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USD 475 working through the process to obtain a federal grant to help pay for a new elementary school on Post

info2019-09-02T22:05:08-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

There is progress in the effort to obtain a federal grant to help build a new elementary school on Fort Riley. The Chief Operations Officer for USD 475, David Wild, said the Office of Economic Adjustment is scheduled to be here for a briefing and tour of Ft. Riley on Sept. 10. Wild noted that is step two out of three steps in the approval process. “If everything goes well on the 10th the district will be invited to submit a formal proposal and application, and we’re expecting approval of that should it occur by the end of this calendar year.” [...]

Kiowa County Senior Center contest was something to laugh at

info2019-09-02T22:04:00-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

More than 10 joke-tellers took to the stage earlier this month at the Kiowa County Senior Center in Greensburg in celebration of National Joke Day. When the laughs were over, Randy Rinker was the first-place winner, followed by Bob Kilgore in second place. “I am not for sure it really was National Joke Day, but I read it somewhere on the internet so we ran with it,” said Kari Kyle, director of the senior center. “We are always trying to find ways to have fun here.” Those in attendance (more than 75) enjoyed a special meal sponsored by Ron and Roberta [...]

Parsons Planning Commission to talk about wind turbines

info2019-09-02T22:02:59-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

Planners this week will discuss a zoning amendment to restrict or ban commercial wind energy conversion systems in the area surrounding Parsons. The Parsons Planning Commission will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the commission room at the Parsons Municipal Building. Concerned about the possibility of 600-foot wind turbines encroaching on the city limits, City Commissioner Tom Shaw urged the city staff to have the planners consider restrictions in the 3-mile extraterritorial zone. Labette County has no zoning in its unincorporated areas, but Parsons controls zoning and codes in the area comprised generally of a 3-mile radius surrounding [...]

Garden City benefits from updated Black Hills Energy infrastructure

info2019-09-02T22:01:16-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

Black Hills Energy is on time and on budget to complete a construction project to replace natural gas pipelines in the Garden City area. Black Hills Energy estimates the project will last through October and is intended to meet existing needs for safe and reliable natural gas service. “Our customers rely on Black Hills Energy to keep their homes and businesses safely connected to natural gas,” said Garden City Supervisor Red Garone. “Proactive pipeline replacement investments help us continue to deliver on that promise.” Nearly three miles of natural gas lines will be replaced in the Wagon Wheel neighborhood outside Garden [...]

Pratt electrical crews now in Florida awaiting Hurricane Dorian

info2019-09-02T22:00:45-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

Five linemen from the City of Pratt Electric Department left Pratt on Saturday, heading to Orlando, Florida so as to be in a position to help restore electricity after Hurricane Dorian hits the area sometime in the next few days. They arrived at their destination late Sunday, September 1. “We’re here in Orlando waiting on [you] Dorian,” said Jamie Huber, Director of Electric Utilities for Pratt. “The City of Pratt and KC BPU had been requested that we come join them for Storm Restoration, after being there two years ago for Irma. Now we wait.“ Pratt’s interim city manager Bruce Pinkall [...]

Redesign still has many questions as rollout is underway, says KASB advocate

info2019-09-02T21:59:28-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

School redesign is not going to be a transition without challenges. That was the observation of Mark Tallman, Vice President for Advocacy at the Kansas Association of School Boards after he attended a forum earlier this month at the Kansas Leadership Center. “I don’t think there’s any doubt, as we go through this redesign process around the state, there’s going to be problems with it,” said Tallman. “We know that. There’s going to be opposition. Some mistakes will be made. The issue is, will it overall let our schools be more responsive to what kids actually need today?” The [...]

Miami County seeks to renew quarter-cent sales tax

info2019-09-02T21:58:25-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

Renewal of the county’s quarter-cent sales tax for roadway construction and improvements will be put before voters in November. County commissioners voted 5-0 Wednesday, Aug. 28, to put the sales tax question on the ballot. The current quarter-cent sales tax will sunset Dec. 31, 2020. If approved by voters, the renewal would extend the tax for five years – from Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2025. County Administrator Shane Krull said the county has used the tax for the past 19 years to finance a number of roadway construction and improvement projects. The tax not only pays for improvements to [...]

Wichita ready to sell three land parcels not used in East Kellogg projects

info2019-09-02T21:56:46-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

Three parcels of land acquired by the city of Wichita for the current East Kellogg construction projects will be sold to private buyers now that they're not needed. The City Council will vote on approval of the three proposed sales at Tuesday's 9 a.m. meeting. (Read more: Wichita Business Journal)

Gorilla Century bike ride largest yet

info2019-09-02T23:45:58-05:00September 2nd, 2019|

On Saturday, people from all across the United States traveled to Pittsburg to bicycle 100 miles, just for fun. This is the largest group to go on the Gorilla Century bike ride since the event started in 2003. That morning there was an estimated 600 riders, with over 400 pre-registered and many more who registered the day of the event. The event, hosted by Tailwind Cyclists’ Roger Lomshek, was created to celebrate Pittsburg State University’s 100th year, hence the name Gorilla Century. (Read more: News - The Garden City Telegram)

City of Wichita considers joining legal action against opioid manufacturers, distributors

info2019-08-29T21:03:14-05:00August 29th, 2019|

The Wichita City Council at its next meeting Tuesday (Sept. 3) will consider joining nationwide legal action against opioid manufacturers and distributors, and pharmacy chains, "alleging a variety of civil claims (including but not limited to public nuisance) and violation of federal laws." The consideration comes in the form of a resolution on the council's meeting agenda. "As plaintiffs, local governments are seeking damages for costs of law enforcement, first responders, courts, jails, etc., that are alleged to be direct results of the prescription opioid epidemic," the City of Wichita explains. (Read more: KWCH News)

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