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Saline County Sheriff’s K-9 and deputy win competition

info2021-10-10T10:32:35-05:00October 10th, 2021|

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office announced that its K-9 unit was top dog during a regional competition. Sheriff Roger Soldan said Maggie and her handler, deputy Craig Norris, attended a certification hosted by the Heart of American Police Dog Association in Ankeny, Iowa that ended Oct. 1. “As part of the week that they were there, they had a patrol dog trophy run,” Soldan said. Soldan said Maggie and Norris were among 10 teams to be put through a scenario run of four disciplines. Source: Salina Journal

From Topeka to Bemidji, Minn., localities try to boost populations with offers of cash, free coffee and grandparent stand-ins

info2021-10-10T10:38:22-05:00October 9th, 2021|

Shara Gaona didn’t know much about Topeka when the pandemic struck. But the remote-working United Airlines analyst, untethered from her Chicago office, decided to move to the Kansas capital and collect $10,000 in local government incentives. Topeka is on a growing list of locations—from Bemidji, Minn., to the state of West Virginia—dangling incentives to entice remote workers. Many companies are offering office-free jobs, and some workers are willing to relocate for cash, cheaper housing or other perks. “I’ve had a lot of people ask me, ‘What the hell are you doing in Topeka?’ ” Ms. Gaona said. “Well, they’re giving me [...]

Dodge City supports Amtrak Heartland Flyer rail extension

info2021-10-10T10:21:57-05:00October 9th, 2021|

Dodge City Commissioners passed a resolution in support of extending the Amtrak rail system through the Southwest Chief line with the Heartland Flyer rail line which goes into Oklahoma and other parts of Kansas. According to city officials, the city supports the continuation of Amtrak passenger rail service along the Southwest Chief line, which operates between Chicago and Los Angeles. By approving the resolution, the city feels the Heartland Flyer extension complements the Southwest Chief line as it will likely increase passengers. Source: Dodge Globe

The Pittsburg State University’s Capital Campaign comes to a successful end with 136 million dollars raised

info2021-10-08T09:08:04-05:00October 8th, 2021|

After six years of hard work, Pittsburg State University’s Capital Campaign has come to an end in a big way. Originally the “Proven, Promise, Pitt State” campaign was designed to last only three years and help raise 55 million dollars. It was later extended by another three years and the goal was raised to 100 million dollars. Not only was the goal met, but the university surpassed it, raising 136 million dollars. The money has already been put to good use, helping expand access to PSU with 155 scholarships for incoming students. Source: KSNF/KODE

Overland Park considers extending e-bike pilot program and could also add rental scooters

info2021-10-08T09:11:24-05:00October 8th, 2021|

Overland Park experiment with electric bikes received mixed reviews from residents, as the city’s 18-month pilot program nears an end this November. The pilot project allowed certain types of motorized bikes on trails throughout Overland Park. With the project’s end date approaching, the city council’s Community Development committee on Wednesday heard a report about the pilot’s impact, including citizen feedback. The report concluded that there are some concerns with how the e-bike program currently runs, but overall, seem to appreciate having the bikes in the area. Source: Prairie Village Post

Wichita taking water samples but no results Thursday night, city manager says

info2021-10-08T09:13:09-05:00October 8th, 2021|

Wichita won’t have answers Thursday night on whether the water is safe to drink, a city official confirmed. More than 500,000 people in south-central Kansas — including all of Wichita and many of the surrounding towns and rural areas — fell under a boil water advisory after a main waterline broke near McAdams Park around 3 p.m. Boil water advisories are required within 24 hours under federal law when a water system loses pressure. Read more at: Local News | Wichita Eagle

New Olathe library brings ‘vitality to the downtown.’ It’s all part of a master plan

info2021-10-08T09:14:05-05:00October 8th, 2021|

With shovels in hand, library employees, city council members and others working on Olathe’s new downtown library broke ground for the project Sept. 18. The building will sit between Poplar and Santa Fe streets, two blocks east of the Johnson County District Courthouse. The Downtown Library is now located in a temporary space at 1078a W. Santa Fe St. It’s been there since April 2020, as the city has already sold its old location. Sara Eccles, branch manager, said that the new building is part of a master plan that started more than five years ago as a result of a [...]

Barton County Commission OKs more facade grants

info2021-10-08T09:14:47-05:00October 8th, 2021|

In the ongoing effort to spruce up downtowns countywide, the Barton County Commission Tuesday morning approved more projects as part of Facade Improvement Grant program. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance to businesses and property owners for downtown building front improvements to increase economic prosperity, accessibility, and quality of life in Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington, Grant Coordinator Sue Cooper said. It is having the desired impact, said District 3 Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson. “We were hoping it would have a ripple effect,” he said. After one owner applies, neighboring owners may feel like they have to [...]

City of Wichita working to address underlying reasons of why hundreds are experiencing homelessness

info2021-10-08T09:15:08-05:00October 8th, 2021|

City leaders are working to get hundreds of homeless people off the streets to help address a problem with people camping downtown and leaving a mess. "We can do a better job than just having folks who are living unhoused right now. We should be doing a better job at getting people the resources they need so they can get back on their feet," Wichita's Mayor Brandon Whipple said. Wichita's Mayor Whipple says the city is looking at why so many people are still homeless. Source: KAKE - News

Water main break creating water problems across Wichita

info2021-10-08T09:17:41-05:00October 8th, 2021|

A boil water advisory is expected to remain in effect through at least Saturday for the city of Wichita and many surrounding communities after a major water main break. Late Thursday night, the city announced it was working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to get water testing results back before a decision can be made on whether to lift or keep the boil water advisory in place. The tests are to make sure no bacteria is in the system. Source: KAKE - News

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