Here is the city’s 5-phase plan to fix WPD’s problem-riddled evidence facility

Wichita City Manager Bob Layton took a lot of heat Monday after announcing a list of big problems at the Wichita Police Department evidence building after an audit almost two years ago. “Based on what I heard from the chief, I thought we were taking immediate action,” said Layton, referring to when former Police Chief Gordon Ramsay first told him about the audit last year. It includes things like poor security, huge backlogs, lack of staff, and not storing some rape kits at the proper temperature.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2022-09-30T06:55:44-05:00September 30, 2022|News|

Charges filed after 68 dogs seized from Conway Springs home

Sumner County officials have seized 68 dogs from a home in Conway Springs, and the homeowner was arrested for cruelty to animals. Deputies found the dogs suffering from poor health, malnourishment and traumatic injuries. Three dogs were taken last week by animal control officers in Wellington to a hospital for treatment. Deputies served a search warrant and seized 65 more dogs, ranging from puppies to adults. Several agencies have been helping to find foster homes for the dogs.
Source: 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2022-09-30T07:05:17-05:00September 30, 2022|News|

Hall celebrates retirement from DRC after 18 years

Jay Hall has been a friendly face to co-workers and patrons of the Derby Recreation Center for nearly 18 years. As a facility coordinator, he helped ensure the rec center was running smoothly by overseeing the building operations while on duty. On Sept. 22, Hall celebrated his retirement with the DRC staff. There is a lot to reflect on after nearly two decades with the organization, but one thing that stood out to Hall was the people. He said he worked with a passionate staff that supported each other and worked well as a team.
Source: Derby Informer | News

Ranson Financial2022-09-30T00:17:25-05:00September 30, 2022|News|

Slate of fall festivals set to begin

A number of neighboring communities will be hosting fall festivals in the coming weeks, with Andover and Rose Hill among them. First up, Greater Andover Days will be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, with a number of additions to the normal slate of activities this year. There will be a photography contest, a pair of fitness-oriented events put on by the Andover YMCA, Touch a Truck, and tailgating/cook-off competition introduced with this year’s festival. … According to festival president Lovina Finders, Rose Hill’s annual festivities will be a fun-filled weekend as well, taking place Oct.7-9. “We have a wonderful festival planned for this year,” Finders said.
Source: Derby Informer | News

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Olathe ranks No. 3 on Fortune list of Best Places to Live for Families

Olathe is the third-best place in the United States for families to live, according to a Fortune report. The ranking highlights areas in the U.S. where multigenerational families are most likely to have access to critical resources, community support and financial well-being, according to a release from Fortune. The cities chosen had good access to hospitals, public schools and offered more support for aging relatives. They were also more affordable than cities in big metro areas such as Los Angeles and New York City.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal

Ranson Financial2022-09-30T07:06:55-05:00September 30, 2022|News|

Nearly a pound of fentanyl-laced meth found in Garden City

This is what nearly a pound of meth looks like. Law enforcement officers say they found it during a traffic stop in Garden City on Wednesday. A Garden City officer pulled over a Kia Soul. The officer said the woman driving it failed to signal a turn at a stop sign located at North 3rd and East Hamline. According to the Finney County Sheriff’s office, the officer detained the driver and the car after becoming suspicious. A Finney County K-9 officer was called in to assist. The dog indicated there were possibly drugs in the car, which led to a search.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-09-30T00:02:32-05:00September 30, 2022|News|

Detox program saves city and county time and money

The Substance Abuse Center of Kansas, or SACK, is working to keep non-threatening addicts out of jail and get them sober or into treatment. Social detox is located inside the Mental Health Crisis Center. “We have 15 beds in detox and another 10 in the sober unit,” Harold Casey, the executive director of SACK, said. SACK can’t offer medication. What they can provide is a safe space. The average stay is five to six days for social detox and one day for the sobering unit. This is a passion project with a personal connection for Casey.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-09-30T00:01:02-05:00September 30, 2022|News|

Brown v. Board historic site to celebrate 30th anniversary

A special service will be held in Topeka to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the National Park Service’s creation of the Brown v. Board park. The upcoming service will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. It will feature speakers who will talk about the history of school desegregation and the five cases that ultimately led to the Brown decision. These speakers include Dr. Zoe Burkholder, Dr. Michael Hines and Dr. Jonna Perrillo. They will be joined by representatives from affiliated areas of the national historic park from Delaware, Virginia, Washington D.C. and South Carolina.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-09-29T23:59:39-05:00September 29, 2022|News|

Sen. Moran presents Humboldt Building Better Communities award

Humboldt is getting its brand out. In response to comments from a New York City mayor that his city has more of a brand than the state of Kansas, a US Senator recognized Humboldt’s achievements Wednesday on the Senate floor. “I had planned to give this floor speech before the mayor of New York City used Kansas as a punchline, but now it seems a little more fitting,” Sen. Jerry Moran said. Moran’s remarks came with the presentation of the Building Better Communities award to the city of Humboldt. Comments by New York City mayor Eric Adams during an overseas trip drew pushback Tuesday from Kansans, including from actor Eric Stonestreet. The Kansas Office of Tourism has invited Adams to the Sunflower State.
Source: Parsons Sun

Ranson Financial2022-09-29T23:57:15-05:00September 29, 2022|News|

Kansas public university, community and technical college headcount declines by 1%

Enrollment at state universities, community colleges and technical colleges in Kansas this fall semester dwindled 1% to accentuate a five-year decline in student headcount of more than 9%, officials said Thursday. The Kansas Board of Regents, which has oversight roles among seven universities, 19 community colleges and seven technical colleges, reported 165,198 students enrolled at start of the 2022 academic year. Collectively, these higher education institutions lost 1,677 students from 2021. The report indicated headcount at the six state universities fell by 1,333 students or 1.5%; Washburn University in Topeka slipped by 283 or 4.1%; community colleges declined by 630 or 1%; and technical colleges expanded by 569 or 6% over last year’s enrollment totals.
Source: The Lawrence Times

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