Salina to break ground on multi-family housing

Work on new multi-family housing will begin soon in Salina. The complex will be built near Magnolia and Interstate-135. The City of Salina says the location will offer future residents access to shopping, dining and entertainment. Funding for the apartment, $25,000,000, was awarded through Kansas HB 2510 and Kansas SB 267 by the Department of Commerce to help accommodate housing expansion needed for new employees in the area. “Phase 1 will offer 254 modern apartments, featuring spacious floor plans, Basketball Court, Children’s Playground, Pickleball Court, BBQ grilling area, Clubhouse & in-unit laundry. We are confident that these apartments will appeal to a wide range of residents, from young professionals to families,” said Jeremy Hurt, lead contact for Salina Destination Development. Salina Destination Development was selected through a competitive RFP process and approved by the Salina City Commission.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2024-05-03T10:14:18-05:00May 3, 2024|News|

New license plate cameras are catching criminals in Pittsburg

New license plate recognition cameras installed across Pittsburg are quickly starting to pay off.
In February, 14 license plate recognition or LPR cameras purchased from Flock Safety out of Atlanta, were installed with the hope of catching criminals coming in and out of Pittsburg.
The cameras send real-time alerts to law enforcement when it recognizes a stolen vehicle — or one associated with a missing persons case from an “Amber” or “Silver” alert. Within two months of implementing the LPR cameras, Pittsburg Police are already seeing positive results.
Source: KSNF/KODE

Ranson Financial2024-05-03T10:12:22-05:00May 3, 2024|News|

Artist building largest ‘I Like Ike’ button in Abilene

The cattle town of Abilene is embarking on another “world’s largest” tourism project this year focused on honoring one of its most famous residents.
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau announced in a press release Thursday, May 2 it plans to construct the world’s largest “I Like Ike” campaign button in honor of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. A $22,000 Kansas Tourism Attraction Development grant will be used to fund the project along with donations collected from more than 200 sources.
Julie Roller-Weeks with the visitor’s bureau says the inspiration for this project comes on the heels of the success of the new world’s largest belt buckle constructed in Abilene in 2022. This new attraction is being constructed by local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metal Works who was responsible for making the massive belt buckle.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2024-05-03T10:09:46-05:00May 3, 2024|News|

An Emporia park is saved, after community rallies together

The controversy over an Emporia park is over. On Wednesday, May 1, Quaker Park in Emporia was removed from the surplus property list. The City was trying to sell the park for a housing development but now says Quaker Park will not be turned into housing. The city gathered to make this decision during the City Commission Agenda Meeting. By starting a petition, people in the community collected more than 800 signatures to save the park, with only 462 signatures needed. The city commission validated the advocate’s efforts today in the meeting.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2024-05-03T10:08:06-05:00May 3, 2024|News|

Heavy flooding leaves parts of Fort Scott underwater

Fort Scott, Kansas is hit the hardest with flooding from the weekend storms. According to city officials, most of the flooding is north of town and along Highway 54 east towards Uniontown. Most of the clean-up around town should take less than a week. Damaged roads will be repaired.
Source: KOAM News

Ranson Financial2024-05-03T10:06:45-05:00May 3, 2024|News|

Public hearing for Shawnee Co. solar and wind farms

The Shawnee County Planning Commission will consider a wind energy ban and a one-year solar energy moratorium. “This public hearing process is a very important step to take as Shawnee County considers banning wind farms, and a moratorium on solar farms,” Director of the Shawnee County Planning Department Joni Thadani said. “We look forward to hearing from the community. Even if you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the meeting on the Shawnee County YouTube livestream.”
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2024-05-03T10:03:42-05:00May 3, 2024|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for May 2, 2024

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.

Henry Schmidt2024-05-03T08:31:50-05:00May 3, 2024|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for May 1, 2024

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.

Henry Schmidt2024-05-02T10:05:41-05:00May 2, 2024|News|

Fed keeps rates steady as it notes ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its ground on interest rates, again deciding not to cut as it continues a battle with inflation that has grown more difficult lately. In a widely expected move, the U.S. central bank kept its benchmark short-term borrowing rate in a targeted range between 5.25%-5%. The federal funds rate has been at that level since July 2023, when the Fed last hiked and took the range to its highest level in more than two decades. … With its the decision to hold the line on rates, the committee in its post-meeting statement noted a “lack of further progress” in getting inflation back down to the central bank’s 2% target.
Source: CNBC

Ranson Financial2024-05-01T14:08:42-05:00May 1, 2024|News|

Crawford County landowners speak out against wind, solar

The Crawford County Commission room was packed on Friday as dozens of local landowners were present to show support for a moratorium on any further development of wind and solar farms in the county. Calling themselves the Crawford County Coalition Against Industrial Wind and Solar, county resident Ray Huff spoke on their behalf. Huff said he is not “anti-green” or a conspiracy theorist, but focused on the potential detrimental effects wind turbines have on local wildlife.
Source: Morning Sun

Ranson Financial2024-05-01T14:05:51-05:00May 1, 2024|News|