Haysville tap water might soon look milky, but don’t worry

24 Thursday, August 24

Haysville tap water might soon look milky, but don’t worry

info2023-08-24T23:13:43-05:00August 24th, 2023|

Haysville residents may see cloudy or milky water soon, but it's not a concern and only temporary. Haysville Public Works said in a Facebook post on Thursday the Corrosion Control Project is reaching a new milestone and launching an Orthophosphate Treatment System on Aug. 30. The treatment, public works says, adds a protective layer to both city pipes and residential pipes, preventing lead and copper from entering drinking water. "It's all about providing you with safe, high-quality water," the post reads. Source: KSN-TV

24 Thursday, August 24

Municipal Bond Trends for August 23, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-08-24T09:47:09-05:00August 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 Thursday, August 24

Groundbreaking ceremony coming next week for Coffey County semiconductor plant

info2023-08-24T00:02:53-05:00August 24th, 2023|

A groundbreaking and shovel ceremony for a new computer chip manufacturing facility in Coffey County is set next week. Secure Semiconductor Manufacturing, a microelectronics manufacturer who will primarily supply semiconductor components for EMP Shield and other Semiconductor manufacturers across the United States, will break ground on its 30,000 square foot facility at 1 p.m. Sept. 1, at the Coffey County Airport. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas will provide the keynote address and will be joined by other legislators and local officials, ending with a shovel ceremony, during which pictures will be taken. Source: Derby Informer | News

23 Wednesday, August 23

City of Wichita considers fines for landlords who retaliate against renters

info2023-08-23T23:57:28-05:00August 23rd, 2023|

Wichita is considering fines for landlords who retaliate against tenants who are otherwise in good standing. The proposed ordinance introduced Tuesday to City Council would penalize landlords who evict or raise rent within six months of a tenant’s complaint to the city or landlord about housing conditions. It would not apply to tenants who are late on rent or fail to uphold other tenant responsibilities. State law makes it technically illegal for landlords to retaliate against tenants for complaining to city inspectors. But there is no agency to enforce the rule. “There’s nowhere to make complaints other than some kind of [...]

23 Wednesday, August 23

Freeman to build new hospital in Pittsburg

info2023-08-23T23:52:45-05:00August 23rd, 2023|

Freeman Health System made a big announcement in southeast Kansas Wednesday morning. In a news conference held in Pittsburg plans for a brand new hospital were revealed. Officials specified the new facility will be approximately 170,000 sq. ft. in size, house 50 beds, and introduce 50-100 new jobs in the area. An exact location or timetable for the project was not provided. Source: KSNF/KODE

23 Wednesday, August 23

Paola gears up for annual Roots Festival

info2023-08-23T23:51:51-05:00August 23rd, 2023|

The tradition of the Roots Festival in Paola will continue Friday and Saturday, as musicians and barbecue enthusiasts gather on and around Park Square. It will be the 34th year for the festival, which will take place Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26. There will be a change this year to the barbecue competition, which is always one of the highlights of the festival. Barbecue organizer Jon Smail said there will still be the East Central Kansas State Barbecue Championship, but there will also be a backyard cookoff this year. Smail said about 25 to 35 barbecue teams will compete [...]

23 Wednesday, August 23

Prairie Village explores adding housing into commercial zones

info2023-08-23T23:44:38-05:00August 23rd, 2023|

Prairie Village is exploring options to mix residential projects into some districts of the city already zone for commercial uses. The planning commission on Tuesday asked city staff to research the feasibility of allowing different types of housing to exist alongside office buildings and shopping centers in some limited quarters of the city. At the meeting, staff laid out current standards and options for growth for each district — multifamily, commercial and mixed-use districts — and the commission discussed what options they’d like to see in the future. Source: Prairie Village Post

23 Wednesday, August 23

Johnson County parks featured in new retro-style posters

info2023-08-25T09:15:24-05:00August 23rd, 2023|

Four Johnson County parks have been posterized. Earlier this month, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District unveiled four “classic WPA-style” poster designs, each featuring a local park under JCPRD’s purview. The parks featured include: Shawnee Mission Park in Shawnee, created by Michael Perry,, Cedar Niles Park in Olathe, created by Daniel Bartle, Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton, created by Tad Carpenter, Lexington Lake Park in De Soto, created by Luke Wittman. Source: Prairie Village Post

23 Wednesday, August 23

Shawnee Mission district must pay family $400K in special ed dispute

info2023-08-23T23:37:53-05:00August 23rd, 2023|

A court ruling that the Shawnee Mission School District denied an elementary school student appropriate special needs services will have a financial impact on the district as a new school year begins. The district has been ordered to pay $400,000 in attorney fees for the parents who brought the suit, as well as hire an independent specialist to develop the child’s education plan and hire a behavior analyst to track the child’s progress as he attempts to make up for the three semesters he had been denied appropriate services. The district already has incurred $432,503 in legal fees from the three years [...]

23 Wednesday, August 23

Lawrence Municipal Court receives big haul in school supply drive to reduce ticket fines

info2023-08-23T23:36:49-05:00August 23rd, 2023|

A Lawrence Municipal Court initiative that allowed people to pay for $50 worth of traffic tickets with $15 worth of school supplies brought in more than 900 items. Vicki Stanwix, court administrator, said via email Tuesday that 44 people donated items in exchange for a reduction in parking or infraction fines. The court also received donations from some people who owed less than $50 in fines, and from people who did not owe fines to the court but wanted to give back to the community, she said. Altogether, the court received 924 school supply items including 187 glue sticks, 160 boxes [...]