Salina bike sharing program revamps user experience

KANcycle, a bike sharing program through OCCK Transportation, has updated its system to be more userfriendly via a mobile app. The new offering enables riders to plan a multimodal trip and unlock a bike in just a few steps in the Transit app. As a worldwide service, the Transit app allows users to navigate public transit with accurate real-time predictions, trip planning, step-by-step navigation and convenient payments. Now, Salina’s local bike sharing program can be viewed and accessed through the app.
Source: Salina Journal

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T12:17:17-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for November 16, 2022

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS “investment grade” yields. Every issuer’s credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Henry Schmidt2022-11-17T09:55:27-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

Manhattan to start Aggieville parking garage fees January 2nd

Starting January 2nd, Manhattan will begin charging for parking in the Aggieville Parking garage, with the first two hours free – with street parking also limited to two hours from 8 to 5 on weekdays. The Commission Tuesday unanimously approved the regulations – previously considering a 1-hour free parking time frame at a prior meeting before agreeing to a compromise on the matter with the Aggieville Business Association. Manhattan is hoping to incentivize long-term parkers to utilize the garage, leaving street stalls open for quicker stops in the district.
Source: 1350 KMAN

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T12:03:39-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

USD 235 applies for grant to rehab walking trail

A list of facilities improvement projects to be considered at USD 235 has not yet to be determined. In the meantime, Uniontown USD 235 Board of Education members on Monday, administrators are working towards funding renovation of the walking trail and replacing some playground equipment.
Source: Fort Scott Tribune

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T12:04:05-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

County to transfer former hospital building, COVID-19 funds to Legacy Health; specifics not revealed

Bourbon County officials are making the next steps toward the future of health care in the county. On Tuesday, Bourbon County Commissioners approved a series of motions related to a potential future project involving the Bourbon County Medical Building, formerly the Mercy Hospital building. County officials will sign agreements with Legacy Health LLC, a California company.
Source: Fort Scott Tribune

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T00:57:41-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

Fed’s Waller says he’s open to a half-point rate hike at December meeting

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday he’s open to reducing the level of interest rate increases soon so long as the economic data cooperate. The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee is set to meet Dec. 13-14, with market expectations running high that policymakers will approve another rate hike, but this time opting for a 0.5 percentage point, or 50 basis point move. That would come after approving four consecutive 0.75 percentage point increases.
Source: Economy

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T00:45:19-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

Giant Communications receives grant to expand service in Denison

Giant Communications has been awarded nearly $900,000 in grant funds from the state to expand internet services to residents living in Denison and the surrounding area, Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Monday. “This grant will allow Giant to build fiber-to-the-home to the town of Denison and close surrounding areas,” said Austin Taylor, Giant Communications general manager. “This was one of our largest problem areas during the COVID pandemic, when attempting to connect homeschoolers, anyone in need of telemedicine and folks who needed to work from home.” A total of $15.7 million will be awarded to seven service providers, including Giant, that will bring high-speed broadband service to underserved, economically distressed and low-population areas of the state, it was reported.
Source: Holton Recorder

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T00:41:43-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

Hays USD 489 discusses potential branding changes

The Hays USD 489 community could soon be debating on whether or not to change the high school’s mascot: The Hays High Indians. That’s why the district held a community conversation Tuesday night. The district’s superintendent says the goal of the meeting was not to make any final decisions or changes but rather to create a “launch point” to gauge how the Hays community feels about the district’s branding moving forward.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T00:40:07-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

How a Kansas ghost town got its name

Tucked away in Butler County, not far from a bend in the Little Walnut River, lies the ghost town of Boder. There’s not much left of the town itself. There’s the old post office which closed shortly after the start of the 20th century, a farmhouse, the ruins of a grist mill, and the Little Walnut Pratt Truss Bridge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. However, Boder isn’t the town’s true name. It’s not even Bodarc, as it was often pronounced.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T00:32:59-06:00November 17, 2022|News|

Commissioner contends new Emporia policy prohibiting ‘unlawful camping’ on public property is aimed directly at local homeless population

Emporia City Commissioners have enacted a new policy that will make “unlawful camping” in a public space a misdemeanor crime. The ordinance will establish a new city code prohibiting camping on public property without a permit. According to City Attorney Christina Montgomery, the city, in cooperation with the Emporia Police Department, will now begin developing the permit application process. Commissioners approved the ordinance 4-1 with commissioner Susan Brinkman serving as the lone no vote. During the meeting, Brinkman stated the ordinance was full of “sanitized language” and believes the ordinance directly targets the city’s homeless population.
Source: KVOE Emporia Radio

Ranson Financial2022-11-17T12:07:00-06:00November 17, 2022|News|