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Painkillers flood communities – including central Kansas

info2019-07-28T21:11:04-05:00July 28th, 2019|

In Harvey, Butler and McPherson counties, 4 million pills were sent to pharmacies and physicians in 2006, a GateHouse Media analysis of the data show. In 2012, the area received 6.8 million, an increase of 70 percent in seven years. For the first time ever, the public can see details of who manufactured pain pills and which pharmacies stocked them, revealing exactly what drug companies knew as they flooded communities with opioids that fueled a national epidemic. (Read more: Newton Kansan)

Rose Hill loses water pressure suddenly; city works to investigate the cause

info2019-07-28T21:07:52-05:00July 28th, 2019|

Butler County Dispatch confirms that several citizens have called saying there is little to no water pressure in the City of Rose Hill. The city is aware of the issue and working to find the cause, which is unknown at the moment. KSN reached out to the Rose Hill public works director and the city’s superintendent but have yet to receive any updated information at this time. (Read more: KSN-TV)

Shawnee Mission preparing for possible impact of ‘dark store theory’ appeals on district budget

info2019-07-28T21:56:00-05:00July 28th, 2019|

TThe ripples of the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals’ recent ruling in case brought by Walmart alleging that Johnson County had overcharged the retailer millions in property taxes have extended to the Shawnee Mission School District. The so-called “dark store theory” appeals brought by Walmart and other big-box retailers have challenged the method Johnson County appraisers used to value commercial property. Though the issues will likely be tied up in appeals for some time, they’ve caused alarm among local government officials, who are preparing for the possibility of millions in commercial property tax revenue disappearing — and having to pay back [...]

Salina first responders concerned about elevated number of drug overdoses

info2019-07-25T21:52:32-05:00July 25th, 2019|

In the past week, the Salina Police Department and Salina Fire Department have responded to nine reports of drug overdoses, which is highly unusual for the city. According to information from the Salina Police Department, the investigations suggest that all of the incidents are related to methamphetamine, possibly mixed with another substance. The police noted that they have reason to believe that two recent deaths may be connected to the use of illegal drugs and at least five other incidents have resulted in the persons being taken to the emergency room. (Read more: Hays Post)

Hutchinson Housing Commission seeking answers to rental inspection program

info2019-07-25T21:52:14-05:00July 25th, 2019|

The Hutchinson Housing Commission is expected to make a recommendation to the city council within the next couple of months about the rental registration program. What that will be is still to be seen. “The committee is looking at how can we incentivize the good landlords…and then hopefully, market pressures will put pressure on some of the bad actors to either change up their business practices or maybe decide is it worthwhile to stay int he landlord business,” Ryan Hvitlok City Planning Director said. (Read more: Hutch Post)

Moundridge applies to CDBG program to assist The Hub

info2019-07-25T21:51:06-05:00July 25th, 2019|

Blaine Stucky, owner of UN Properties, LLC, asked the Moundridge City Council to apply to the Kansas Department of Commerce for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant through the Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation category. Stucky plans to use the funds to assist with renovations to the former convenience store location at 100 S. Christian Avenue. ... Rose Mary Saunders, with Ranson Financial Group, told council members about the scope of the project. ... There will be a brick oven pizza restaurant and coffee shop, with a 1,100-square-foot kitchen and bath flooring and a 5,100-squarefoot dining room. (Read more: McPherson Weekly News [...]

Patron surprises Erie library with gift

info2019-07-25T21:49:30-05:00July 25th, 2019|

Small, rural town libraries usually operate on pretty tight budgets, and Erie City Public Library is no different. A few weeks ago, during the library’s summer reading program, the children had the opportunity to watch a movie on the little 24-inch television in the community room at the library. Following the movie, a woman in attendance asked head librarian Julie Coover Kent if the library had a bigger screen for movies, lecture materials and other things to be displayed. Kent assured her that was the biggest screen the library had because of budget restraints. (Read more: Parsons Sun)

In response to resident concerns, Shawnee improves communication on strategic visioning process

info2019-07-25T21:49:00-05:00July 25th, 2019|

After a Shawnee resident raised concerns about Imagine Shawnee, city staff is working to create “a more informed environment” around the strategic visioning process for the city. Imagine Shawnee is the city’s first ever strategic plan. As part of the process, city staff and consultant Strategic Government Resources are seeking public input on the strategic plan through three “imagineering” sessions — the first of which took place earlier this month. (Read more: Prairie Village Post)

YMCA celebrates grand opening of ‘Dome’ project in Garden City

info2019-07-25T21:37:28-05:00July 25th, 2019|

The Garden City Family YMCA celebrated the grand opening of the YMCA Dome on Thursday morning, located just northeast of Kenneth Henderson Middle School at 1706 E. Mary St. The Dome began as a joint partnership with the City of Garden City, USD 457, and the YMCA, according to information on the YMCA’s Facebook page. Both KHMS and the YMCA needed additional gym space so they came together to create a mutually beneficial solution. “It’s been a long journey,” said a visibly moved Chad Knight, CEO of the YMCA of Southwest Kansas, during the ceremony inside the facility. (Read more: Greater [...]

Wichita on track for new water plant in 5 years, city says

info2019-07-25T21:53:44-05:00July 25th, 2019|

Wichita is on track to receive a $270 million federal loan that would help pay for a new water treatment facility, Director of Public Works and Utilities Alan King said. The loan could save the city more than $70 million and allow the project to break ground by the end of 2020. The Environmental Protection Agency gives loans, called Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, or WIFIA, to repair the country’s crumbling infrastructure. Wichita needs a new water treatment facility because the old one is in bad shape. (Read more: Local News |)

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