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A spokesperson for Kansas Gas Service says it’s still too early to tell how last winter’s bitter cold temperatures will affect customers’ natural gas bills. KGS Community Relations Manager Lauren Clary spoke Thursday at Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple’s weekly news briefing. She said KGS has been working with the Kansas Corporation Commission on the issue, and the costs from last February’s cold snap were deferred to ensure that customers continued to receive service. The KCC has required utility companies to submit plans for recovery of the costs that resulted from a huge spike in natural gas prices during the cold snap. The agency has not received plans from Evergy or Kansas Gas Service at this time.
Source: Country 101.3 KFDI
Kansas’ first statewide housing survey in three decades concludes that Johnson County, like much of the rest of the state, is faltering when it comes to fulfilling residents’ housing needs. The survey was conducted by the Office of Rural Prosperity, a division of the Department of Commerce, and the nonprofit Kansas Housing Resource Corporation, which administers federal housing programs in the state. The survey’s aim, in large part, officials say is to address Kansas’ long-standing shortage of data when it comes to housing and projecting current and future housing needs. The full results of the housing needs assessment is set to be released sometime before February of next year. Before that, however, researchers are touring the state holding public presentations on regional findings.
Source: Prairie Village Post
“Those who are unvaccinated, including City employees and members of the public, are still required to wear a face covering when in a City building,” according to a city news release. In addition, the Lawrence City Commission will move to hybrid meetings, beginning with the Tuesday, Dec. 7 meeting. Commissioners will attend in person at City Hall. Meetings will continue to be livestreamed and broadcasted, and virtual participation will still be an option. “Those who want to provide public comment may continue to do so virtually or by attending the meeting in-person. For in-person participants who are required to or choose to wear a mask, masks may be removed while making remarks at the podium,” according to a city news release.
Source: The Lawrence Times
Butler Community College broke ground on a new culinary arts building in Andover on Thursday, the latest chapter in a years-long turf war between Butler and WSU Tech, which launched its own culinary program this year. The new Butler facility will be named after Scott Redler, the Freddy’s Frozen Custard co-founder whose major donation funded the project. Butler’s hospitality program, which was based in Wichita’s Boston Recreation Center from 2012 until last spring, was forced out of Sedgwick County by WSU Tech, which is hosting its first cohort of culinary students this semester in the rec center space.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle
The Lyon County Commission agreed to opt into the state’s opioid-related class-action lawsuit Thursday morning. Assistant county attorney Mike Halleran explained that the commission had the option to sign a memorandum of understanding to join the Kansas Fights Addiction Act, which would allow Lyon County to potentially receive any funds won through the state’s litigation process. “(The Kansas Fights Addiction Act) is an act passed by the legislature to basically construct a framework for opioids damages settlements,” he said. Halleran said that state Attorney General Derek Schmidt wanted to have all 105 Kansas counties in agreement with the lawsuit, even though “Lyon County has – to the knowledge of legal staff – no active opioid settlement issues.”
Source: Emporia Gazette
A dispute over the cost of natural gas during a major freeze in Kansas last winter between the Lawrence school district and its energy provider has been resolved through a legal settlement. However, the details of that settlement have not been publicly released, and it’s unclear how much public funding is being spent on the district’s gas bill for that time period. Additionally, as part of the settlement the district is switching natural gas providers, which will lead to a rise in the district’s annual gas spending.
Source: LJWorld.com.
Douglas County leaders have approved changes to the animal control code that aim to improve how the county handles issues such as dogs running loose, displaying threatening behavior or harming people or other animals. As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission voted unanimously to approve revisions to the county’s animal control code for unincorporated or rural areas, including provisions related to nuisance animals, vicious animals and reckless pet owners. The code changes come as the county prepares to transition the handling of animal control from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to the Lawrence Humane Society, and Commission Chair Shannon Portillo said she thought the updates to the code and enforcement method would make the county more responsive to concerns.
Source: LJWorld.com.
Overland Park has opened a new fire station that resulted from the city’s partnership with the Blue Valley School District. The station, at 12301 W. 175th St. near Blue Valley Southwest High School, sits on land that was donated by the school district. In return, the district is able to offer a district-wide fire science program using Overland Park training facilities and instructors from the fire department. City and school officials gathered Nov. 29 to dedicate the new Station 48.
Source: Joco 913 News
Outgoing city manager Mark McAnarney sat in on his last meeting with the Emporia City Commission Wednesday. At least in an official capacity. McAnarney announced his retirement in June and the city commission hired Trey Cocking as his replacement on Oct. 20. Cocking will officially take over the role Dec. 7. “This is going to be Mark McAnarney’s last formal meeting with the city commission before we transition to our new hire next week, so on behalf of myself and commissioners you’ve worked with over 30 years, 31 years, 32 years — you’ve provided so much to the city of Emporia,” said Mayor Rob Gilligan. “Your leadership and dedication has been recognized by many and we certainly appreciate that.”
Source: Emporia Gazette
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