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Topeka Metro’s new general manager hopes to bring change to city’s transit

info2019-08-19T21:14:54-05:00August 19th, 2019|

Topeka Metro’s new general manager is crossing county lines to serve in his new position with hopes of bringing change to the city’s transit service. During an announcement Monday naming Robert Nugent as Topeka Metro’s new chief, Jim Ogle, chair of the Topeka Metro board of directors, said Nugent was chosen because he understands customer service. “He impressed me and the other members of our board by his thoughtfulness, his intuition, his ability to bring all the tremendous experience he’s gained in transit management over the past many decades and apply it to the questions and concerns we have for the [...]

Maize schools want $100M for new schools, pool, auditorium and safety upgrades

info2019-08-19T19:24:45-05:00August 19th, 2019|

Voters in the Maize public school district will take to the polls next week whether or not to approve over $100 million in bonds. District officials say there is no need to raise taxes for the bonds, which would pay for two new schools, a storm shelter, an indoor pool, an auditorium, elementary school labs, safety upgrades and other projects. The $108.2 million bond election is split into two questions for voters on Aug. 27. “With zero change to the mill levy, our community can bring about big change for our students,” USD 266 superintendent Chad Higgins said in a statement on [...]

3 Amur tigers born at Kansas zoo

info2019-08-19T19:22:38-05:00August 19th, 2019|

Amur tigers are classified as an endangered species on the IUCN list. The cubs' parents, Andrea and Dhenuka, came to Rolling Hills Zoo on a breeding recommendation by the Tiger Species Survival Plan developed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, of which Rolling Hills Zoo is an accredited member. This is eleven-year-old Andrea's third litter. It is 9-year-old Dhenuka's first litter. (Read more: KWCH News)

Kansas adds 14,000 private sector jobs in past 12 months

info2019-08-19T19:21:37-05:00August 19th, 2019|

The Kansas economy has added more than 14,000 private sector jobs during the past year, state officials said. “Preliminary estimates for July show Kansas added 2,500 jobs over the month. Job estimates for June were revised upward by 2,100 jobs,” said Tyle Tenbrink, an economist with the Kansas Department of Labor. “Looking back over the last 12 months, Kansas has posted a notable increase of 14,200 jobs.” The latest reporting by the state labor department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated seasonally adjusted unemployment in Kansas fell to 3.3 percent during July. The June rate was 3.4 percent, but [...]

Our Past is Present

info2019-08-19T19:07:22-05:00August 19th, 2019|

In 1949, Junction City’s new radio station, KJCK, was located above the Leedy Drug Store. During the programming there was a segment titled “The Good Neighbor Program”. On this show, local residents were recognized for being “good neighbors” and good citizens. One of the first honored was Mary A. Verbeke. She was recognized for her kind acts of sending encouraging words to people. Mary Verbeke was born in Belgium. When Mary was eight years old, she immigrated to this country with her mother. During their train trip to Junction City, there was a need to change trains in Kansas City. Mary [...]

Midwest Energy asks Hays customers to  conserve power Monday, Tuesday

info2019-08-19T19:03:30-05:00August 19th, 2019|

Midwest Energy is asking its Hays customers to conserve electricity on the afternoons of Monday and Tuesday between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. The request is being issued following the downing of several key power lines in northwest Hays during a storm the evening of Aug. 13. With several key lines out of service, Hays is being supplied using powerlines from the South and East. (Read more: Hays Post)

Ellis County Commission to discuss proposal for new public works building

info2019-08-19T19:02:11-05:00August 19th, 2019|

At Monday’s meeting, the Ellis County Commission will discuss a proposal for a new building for the public works shop. The county commission will meet at 5 p.m. at the Ellis County Administrative Center. The current public works shop at 1195 280th Ave. was constructed in the 1960s and has not had any significant upgrades since. (Read more: Hays Post)

Gardner approves resolution; Olathe to issue bonds for OMC clinic

info2019-08-19T19:00:50-05:00August 19th, 2019|

The Gardner City Council approved a resolution August 5 for the issuance of revenue bonds by the city of Olathe to finance facilities located within Gardner’s corporate limits. According to Mathew Wollf, finance director, Olathe Medical Center, the leading healthcare provider in Southwest Johnson County, has asked the neighboring city of Olathe to issue revenue bonds to finance healthcare facilities in the region. One of the facilities, a clinic, will be located on 189th Terrace in Gardner. State and federal law require that the city of Gardner approve issuance of the bonds since part of the project will be within its [...]

‘It’s only going to get worse’: Heat index to soar over 100 degrees in Kansas City

info2019-08-19T18:57:49-05:00August 19th, 2019|

It will be a dangerous and uncomfortable start to the work week in the Kansas City area as the heat index is expected to climb over 100 degrees on Monday, according to the local FOX4 television station. “Later on today it is going to be hot and humid with highs topping out in the lower 90s — and that’s just the air temperature,” said FOX4 meteorologist Karli Ritter, who provided the weather update to The Star. Ritter said it will feel even warmer than that, with the heat index climbing into the triple digits Monday afternoon. (Read more: KC Breaking News, Sports & [...]

Strong winds caused about 140 rail cars to derail in Central Kansas

info2019-08-19T18:56:12-05:00August 19th, 2019|

Authorities say strong winds caused about 140 rail cars from two trains to derail over the weekend in central Kansas. The Wichita Eagle reports that the derailments happened late Saturday near Walton. The National Weather Service says the rail cars were all empty and many were double stacked. No injuries were reported. Wind gusts at a nearby airport in Newton measured as high as high 67 mph around the time of the derailment. (Read more: 1350 KMAN)

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