info2020-11-03T07:02:08-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
The Shawnee Planning Commission will meet again to continue discussions on where and how homeless shelters could operate in the city. Planning commissioners on Oct. 19 discussed proposed changes and after raising concerns about the various needs of people without shelter as well as neighboring property owners, agreed to continue the public hearing to Monday, Nov. 16. Source: Prairie Village Post
info2020-11-03T07:02:33-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
One-fourth of Kansas households have experienced serious problems during the COVID-19 pandemic covering essential costs like food, utility and medical bills and dealing with obligations of loans and credit card debt. That was among findings of a sweeping statewide survey by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University conducted annually to check the pulse of Kansans on economic, political and social issues. Amid the coronavirus crisis factoring in the death of more than 1,000 Kansans, the survey was adjusted to include examination of the financial stability of individual households and to drill down on public attitudes about [...]
info2020-11-03T07:02:47-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
Sedgwick County residents can once again get tested for COVID-19 regardless of symptoms. Asymptomatic testing resumed through the local health department on Monday. Residents can get a free COVID-19 test by calling the United Way of the Plains at 211. The drive-through Sedgwick County Health Department sampling site is open from: 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Source: KAKE - News
info2020-11-03T07:03:01-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
The Reno County Health Department is asking all Reno County residents to take part of the COVID Cut-Off 10-Day Challenge from Nov. 4 through Nov. 13 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The county health department has teamed up with the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson Clinic and the City of Hutchinson. "We need your help to curb the spread of COVID-19, prevent our hospital from being overwhelmed, and protect our neighbors from critical illness!" the county said in a statement. Source: KAKE - News
info2020-11-03T07:03:48-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
Kansas’ individual income, retail sales as well as liquor and cigarette tax collections surged in October to deliver $62 million more than projected to the state treasury and offer a slice of budgetary optimism despite lingering concern of a revenue shortfall this fiscal year. The haul last month left the state with $178 million or 6.6% more in revenue than expected through the initial four months of the fiscal year. In April, Kansas’ official revenue forecasters said the state should prepare for a shortfall of $650 million by the end of June 2021 absent reductions in spending or increases in revenue. [...]
info2020-11-03T07:04:19-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
Controversy hit Shawnee County during Monday's commission meeting, leaving people upset about a potential increase in the height of a landfill in the northern part of the county. The Rolling Meadows Landfill, owned by Waste Management, currently houses a hill of waste that has a maximum height set at 1,164 feet. Now, they want to split the hill into two and increase the height to 1,190 feet. "This is simply a plan that is meant to preserve space," said Michael Hey, area manager of disposal for Waste Management. "The space is precious to us, it should be precious to the county." [...]
info2020-11-03T07:04:25-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
The worsening spread of the coronavirus now has 99 out of 105 Kansas counties in the red zone for the rate of new COVID-19 cases. Kansas Department of Health and Environment data released Monday shows more of the state is in the red zone for that indicator than at any other point during the coronavirus pandemic. The rate of new COVID-19 cases compared to population and the positive test rate are two key indicators measured by the KDHE that are used in the state’s school reopening guide. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle
info2020-11-03T07:04:48-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
This year two members of the operational board are stepping down, in preparation for that, the organization hired an executive director. That kind of blew a hole in the budget. “We are showing a 49,000 loss with the hiring of the director,” said Becka Locke, who handles the accounting for the organization. She, and financial advisors, believe the center needs to come with about $42,000 in funding — and they have a plan. That plan is designed to do two things — increase funding from local governments, and to fix a issue the society sees in one of those funding streams. [...]
info2020-11-03T07:13:14-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
City leaders will soon consider a code amendment that would allow schools, event centers and recreation centers to house temporary homeless shelters. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a text amendment that would expand the potential locations of temporary shelters, which are meant to give those sleeping outdoors day and/or overnight shelter during the winter months. Currently, only churches and other religious organizations can operate such shelters. Source: LJWorld.com.
info2020-11-02T08:44:52-06:00November 2nd, 2020|
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $17.28 million toward community infrastructure for six rural communities. ... Winfield- The Southwestern College Two loans totally $11.66 million will be used to build a new dormitory and make technology upgrades throughout the Southwestern College campus. A Guarantee loan from a local bank will provide an additional $5.5 million to assist the College with refinance of existing debt and make improvements to facilities across campus. This partnership, which will benefit 12,301 people, is made possible with a $500,000 contribution from the applicant. [...]
