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Salina to host community forum on policing next week

The City of Salina is planning to host a discussion on policing policies next week after several weeks of comments from the public on the topic during City Commission meetings. A formal announcement will be made later this week, but during Monday’s meeting city commissioners reached a consensus on the format of the meeting, which is expected to be at 6 p.m. next Monday. While a venue has yet to be confirmed, City Manager Mike Schrage said Kansas Wesleyan University has offered the use of Sams Chapel on its campus for the event.
(Read more: News – Salina Journal)

2020-06-24T07:49:48-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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Hays: $700K in new sales tax for parks, sports complex, street projects

Hays City Commissioners for now want to sock away an expected $700,000 annual sales tax windfall the city will start to get in 2021. The commissioners at their regular work session last Thursday evening looked at a long wish list of city projects. Those ranged from expanding multi-use recreational paths to park amenities to street improvements. No one mentioned giving any money to Ellis County. Ellis County Commissioners in early May formally asked Hays to pitch in $750,000 of its sales tax proceeds over the next two years toward the county’s planned $10.8 million Northwest Business Corridor project. The 55-mph bypass around Hays for north-south US-183 highway is key to a planned $40 million private travel and shopping plaza development off Interstate 70.
(Read more: News – The Hays Daily News)

2020-06-24T07:50:45-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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State making free masks available to businesses, venues

Free non-surgical masks and face shields will soon available to local businesses, institutions, or even protest groups from the Kansas Department of Emergency Management, via the local emergency management office. Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar advised of the availability Tuesday during a weekly conference call on COVID-19. Forms should be available by next week for local entities to apply, Weishaar said. They’ll likely be available at the Reno County Health Department, which is open to the public.
(Read more: News – The Hutchinson News)

2020-06-24T07:53:21-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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Governor Laura Kelly recommends Kansas stay in Phase 3 of ‘Ad Astra’ plan

Governor Laura Kelly announced that her administration, as well as officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that communities do not move into Phase Out of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” which was originally planned to begin June 22, and instead stay in Phase 3 for at least two more weeks. “Though many Kansans and communities have been social distancing, wearing masks, and working hard over the past few weeks to mitigate the spread of the virus, we have unfortunately seen an increase in disease spread,” Governor Kelly said. “After consulting with Secretary Norman’s team at KDHE, I have decided that our state is not ready to move into the final phase of the ‘Ad Astra’ plan until July 6, 2020, at the earliest.” The emergency disaster declaration issued by the Governor on May 26 transfers reopening decisions back to local officials, which means counties continuing with Phase 3 of the plan is only a recommendation. However, the State continues to monitor health metrics daily, and remains committed to supporting local communities in a safe, gradual transition.
(Read more: Hiawatha World Online)

2020-06-24T07:53:37-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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Southeast Kansas residents have made their decision on the new Pttsburg flag

Southeast Kansas residents have made their decision on the new Pttsburg flag. This flag was designed by Levi Weilert. This design was up against two other concepts and this one received the most votes. Weilert says this flag is inspired by the mining and farming history of Pittsburg. The red and yellow is of course paying homage to Pittsburg State University.
(Read more: KSNF/KODE)

2020-06-24T07:53:49-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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Dodge City cancels fireworks display

The effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt as the City of Dodge City announced the cancellation of the Dodge City Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display. According to city officials, the planning committee made up of city staff, community partners and volunteers, made the decision to cancel the display. Co-chair of the planning committee, Dodge City Fire Chief Ken Spencer, said there were two reasons for the cancellation.
(Read more: News – The Garden City Telegram)

2020-06-24T07:54:03-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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Riley County to receive around $15 million in CARES act funds

Riley County commissioners Monday approved a contract for advisory services for dispersing federal coronavirus relief funds. The county will contract with Witt O’Brien’s, a Risk Management and Emergency Response Consulting Firm. Budget and Finance Officer Tami Robison says Riley County’s portion of the governor’s Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) spending plan is around $15 million. The county is working on a resolution to be signed by July 15. The county selected this firm based on the magnitude of the dispersal and the firm’s ongoing work with helping Sedgwick County.  Robison says neither county administration, nor any entity in the county has the manpower to take this on 24/7.  The county has till the end of the year to complete this process. This process needs a firm that is well versed in single audit requirements, because any slip up could affect the county’s future federal funding.  The Flint Hills Regional Council reached out to the county clerk to see if they could help, but Robison says they would have to drop everything for this audit.  However, they will not turn away local help.  This will help identify areas of the county that need those funds and get them that money.
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2020-06-24T07:54:13-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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Shawnee County pools to open Monday; retail restrictions removed

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation pools and aquatic centers will reopen at noon Monday at 50% capacity. … Rossville Community Pool will remain closed for repairs. Pools received the OK on June 4 from Shawnee County commissioners to reopen effective immediately, but preparations and hiring of additional staff was needed before they could open. According to a news release Friday from parks and recreation spokesman Mike McLaughlin, all aquatic facilities will implement a safety break every hour in which staff will disinfect high-touch areas, such as railings, slides and diving boards. Restrooms will be cleaned every half hour. Staff will disinfect lounge chairs if requested to do so by guests, and all pools and aquatic centers will be cleaned every morning and evening. The new health order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
(Read more: News – The Topeka Capital-Journal)

2020-06-24T07:55:21-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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Memorial tribute to Thayer fire chief

Despite rain Saturday morning, family, friends and fellow emergency responders gathered in Thayer city park to share tears, laughs and memories of former volunteer fire chief Larry Myers. Myers, 82, died June 16 and the Neosho County dispatcher called a “last page” at the end of the observance Saturday. Emergency vehicles surrounded the park and friends displayed a sign that will be installed at the Thayer fire station, which will be dedicated to him.
(Read more: www.chanute.com)

2020-06-23T07:46:29-05:00June 23, 2020|News|
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