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Pittsburg schools launches internet service

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As we move further into the digital age, access to the internet is becoming more and more necessary. The pandemic has only highlighted the need, since many students now require it to effectively get an education. Kelynn Heardt, Pittsburg High School Principal, said, "What this has provided is a way for our students to connect without interruption in the their school day." Access to the internet has been a struggle for many during the pandemic. Families in the Pittsburg Community School system were some of those facing this problem. Dr. Brad Hanson, Pittsburg Community Schools Assistant Superintendent, said, "We surveyed and [...]

Main Street’s Mural Crawl celebrates downtown art installations

info2021-01-19T06:49:17-06:00January 19th, 2021|

Emporia Main Street is inviting the community to celebrate downtown's interactive murals with the Main Street Mural Crawl. The murals, located in four places along the retail corridor along Commercial Street, offer the public a place for a fun photo opportunity while encouraging a walk downtown. "Emporia Main Street has been wanting to bring more public art work to downtown for a while," said Community Development Coordinator Jessica Buchholz. "We know that public art increases pedestrian traffic, which then results in an increase of potential consumers in our retail corridor." Source: Emporia Gazette

New mural goes up in downtown Wichita

info2021-01-19T06:48:53-06:00January 19th, 2021|

A new makeshift art gallery will showcase local artists' work in downtown Wichita. Bokeh Development, Harvester Arts, and the Wichita Community Foundation joined forces to collaborate with area artists in a series of pieces that will help bring attention to the former pop-up park. "In an effort to sort of create buzz here and keep people looking at this site in anticipation for what's going to be next," Kristin Beale, program director at Harvester Arts. "We want people to be able to engage with art without having to go into a museum or a gallery," said Beale. "This is all about bringing [...]

Doctors return to rural: After traveling to Peru to learn how to speak Spanish, a couple takes their skills to an underserved western Kansas community

info2021-01-19T06:48:13-06:00January 19th, 2021|

A western Kansas couple is breaking down language barriers, learning to speak Spanish to better serve their community. The United States Census Bureau found that nearly 55% of people in Dodge City speak Spanish, and with a 62% Hispanic demographic on top of that, the demand for more Spanish-speaking doctors became all the more real for Zach and Serina Harvey. It became a need they aimed to fill. After graduating from chiropractic college in 2016 the Harvey's moved to Peru for three years. The couple studied Spanish while treating patients at a small clinic. Source: KSN-TV

Iola’s Civil War fort and the widow’s wild ride

info2021-01-19T06:47:02-06:00January 19th, 2021|

Although Humboldt was the more prominent military center in the area, along with other sites like Fort Belmont in Woodson County, at one time Iola’s “fort” had a force of 400 men and filled the area roughly demarcated by Madison, Jefferson, Broadway and South Streets. In the northeast corner of the block stood the Parsons building, which was essentially a Civil War military headquarters (1861-1865), and where many were sworn into service. The structure had initially been intended as a community safehouse in the event of attacks from hostile indigenous forces, but eventually concerns seem to have shifted from incursions by [...]

‘There’s big hope’: Topeka’s Walmart Distribution Center construction helping struggling hotels

info2021-01-19T06:45:44-06:00January 19th, 2021|

The construction of a new Walmart Distribution Center is one of very few things keeping Topeka hotels together. From fewer cars in the parking lot, to fewer people in the lobby and fewer guests filling the rooms, Topeka hotels are taking a hard hit due to the coronavirus pandemic. "At the beginning, the occupancy was, of course, we were low, low occupancy," said Farid Elias, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Topeka. "People were scared. They didn't know what's going on with the virus, how they can avoid it." Source: KSNT News

Johnson County ‘Phase 2’ vaccine registration now available online

info2021-01-19T06:45:14-06:00January 19th, 2021|

Many Johnson Countians wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine now have a way to tell county health officials. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment on Friday launched an online survey that allows people in Phase 2 of the county’s vaccine rollout plan to let the county know they’d like to receive the two-dose vaccine when they become eligible. Source: Prairie Village Post

Sedgwick County announces Phase II vaccination plan

info2021-01-19T06:44:48-06:00January 19th, 2021|

Sedgwick County announced Friday that the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccine should begin in the next few weeks, as vaccines become available in the county. Dr. Garold Minns, Sedgwick County Health Officer, in consultation with local medical providers and the Sedgwick County Health Department, is finalizing the Phase II vaccination plan. It is expected to follow the guidance from the CDC and local medical professionals, with vaccines available to people 65 and older first. Individuals with medically verified high-risk factors would follow. Vaccines from the county, when available, will be by appointment only through a registration portal. Additional vaccination and scheduling options will also be offered in the future. [...]

Wichita will offer rent, utility assistance with federal funding from stimulus bill

info2021-01-19T06:43:33-06:00January 19th, 2021|

Wichita residents who need help paying their rent and utilities because of the coronavirus-related economic downturn can apply to a new city program that will cover back payments and future bills. Applications are not open yet, but could be by late January or early February, said Sally Stang, director of housing and community services for the city of Wichita. The city expects to receive at least $12 million in federal funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, also known as the economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump in December. The same bill extended a federal eviction ban [...]

Olathe school district superintendent is retiring

info2021-01-19T06:43:04-06:00January 19th, 2021|

John Allison, superintendent of the Olathe school district, will retire at the end of this school year, he announced Thursday night. And the district has already named his successor. The school board appointed Brent Yeager, assistant superintendent for learning services, to replace him starting in July. He’s the second Johnson County superintendent to announce his retirement in as many months. In December, Shawnee Mission Superintendent Mike Fulton announced that he also plans to retire in July. The district has yet to name a replacement. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

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