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Meatpacking plants, prisons, have highest number of active COVID cases in Kansas

info2020-09-14T07:27:07-05:00September 14th, 2020|

Meatpacking plants and correctional facilities continue to be the main sites of active COVID-19 clusters in Kansas, with each reporting thousands of cases, according to data released Wednesday by the state health department. It was the first time the Kansas Department of Health and environment publicized specific active COVID-19 clusters. The state identified 117 active clusters, involving 5,099 cases, 192 hospitalizations and 63 deaths. Source: The Arkansas City Traveler

New book examines Reno County during the Cold War

info2020-09-14T07:23:24-05:00September 14th, 2020|

Reno County played a part in Cold War history. According to Oklahoma history professor Landry Brewer, the author of the recently-released book, "Cold War Kansas," during the Cold War, every city in the U.S. was asked by the government to build fallout shelters. Reno County built two very large ones.The Cold War began after World War II. This rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union lasted through the 1980s. Source: News - The Hutchinson News

Lenexa Police Department holds use of force workshop for members of the public

info2020-09-14T07:21:44-05:00September 14th, 2020|

Every split-second decision made by police can be scrutinized. That’s why Lenexa’s police department holds its annual citizens workshop, where residents can get a first-hand look at how and why officers use force. The annual Use of Force Workshop held by Lenexa Police comes at a time when officers across the nation are under fire for use of excessive force, including in the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. This annual gathering is a time of transparency, where the public can learn why police do what they do. Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF

Johnson County’s microtransit ride share expanding service area

info2020-09-14T07:20:26-05:00September 14th, 2020|

Microtransit, a ride share system meant to aid current transit services, is expanding its pilot program to include more of Johnson County, according to a statement from the county manager’s office. Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, service area will be expanded to include important new destinations, including the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, the new Johnson County Courthouse, and Merriam Town Center. It expands the current northern border all the way to the Wyandotte County line along Shawnee Mission Parkway and grows the southwest corner of the service area to include downtown Olathe. Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF

Small, private school in Ark City arises amid pandemic

info2020-09-14T07:19:59-05:00September 14th, 2020|

The pandemic crisis has people thinking outside the box and responding to needs in original ways. Or in the case of Ark City’s One Room Schoolhouse, using an old education model to educate kids in a new way. On Aug. 10, the Arkansas City USD 470 Board of Education made their decision to go with a hybrid format for classes this year. On Aug. 11, Lenell and Clay Puchalla decided they needed to set up a different kind of school for their kids’ sake. The Puchallas have a total of six adopted and foster children. Some of them have IEPs (Individual [...]

Trustee won’t drop litigation in Platte County, Missouri, default

info2020-09-14T07:26:44-05:00September 14th, 2020|

The trustee for $32 million of defaulted bonds that Platte County, Missouri put its appropriation pledge behind wants the Missouri Supreme Court to have the last word on whether the county bears legal responsibility for repayment. UMB Bank NA has so far failed to persuade courts of its position that the financing agreement tied to the bonds require the county to make up pledged revenue shortfalls. The trustee on Wednesday filed a motion seeking a rehearing with the Court of Appeals and also asked for transfer of the case to state’s high court, according to court filings. Source: The Bond Buyer

Revitalize Russell Continues to Gain Momentum

info2020-09-11T10:13:12-05:00September 11th, 2020|

The Downtown Streetscape Committee and Revitalize Russell experienced a recent big win. One of the committee partners, the Russell County Historical Society, was awarded an $80,000 grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, resulting in a nearly funded Outdoor Restroom and Visitors Center Facility. As momentum continues to build, the project is undergoing beginning stage progress. Source: KRSL Russell Radio

Wichita receives $21 million grant to improve North Junction

info2020-09-11T10:12:45-05:00September 11th, 2020|

"Today's award is a great benefit to Kansans, as the North Junction serves as a major crossroads in our state," said Rep. Estes. "Transforming this area has been a top priority for the State of Kansas. This project will have a travel-time savings of $127 million and a safety savings of $4.6 million resulting from reduced crashes. The interchange connects rural and urban parts of our state, but years of vehicle traffic, congestion and crashes have diminished the efficiency of the current interchange and threatens the long-term prosperity of the region. Correcting this decades-old design is great news for south central [...]

Pittsburg considering loan forgiveness for local business

info2020-09-11T10:12:09-05:00September 11th, 2020|

Pittsburg city leaders will discuss loan forgiveness for a local business. If approved, a $700,000 loan would be forgiven for Riggs Chiropractic. It’s part for a loan forgiveness plan that some businesses can apply for. The city would pay for it from the economic development fund. That money comes from a sales tax in place since the 80s. Dr. Kayla Riggs, Owner of Riggs Chiropractic says without this opportunity, getting her business up and running would have been a lot more difficult. Source: KSNF/KODE

Economic leaders looking to pay remote workers to move to Topeka

info2020-09-11T10:11:14-05:00September 11th, 2020|

The Greater Topeka Partnership is looking to pay people who work from home to move to Topeka. The proposal is a part of the economic group’s Choose Topeka program, which received national attention when it was announced. Originally, the program was used to pay people to move to and work in Topeka full-time. People could get $10,000 for renting and $15,000 if they bought a home. Employers had to agree to match 50 percent of the incentive. Source: KSNT News

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