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Survey says build new library for Newton

info2020-09-17T07:52:57-05:00September 17th, 2020|

Things have been quiet at the Newton Public Library. While that is expected on a literal level, at this time it isn’t really expected on the figurative level. The community is in the middle of a multi-phase plan to build a new facility. Already complete are site selection — the new facility will be in Military Park, to the east of the current library location — and a feasibility review by WDM architects. The library project is now wrapping up Phase 3, public campaign. And that’s what has been relatively quiet, although that has been by design. Source: News - Butler [...]

Learning hubs for virtual education grow in popularity in northern Johnson County, but traditional childcare providers raise concerns

info2020-09-17T07:52:34-05:00September 17th, 2020|

With the start of an unprecedented school year that has tens of thousands of students across Johnson County learning remotely for at least a few days each week, many working families have started to look for educational alternatives for their children. Shawnee Mission’s roughly 27,000 students are all learning remotely for the time being, while other public school districts in Johnson County have many students in hybrid learning mode, splitting time between home and school. As a result, some parents have begun forming “learning pods” with other parents to have their children learn in small groups at home. Meanwhile, some nonprofits, [...]

Human rights group sues Johnson County leaders, says jail withheld COVID-19 info

info2020-09-17T07:51:56-05:00September 17th, 2020|

A national nonprofit is suing Johnson County leaders for allegedly withholding mail, some of which contained information on the new coronavirus, from jail detainees. The Human Rights Defense Center filed a lawsuit Friday against the Johnson County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff Calvin Hayden, accusing them of censorship and of violating free speech rights. Since July, staff at the Johnson County New Century Adult Detention Center have “refused” to deliver at least 58 pieces of mail from the nonprofit, including magazines, handbooks and brochures informing inmates of their legal and civil rights, the lawsuit said. Source: KC Star Local News

Iola woos window manufacturer

info2020-09-17T07:51:06-05:00September 17th, 2020|

Council approves incentives that would help Peerless Products acquire the old Haldex Brake facility. The Fort Scott-based company wants the facility to focus on a new line of commercial windows. Iola has taken a “big” step forward in attracting a window manufacturer to town. Iola City Council members approved Monday a series of incentives that would assist Peerless Products in acquiring the old Haldex Brake facility on North State Street. Source: The Iola Register

As COVID-19 cases in Kansas rise, state is a step closer to ramping up testing

info2020-09-17T07:50:30-05:00September 17th, 2020|

Kansans may soon see widely expanded COVID-19 testing after a state task force Wednesday approved a plan for the distribution of millions of dollars in leftover federal pandemic aid. Gov. Laura Kelly’s Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas, or SPARK, task force’s proposed strategy for the $290 million in remaining CARES act funding emphasized three areas of need: public health, essential needs and services, and workforce support. “I think there are still a lot of needs out there in business and health and we can make really good decisions about where we spend everything, but it needs to go out and get [...]

Sedgwick County and law enforcement communities remember Sheriffs’ Deputy Robert Kunze

info2020-09-17T07:49:54-05:00September 17th, 2020|

This Wednesday marks two years since a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy lost his life in the line of duty. The community and those that knew Deputy Robert Kunze remember the man, the peacekeeper, and ally. Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Kunze died September 16 2018 after sustaining gunshot wounds after responding to a suspicious character call in northwest Sedgwick County on a rural stretch of road near Garden Plain. In a fantastic display of effort, the fatally wounded 41-year-old deputy managed to get himself to his feet to pursue his assailant, firing his weapon and taking the suspect down before the [...]

City of Wichita cites 4 bars over mask mandate

info2020-09-17T07:49:28-05:00September 17th, 2020|

The mask ordinance due to COVID-19 has been in effect for more than two months in the county and the city of Wichita. It requires everyone in the city to cover their mouth and nose in public. Mayor Brandon Whipple says not everyone is complying. This week, Whipple said the city cited four more bars because staff and patrons were not wearing masks. “The way I view this is protecting people from COVID is just like protecting people from food poisoning, protecting them from other bacteria, protecting them from anything else that could be out there right now,” said Mayor Whipple. [...]

Kechi Mayor and wife rallied by the community as they fight COVID-19

info2020-09-17T07:48:59-05:00September 17th, 2020|

Community Kindness is keeping the Kechi Mayor and his wife’s spirits up as they battle Coronavirus. The same virus, but different symptoms. For John Speer, the virus left him with no energy and struggling to breathe for several days. It was far more serious for his wife. Speer said there were moments doctors didn’t think she would pull through. “It was life threatening,” said Mayor John Speer. For the past nine days, Speer’s wife was in the ICU fighting for her life, but Tuesday afternoon she was brought to the hospital’s COVID-19 unity and has stabilized. Source: KSN-TV

Sedgwick County moves to ease bar and club curfew after weekend of defiant after-hours revelry

info2020-09-17T07:47:09-05:00September 17th, 2020|

Following a weekend of defiant late-night and early morning revelry across the Wichita area, Sedgwick County commissioners moved Wednesday toward easing an 11 p.m. curfew placed on bars and nightclubs to fight the spread of COVID-19. The commission voted unanimously to recommend to County Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns that he move the curfew to midnight for bars, clubs and restaurants that serve alcohol. The curfew was originally set at midnight in July for restaurants serving alcohol. Minns moved it to 11 p.m. in mid-August when he also lifted an order that had closed bars and nightclubs entirely. Source: Local News [...]

Battle of the badges blood drive spurs healthy competition in McPherson

info2020-09-17T07:46:49-05:00September 17th, 2020|

Now in its 17th year, the Battle of the Badges blood drive to benefit the Red Cross is spurring healthy competition between the McPherson Sheriff’s Department and the McPherson Fire Department. Last year, the McPherson Fire Department knocked out the competition and claimed the traveling trophy. Source: McPherson Weekly News » Feed

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