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Wichita to put more police on the streets, create new central substation

info2019-08-13T22:00:34-05:00August 13th, 2019|

Wichita’s hitting the gas pedal on a plan to expand the Police Department and create a new bureau to better patrol the burgeoning central area of the city. On Tuesday, the City Council approved an annual budget that shifts $1 million from a lawsuit liability fund to get the process going. City Manager Robert Layton said it represents a “heavy emphasis on public safety in our operating budget and CIP.” (Read more: Local News |)

Barron Theater marquee lights restored in Pratt

info2019-08-13T21:57:18-05:00August 13th, 2019|

As dusk crept over the city of Pratt last Monday, sparkling new lights on the historic marquee were flipped on at the Barron Theatre by longtime supporter Sheryl White. "We had a Pratt Pilot's Club meeting here, so I turned them on for that," White said. "It was so beautiful to see them shining in all their glory."The Barron lights, original in the late 20s to early 30s, were in sad shape before fundraising efforts and special groups joined forces to rebirth them. (Read more: News - The Garden City Telegram)

Garden City forms census committee

info2019-08-13T21:56:14-05:00August 13th, 2019|

Nearly a decade ago, a growing Garden City entered into a years-long challenge process with the United State Census Bureau, arguing that the agency had miscounted the city’s population by thousands.Today, with doubled-down efforts, area census jobs and an expanding group of representatives from the city’s institutions and communities, local leaders are fully focused on one goal: ensuring a miscount doesn’t happen again. (Read more: News - The Garden City Telegram)

Lawrence City Commission to discuss proposal to charge for disposable plastic and paper bags

info2019-08-12T22:15:52-05:00August 12th, 2019|

City leaders will soon discuss a proposal to charge people for disposable grocery and shopping bags in an effort to reduce waste. As part of its study session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will discuss the Sustainability Advisory Board’s recommendation that the city develop an ordinance that would charge a 16-cent fee per bag upon checkout for both single-use plastic and paper bags, but would exempt some types of bags. Exempted bags would include those used to carry raw meat, seafood and bulk items, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. As currently proposed, the fee would apply to grocers and retailers, [...]

Midwestern states brace for long-term flood fight as damages, costs continue to mount

info2019-08-12T21:35:22-05:00August 12th, 2019|

After devastating flooding this year, Iowa put $15 million into a special fund to help local governments recover and guard against future floods. Missouri allotted more money to fight rising waters, including $2 million to help buy a moveable floodwall for a historic Mississippi River town that’s faced flooding in all but one of the past 20 years. In Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced $10 million to repair damaged levees while creating a task force to study a system that in some places has fallen into disrepair though years of neglect. (Read more: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF)

USDA Inspector General: Moving Research Offices From DC To KC Isn’t Quite Legal

info2019-08-12T21:31:35-05:00August 12th, 2019|

Critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to move two of its research agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City area got more ammunition this week. The most recent development: A report from the USDA’s inspector general that finds some flaws with how the department has executed its plan. The USDA wants to move two of its agencies from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Last September, U.S. Reps. Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington, D.C. and Steny Hoyer, both Democrats, sent a letter asking the inspector general to determine whether the move was legal. (Read more: Great Bend Post)

Hoisington to discuss continuation of half-cent sales tax

info2019-08-12T21:28:24-05:00August 12th, 2019|

The City of Hoisington has implemented a half-cent sales tax since 2005. That tax is scheduled to sunset in September 2020. Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell says there will be discussion at the city council meeting August 12 to continue the tax. The tax is currently marked to help fund street repairs, but the thought is to broaden the tax’s use. “We’ve had a lot of discussion in the community about what are some other needs for Hoisington?” said Mitchell. “A lot of those deal with quality of life.” (Read more: Great Bend Post)

Interview with USD 428 Superintendent on school bond

info2019-08-12T21:27:04-05:00August 12th, 2019|

USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton came by the Eagle Media Center Friday, August 9. Below is the interview with Thexton discussing the upcoming school bond issue that will send out mail-in ballots August 20. (Read more: Great Bend Post)

Historic church rebuilds after lightning strikes the building

info2019-08-12T21:21:58-05:00August 12th, 2019|

After a long nine months, members of a Catholic church in Andale are counting their blessings as their doors have re-opened. Sunday morning, members of the St. Joseph Catholic Church piled into the historic building and filled the pews. "It's our spiritual centerpiece," says Tony Lane, a long-time congregation member. But last summer the place of worship in southern Kansas was empty, lightning struck the building and devastated the community's only church. (Read more: KAKE - News)

Kansas man celebrates 106th birthday

info2019-08-12T21:11:26-05:00August 12th, 2019|

"We just feel really blessed. We don’t know what God’s plan is for him, but you know we have to wait and see," said Shirley Koerner, daughter. Christiansan says his secret to living such a long life is staying busy. "Yeah, I still mow my own lawn. I had to quit driving. I still get along pretty good," said Christiansan. Christiansan had five generations of family members at the celebration. (Read more: KWCH News)

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