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Harvey County extends mask order until rescinded

info2020-10-21T06:56:37-05:00October 20th, 2020|

The Harvey County Commission voted unanimously to extend a local order requiring face masks to be worn in Harvey County in a continued effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order was extended until such time it is rescinded, superseded or amended. The order requires individuals to wear a face mask over their nose and mouth in any indoor or outdoor public space where a social distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained at all times. New Sedgwick County order will allow bars to open until 1 a.m. starting Oct. 22 Source: KSN-TV

Long-time Ford dealership burns down in Syracuse

info2020-10-21T06:57:21-05:00October 20th, 2020|

Davis Motors a long-time Ford dealership in Syracuse was destroyed in a fire overnight. The city clerk says that business was a total loss and has been in the community for over 75 years. Several agencies battled the blaze. Source: KSN-TV

‘We Have To Help Ourselves’: Why Rural Winfield, Kansas, Is Taking Charge Of Its Energy Future

info2020-10-21T06:57:30-05:00October 20th, 2020|

Electric cars aren't a common sight in rural Kansas — yet. But the town of Winfield — population 12,000, about 45 minutes southeast of Wichita — knows that will inevitably change. "We’re going to see the electrification of vehicles across the country," said City Manager Taggart Wall. "So how do we stay on the leading edge of that and learn as the industry grows, rather than try to be retroactive and catch up?" Last year, the city began offering $1,500 rebates to residents who installed charging stations in their homes. And earlier this month, Winfield cut the ribbon on its first [...]

Fort Scott looking to change dog ordinance

info2020-10-21T06:57:36-05:00October 20th, 2020|

Fort Scott is looking to change the verbiage on an ordinance regarding dogs. At the last city commissioners meeting, a resident voiced her concerns on the area’s pit bull laws—saying it should be changed to a vicious dogs ordinance. Commissioners believed the ordinance should be changed to reflect that not all pit bull are vicious. Under a new proposed ordinance, animal control would be allowed to step in if they deemed any dog dangerous. Fort Scott is looking to change the verbiage on an ordinance regarding dogs. Kevin Allen, City Commissioner, Fort Scott, said, "There's things in there that say if [...]

Shawnee County Parks & Rec wants residents to vote on Family Park design

info2020-10-21T06:57:42-05:00October 20th, 2020|

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is asking for more feedback from locals in its second phase of planning for the new Family Park. The department posted an online survey to find out what people want from the new facility. HTK Architects, who designed three layouts for the park, will also ask the public to vote on their favorite in the survey. Family Park is located in the 2200 block of SW Urish Road. "A critical component of the planning process is gathering public and stakeholder input concerning potential passive and active recreational opportunities in Family Park," said Zach Snethen, principal at [...]

Fairway modifies tree ordinance following large tree removal on Suwanee Road

info2020-10-21T06:58:31-05:00October 20th, 2020|

The Fairway City Council last week approved modifications to its tree ordinance, which will no longer require a special city council meeting for a tree to be removed. The ordinance as previously written required city staff to get city council approval prior to removing a feature tree, which is defined as a tree with a trunk that is at least 30 inches in diameter. Under the modified ordinance, city staff can work with KC Arborist, the tree company the city has worked with for years, to determine whether a feature tree needs to be removed based on if it is dead, [...]

Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates 90 New Jobs in Dodge City at Nor-Am Cold Storage Grand Opening

info2020-10-20T17:16:31-05:00October 20th, 2020|

Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement of a new, 148,000-square-foot Nor-Am Cold Storage facility in Dodge City. This is the sixth facility in the Midwest for Nor-Am and second in Kansas, with the other in Elwood. The new Dodge City facility is Nor-Am’s largest. Governor Kelly joined Rob Adams of Tippmann Construction, Nor-Am CEO Greg Brandt, Dodge City Manager Nick Hernandez and Secretary of Commerce David Toland for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. “Nor-Am is an outstanding, family-oriented company, and its cold-storage capabilities are a critical component in the safe distribution of the high-quality food products Kansas is known for,” Governor [...]

Ark City has a 150th logo, but celebration is slow-go

info2020-10-21T07:02:44-05:00October 20th, 2020|

A specially designed logo will be featured during the celebration of Arkansas City’s 150th anniversary. The logo was designed by local resident Liz Shepard, who was chosen after a bid for proposals. City public Information Officer Andrew Lawson said the logo will be featured on special flags and banners, and other printed materials. Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Overland Park to name street after police officer Mike Mosher, who was slain in May

info2020-10-21T07:00:53-05:00October 20th, 2020|

The city of Overland Park is renaming a street for police officer Mike Mosher, who was killed in the line of duty in May. Monday night, the City Council unanimously agreed to change the name of 123rd Street, between Metcalf Avenue and Blue Valley Parkway, to Mike Mosher Boulevard. That section of street is near the spot where Mosher died in a shootout with a suspect. “It’s a great idea. I’m excited that we can honor Mike in a timely manner,” Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez said at Monday’s meeting. “It was the ultimate sacrifice. Mike’s a hero. And I [...]

USDA Invests $20,400 in Community Infrastructure in Ashland, Kansas

info2020-10-20T09:55:41-05:00October 20th, 2020|

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $20,400 toward a new roof for the Ashland City Library. ... The city of Ashland will use the $20,400 grant to assist with replacing the Ashland City Library roof. The existing roof is nearing 40 years old and leaking, threatening damage to the entire facility and its contents. This project will allow the library to continue to provide an essential public service to the nearly 900 local residents. This community partnership is made possible by the additional contribution by the applicant of [...]

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