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Fire, ambulance response times are harmful for emergency outcomes in Lawrence, Fire Medical leaders say

info2022-04-21T07:20:16-05:00April 21st, 2022|

Over the last 15 years, Lawrence’s firefighter-paramedics have seen a 62% increase in call volume but no increase to the number of fire stations. Tom Fagan, interim chief of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, told Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday that LDCFM’s first responders are successful when they are able to reach emergencies within their goal of four minutes or less of travel time. But the substantial increase in calls for service over the past several years — from 8,964 calls in 2006 to 14,560 in 2021, according to LDCFM’s presentation — and the simultaneous calls that occur can stretch limited resources and [...]

Sedgwick County ends COVID disaster declaration, will close testing, vaccination sites

info2022-04-21T07:19:45-05:00April 21st, 2022|

Sedgwick County is no longer under a disaster declaration for COVID-19. The County Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to rescind the declaration that was approved in March 2020. The move comes after the county commission announced a shift from an emergency response to a recovery response to COVID earlier this month. The county also plans to close testing and vaccination sites in Wichita at the end of April, county director of communications Akeam Ashford said in a meeting on Wednesday. Source: Wichita Eagle

Rediscover Arma

info2022-04-21T07:14:21-05:00April 21st, 2022|

This Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m., the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, Kansas, will be hosting a special panel consisting of Joan Barbieri, Emma Louise Ales, Pat McKee, and Mike Doue. Spend the afternoon learning about the Coal Camp of Arma and its changes throughout the years. Hear interesting stories about businesses that have kept Arma a thriving small hometown community. This special program is being presented in conjunction with the quarterly exhibit "Coal Camp - Arma" hosted by Christie (Nicoletti) Parrish. Source: Morning Sun

Manhattan approves resolution supporting $650 million Scorpion Biological project

info2022-04-21T07:14:47-05:00April 21st, 2022|

The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday officially supported a biotech company’s plans to build a new facility in the Manhattan area. Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution of intent to commit to the project from Scorpion Biological Services, which is slated to bring 500 new jobs to the region. On Monday, Gov. Laura Kelly, along with other local, state and company officials, announced that the San Antonio-based firm will build a $650 million, 500,000 square-foot building in Pottawatomie County. The new facility will be at the northeast corner of Excel Road and U.S. Highway 24 near Manhattan. Source: themercury.com

Garden City’s new housing development kicks off

info2022-04-21T07:15:28-05:00April 21st, 2022|

Garden City officially broke ground on a new housing development Wednesday morning, the first of what may be several such developments over the next decade designed to meet workforce housing needs. Hunters Glen is a multi-phase development located on 40 acres north of Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Dirt work has already begun on Phase I of the project, which will include 86 two- and three-bedroom apartment units and possibly a small grocery store to serve residents. Project developers hope to finish the first phase by the end of 2022. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said housing is near the top [...]

Sedgwick County calls on state to investigate railroad crossing near Maize, increase safety

info2022-04-21T01:09:50-05:00April 21st, 2022|

The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday calling on the Kansas Department of Transportation to investigate a railroad crossing near Maize. Three tracks run across 135th between 53rd and 61st street in Northwest Sedgwick County. The resolution calls on KDOT to look into what “necessary warning devices” would make the area safer. “We want the state to become involved in this and put some kind of protection for our citizens,” David Dennis, chairman of the commissioners, said. This comes after a fatal accident at the crossing last fall. A train hit and killed a woman in her [...]

Bombardier names Wichita its U.S. headquarters and brings hundreds of jobs to town

info2022-04-21T01:04:52-05:00April 21st, 2022|

"I'm just very proud of all of the things that are happening here in the state of Kansas,” said Bradley Mims, the Deputy Administrator for Federal Aviation Administration. A big announcement from Bombardier Tuesday that's bringing more than just attention to the Air Capital. "This is a huge day for Wichita and especially for Bombardier defense. It really does mean a whole lot to us to launch the new business here in the air capital of the world,” said Steve Patrick, the Vice President of Bombardier Defense. Partick said nationwide the company is creating 500 new jobs, 200 of them right [...]

Governor Kelly: ‘I am confident that we are ahead’, competition over mystery company heats up

info2022-04-21T01:02:21-05:00April 21st, 2022|

The competition continues to heat up over which state will land the big 'mystery company'. Monday, Oklahoma's Governor, Kevin Stitt asked lawmakers for incentives to help lure a 'mystery company' to The Sooner State, but Kansas is still in the running. With Kansas being the other finalist, KAKE News caught up with Governor Laura Kelly Tuesday to ask if there were any updates on the big project. Governor Kelly says she wishes she had an update to share with us at this time, but said that this would no doubt be transformational, if Kansas were able to land this project. Monday, [...]

Flame of Hope travels in Pittsburg for Special Olympics

info2022-04-21T01:00:18-05:00April 21st, 2022|

Law enforcement officers, athletes and community members come together to carry the Flame of Hope in Pittsburg. It’s a tradition of the Special Olympics Kansas ahead of the State Summer Games in Wichita each May. In late April, the highlight of the Torch Run season begins when the Flame of Hope travels from all corners of the state. Today, the Pittsburg Police Department ran with athletes to carry the flame. The route started at the police department and ended at Pittsburg State University with a lap on the track to start the Special Olympics Southeast Spring Games. Statewide, the “Final Leg” [...]

Garden City police receive $500k for new mobile dispatch

info2022-04-21T00:55:05-05:00April 21st, 2022|

A federal investment of $500,000 will be given to the Garden City Police Department (GCPD), Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced on Wednesday. The investment will give GCPD a Mobile Command Emergency 911 Dispatch Center. It will provide a secondary option of communication for first responders if the main 911 dispatch is inoperable. Additionally, because it is mobile, it will allow transportation to other nearby agencies if assistance is needed. Source: KSN-TV

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