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Galena Police recognized and awarded

A Southeast Kansas community is giving back to its local law enforcement. While many law enforcement agencies across the country have seen difficulties in recruiting and retaining officers — the city wants to show it’s behind the police department. “It’s a tough job and they know what they’re getting into, but it’s nice to have that extra recognition to know that they’re supported, and encouraged, and backed by the community,” said Ashley Groves, Mayor of Galena. The officers at the Galena Police Department were recognized for their hard work at Monday’s City Council meeting. “They’re each going to receive a certificate of appreciation that was on behalf of the city, the Council and the Police Chief Billy Charles and then they’re each receiving a monetary fund,” said Groves.
Source: KSNF/KODE

2022-05-04T04:03:01-05:00May 4, 2022|News|
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Kansas fire departments facing volunteer shortage

Many organizations throughout the U.S. are getting used to staffing issues, but here in Kansas, there’s one in particular that can’t afford shortages – the fire department. Specifically, volunteer firefighters are hard to find. Russel Stuckey, the Riley County Emergency Management Director, spoke with County Commissioners to let them know the situation is rough on Monday. He says that the department currently has around 110 volunteers, but the goal is to have between 160 to 170. With the intense fire season, volunteers are seeing burnout with a high level of fatigue. This becomes a major problem when forces are low, especially due to how quickly fires need to be responded to.
Source: KSNT 27 News

2022-05-04T04:01:28-05:00May 4, 2022|News|
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Main Street in downtown Parsons achieves full occupancy

Main Street in downtown Parsons is now at 100% occupancy. “I think it’s astounding,” said Mayor Leland Crooks. “… I’d be willing to bet that you can’t find another city in the state that can make that claim. Maybe not in several states. It’s a testament to how hard our city staff has worked in bringing businesses and making things happen downtown.” With the recent opening of three new businesses — Free State Cigars, VR Escape Room Entertainment and Main St. Skin — all storefronts are occupied along Main Street.
Source: Parsons Sun

2022-05-04T07:14:06-05:00May 4, 2022|News|
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Labette County K-9 deputy to retire because of health problems

Gustaw, a 5-year-old Dutch shepherd and K-9 deputy for the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, will be retired in the near future because of his health. Gustaw (pronounced Gustav) began work with the sheriff’s office at age 2 on Dec. 17, 2018. He’s trained and worked with Deputy Charlie Brown. The K-9 has received regular heartworm treatment during his work with the sheriff’s office. Around March he apparently became infected with heartworms. The disease was confirmed with a trip to the vet. The company that made the heartworm treatment is paying for Gustaw’s current treatment regimen, according to Sheriff Darren Eichinger. Eichinger hopes the company will pay for the cost of the Gustaw, which was about $18,000. County Counselor Brian Johnson is getting involved to try to recoup the cost of Gustaw from the company.
Source: Parsons Sun

2022-05-04T03:53:55-05:00May 4, 2022|News|
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Shawnee co-living ban garners national scrutiny

A recent Shawnee City Council decision to ban “co-living” arrangements has drawn accusations of classism, racism and a callous disregard for the people struggling to afford homes and apartments in Johnson County. … But Shawnee councilmembers pushed back forcefully this week, saying that, in fact, they’ve struck a blow to keep home prices from ballooning even faster than they have already. They said their motives for passing the co-living restrictions have been misrepresented.
Source: Prairie Village Post

2022-05-04T07:15:40-05:00May 4, 2022|News|
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Rebuilding Andover: How supply chain issues may disrupt tornado recovery

Aside from a handful of places along one section of U.S. 54, the majority of Andover’s business community was safe from the tornado’s destructive path on April 29. “It’s been a whirlwind, a lot of emotional ups and down, let me tell you,” said Andover Area Chamber of Commerce president Becky Wolfe. “You hear stories and then you’re so thankful nobody got hurt — seriously hurt — and the outcome could have been a lot worse. So we’ve been very, very, very fortunate.”
Source: Wichita Business Journal

2022-05-04T03:45:59-05:00May 4, 2022|News|
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Breastfeeding bench placed in City of Burden park

The City of Burden park has a new feature – a bench that will help families, specifically breastfeeding moms. In 2018, the Breastfeeding Advocates of Cowley County (BACC) received a grant from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition for the design, construction, and installation of a breastfeeding bench. The goal of this project is to provide a safe, comfortable and sheltered area to breastfeed and change a diaper. … The breastfeeding bench was constructed by Central of Burden High School Shop class. The bench features a shaded canopy and was installed near the playground equipment. This location helps caregivers sit and feed children without having to leave the park.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

2022-05-03T07:26:23-05:00May 3, 2022|News|
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15 years after the deadly tornado in Greensburg, what remains vital is community

It’s spring, so residents of Greensburg are getting a little on edge. “You’re so excited for spring, the flowers and gardens,” said Greensburg resident Erica Goodman, owner of Where’Dya Find That Antiques on South Main Street. “Yet storms come with it.” Goodman’s home and business were among the hundreds destroyed 15 years ago Wednesday as a 1.7-mile wide wedge tornado tore through town. The devastating EF5 twister hit the south-central Kansas town at about 9:45 on a Friday night, killing 11 people, injuring 63 and destroying more than 90% of its structures. While residents have no formal plans to mark the anniversary on May 4, they can’t help but remember, several said, as also try to continue to build on the new Greensburg that has risen from it.
Source: Hutch News

2022-05-03T07:23:18-05:00May 3, 2022|News|
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Fears of a Fed mistake grow as this week’s anticipated interest rate hike looms

The Federal Reserve is tasked with slowing the U.S. economy enough to control inflation but not so much that it tips into recession. Financial markets expect the central bank on Wednesday to announce a half-percentage point increase in the Fed’s benchmark interest rate. The fed funds rate controls the amount that banks charge each other for short-term borrowing but also serves as a signpost for many forms of consumer debt. Doubts are rising about whether it can pull it off, even among some former Fed officials. Wall Street saw another fierce sell-off Monday afternoon, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 down more than 1% after being positive earlier in the session.
Source: CNBC – Bonds

2022-05-03T02:10:51-05:00May 3, 2022|News|
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