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Wichita clarifies emergency rental assistance program concerns

info2021-08-05T23:28:08-05:00August 5th, 2021|

The City of Wichita said its doing its best to work through more than 2,000 backlogged applications for its emergency rental assistance program (WERAP). Dozens of Wichitans have reached out to KAKE News since the program launched in February, weighing in on problems that they were experiencing. One of the most common questions KAKE received revolved around the wait time for assistance. Some Kansans reported waiting anywhere from three months for their funds, to still not having them at all. "I'm not sure how much they're gonna help with," said Jorge Garcia of Wichita. "If they're gonna help with anything." Many people have echoed [...]

Hazy skylines continue as Kansas firefighters head west to help

info2021-08-05T23:26:27-05:00August 5th, 2021|

A four-person crew from the Hutchinson Fire Department spent two weeks battling wildfires in Idaho. Another team was sent to relieve them on Thursday. “They were really tasked with scouting the fire, providing lookout for those that were operating. This area, what they’re telling us is a very mountainous range, not much access with roads,” says Doug Hanen, HFD division chief of fire operations. Kansas firefighters were working to get anything that would burn out of the way. But many people in the area depend on the logs as their livelihood, so preservation is just as important. “It’s just helping out [...]

Winfield PD, chamber to co-host Coffee with a Cop

info2021-08-05T23:22:08-05:00August 5th, 2021|

The Winfield Police Department and the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host Coffee with a Cop at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13 at the Chamber office, 123 E. Ninth Ave. Community members are invited to come together with police officers and administrators in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Winfield’s neighborhoods. Information and applications for the upcoming citizens police academy will also be available at the event. The majority of contacts [...]

Covid cases take major rise in Atchison County

info2021-08-05T23:44:51-05:00August 5th, 2021|

Coronavirus continues to have a substantial rise in Atchison County with a staggering 140 cases reported as of Wednesday evening according to the Atchison Health Department. There are currently at least eight patients in the hospital with one new death reported. The department also stated that 58 cases were reported over last weekend. "This virus has devastated many lives and continues to rage on." KDHE said. "We need to come together as a unit to help each other, stop the hate, and be kind to one another." Source: Atchison Globe Now

USD 378 scammed out of more than $115,000

info2021-08-05T18:05:06-05:00August 5th, 2021|

Riley County Police say USD 378 Riley County Schools were scammed out of over $115,000. According to the Thursday’s incident report, an employee was scammed by an unknown person pretending to be part of an insurance company to send them money. The scam occurred Wednesday, with an exact loss of $115,388. Police are asking anyone who receives a similar type of call to report it to RCPD and submit any tips to Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Source: 1350 KMAN

Osawatomie seeks public input on downtown redevelopment project

info2021-08-05T23:45:36-05:00August 5th, 2021|

Cathy Caldwell wants to know what the community’s vision is for the OZ Commons Osawatomie Downtown Redevelopment project. The City Council member is not alone. On Tuesday, June 27, residents had a chance to meet and interact with the redevelopment project’s consultant team — Architect One, Alta Planning and Shockey Consulting — and hear from city staff and members of the OzCOMP advisory group, of which Caldwell is a member. The event, which took place in the Osawatomie High School cafeteria, featured interactive stations, maps, questions, and other media to help the city and consultants gather as much feedback and opinion [...]

Critics raise concerns over legality of new eviction moratorium as billions of federal relief funds remain unspent

info2021-08-05T18:00:36-05:00August 5th, 2021|

President Joe Biden reversed course this week with his announcement of a new COVID-related moratorium on evictions, but the order has already gotten strong pushback from critics. The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced the moratorium Tuesday evening, after Biden gave his approval despite previously questioning whether he had the legal authority to do so. Critics have taken issue with the moratorium, pointing to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against this kind of federal order earlier this year and billions of dollars in federal housing assistance funds that have been left unspent by the states. Source: Derby Informer | News

Johnson County commissioners vote to require masks for all K-6th grade schools

info2021-08-05T18:00:14-05:00August 5th, 2021|

Johnson County commissioners voted 5-2 Thursday afternoon to mandate masks for all elementary schools. The board voted to require masking for all students through 6th grade in local school districts. Faculty and staff at elementary schools would also be required to wear masks. The new mask rule will apply in both public and private schools. It gets more complicated when addressing middle schools. The new mask rule says: “This requirement includes children in higher grades who attend school in buildings where children in 6th or lower grades also attend school unless 6th graders are physically separated from higher grades throughout the school [...]

KCK extends utility disconnect moratorium until October to give more time to sign up for help

info2021-08-05T17:59:41-05:00August 5th, 2021|

The Board of Public Utilities board of directors have extended the moratorium for residential utility disconnections for non-payment until October 6. The BPU says people should continue to pay their bills on time so they don't get too far behind. They said one of the main reasons for the action was to allow more time for people to take advantage of the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance program, a program funded by the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act. The act provided Kansas with about $200 million for rental assistance and is administered by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. Tenants [...]

California aviation company to expand operations to Wichita

info2021-08-05T17:58:37-05:00August 5th, 2021|

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced that a California aviation company will be expanding its operations with a facility in Wichita. Brek Manufacturing Company intends to purchase two buildings in Wichita, investing $4.5 million and creating 75 new jobs over the next five years. Brek specializes in the making of complex structural aircraft parts, including contoured surface parts common with modern-day aircraft. Company officials said Wichita’s aerospace and aviation ecosystem and workforce were factors in their decision to expand into Kansas. Brek’s products are used in commercial, strategic and tactical military aircraft. The Wichita City Council is expected to consider industrial [...]

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