05:00May 24th, 2023|

As Kansas businesses struggle to find workers to fill open positions and a series of megaprojects promise to create thousands of more jobs, state and local officials are promoting non-university options to students. 'A lot of work is going on around the cosmosphere of not only recruiting businesses, but also ensuring that those businesses have talent and then twice-fold keeping our our talent here in Kansas and recruiting talent to and back to Kansas,' said assistant secretary of commerce Mike Beene. Beene, who oversees the state's workforce services and is a former teacher, praised the state's education system — from K-12 [...]

24 Wednesday, May 24

Haysville declared Purple Heart City

info2023-05-24T10:39:23-05:00May 24th, 2023|

Earlier this month, Haysville joined Derby as the second city in Sedgwick County to earn the Purple Heart City designation. During the May 8 Haysville City Council meeting, Mayor Russ Kessler signed a proclamation making the distinction official, while a ceremony was held May 15 unveiling the signage and banners that will be displayed throughout Haysville announcing its Purple Heart City status. Source: Derby Informer | Area

24 Wednesday, May 24

Flame of Hope to pass through Emporia, Lyon County

info2023-05-24T10:36:57-05:00May 24th, 2023|

Emporia Police Department officers and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies will carry the Special Olympics Kansas Flame of Hope through Emporia and Lyon County next week. Officers will collect the torch on May 31 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Old U.S. Hwy. 50, and bring it into Emporia. Runners will set off at 9:00 a.m. June 1 after a brief ceremony in front of Emporia State University, 1 Kellogg Cir. In total, this leg of the torch run will travel 105 miles as part of an overall 1,600-mile journey for the Flame of Hope across Kansas as part [...]

24 Wednesday, May 24

City of Larned receives $1.1 million for new fire engines

info2023-05-24T10:34:22-05:00May 24th, 2023|

The City of Larned on Monday received over $1 million for upgrades to the Larned Fire Department. The City of Larned says the funds will go towards replacing two outdated fire engines, as well as a mobile emergency communications center. The mobile emergency communications center is a dedicated vehicle that can be driven to a location to serve as a command post, which the city says will "allow the city to continue to serve its citizens during times of crisis." Source: KSN-TV