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Wellington council hears 4-page, 1,800-word report on flood, hail, water line damage

info2019-05-23T15:55:12-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

The last time the Wellington City Council met it was the night of the big flood. It was a subject that dominated the regularly scheduled meeting two weeks later. Wellington City Manager Shane Shields presented a four-page, 1,800-word doc “flood event” report to the council that assessed the events and the damage that occurred on May 8 (see the full document here). “In the end, we certainly hope that this event is a rare and never again occurrence,” Shields surmised at the end of his verbal report to council. The question many in Wellington are contemplating, what is the status on [...]

Lenexa allows beer and wine at four city parks, adjusts liquor laws to match new state law

info2019-05-23T15:53:20-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

Lenexa city leaders are now permitting beer and wine to be consumed during private events at four parks, in addition to the two already allowed in city code. Drinking beer and wine is now permitted at these four parks: Ad Astra Park, Buffalo Meadows Park, Matt Taylor Park and Electric Park. On these properties, alcoholic liquor is permitted at private events if event organizers obtain a city-issued alcoholic liquor permit and rent a shelter for private use. Steven Shrout with the city of Lenexa’s legal department, said the parks and recreation department has received more inquiries about drinking in public places, [...]

Wind farm opponents make good on threat of lawsuit

info2019-05-23T15:49:20-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

Opponents of a wind farm proposed for the southern portion of the county have made good on their threats to sue the company that hopes to develop it. A petition was filed Thursday in district court by Overland Park lawyers Robert Harken and Robert Titus on behalf of 15 wind farm opponents. The petition seeks a judge’s review, declaratory relief, and a temporary restraining order. It also claims the state open records act was violated. Harken declined to discuss the 19-page petition. [MORE] (Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)

New fire truck ordered for Pretty Prairie station

info2019-05-23T15:44:52-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

The Reno County Commission on Tuesday approved Reno/Kingman Joint Fire District No. 1 purchasing a new pumper truck. The new vehicle, which is expected to take up to 10 months to build and deliver, will replace a 24-year-old truck that fire department officials said is developing mechanical problems. The department, based in Pretty Prairie, will use $210,000 accumulated in its equipment fund toward the $292,545 purchase from Nebraska-based Danko Emergency Equipment. The remainder of the purchase will be covered under a four-year lease-purchase agreement funded by People’s Bank and Trust in Hutchinson at 3.5 percent interest, County Administrator Gary Meagher advised [...]

Community Memorial Hospital asks Marshall county for vote on sales tax

info2019-05-23T15:43:46-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

After recording $1.7 million in uncompensated care during 2018, Community Memorial Healthcare representatives are — for the fourth year in a row — requesting that the Marshall County Board of Commissioners place a 10-year, half-cent countywide sales tax on the November ballot. No action was taken on the request at the meeting. However, board Chairman Dave Baier said he was not in favor of tax money for the hospital. Commissioner Barb Kickhaefer said she supported putting the CMH sales tax up for a public vote, and Commissioner Keith Bramhall said he needed a week to mull over the issue. CMH’s representatives [...]

City Addresses Water Issues Resulting From Excess Rainfall

info2019-05-23T16:30:51-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

With heavy rains affecting Osawatomie, please know the city's staff is closely monitoring river levels and its ponding areas near the levee. The city received a tremendous amount of rain over a two-day period, which only added to already swollen rivers and saturated ground. To manage the excess water, four stationary pumps have been running since yesterday, and six additional mobile pumps were brought in to handle the water. While the ponding areas are full, the auxiliary pumps are helping city crews make progress. At 3 a.m., city public works crews installed stop logs in the levee’s southwest gate to prevent [...]

Manhattan officials hold special meeting to discuss flood potential

info2019-05-23T15:38:57-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

Town of Sedgwick forced to deal with more flooding

info2019-05-23T15:36:42-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

For the second time in the last two weeks, many of Sedgwick's roads are under water. "The river usually comes out on the west side of town by the school," says Mayor Bryan Chapman. Past the playground at the school, you should see a practice football field. Instead, all you can see is water. Tuesday was supposed to be the last day of school for students, but classes were canceled due to the flooding. "It's fun because now I can play with my friends," says Bentley Wallace. "It's just fun, getting out. Playing in the water," says Marsholl Croxton. Fun for [...]

Officials in Crawford County and Pittsburg give update on storm damage

info2019-05-23T15:35:51-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

Crawford County and City of Pittsburg officials hosted a news conference Tuesday to address concerns following a serious storm and apparent tornado that hit the area Monday, resulting in downed trees and power lines and damage to structures. Local officials and the National Weather Service were still not able to confirm that the storm technically qualified as a tornado as of Tuesday morning. The storm came out of Cherokee County and across Crawford County before moving into Missouri, Crawford County Emergency Manager Jason VanBecelaere said, causing considerable damage near Pittsburg, particularly to roofs and outbuildings in the area of Langdon Lane [...]

NextEra wants all protest petitions tossed

info2019-05-23T15:32:24-05:00May 23rd, 2019|

County officials have again pushed back a meeting for the Reno County Commission to take up NextEra Energy’s application for a permit for its proposed Pretty Prairie Energy Center, pending resolution of a legal issue. The meeting is now tentatively set for 6:30 p.m. June 13 at the Atrium Hotel and Convention Center, with county staff hoping to solidify the meeting date by next week. The legal question delaying the meeting relates to whether protest petitions against NextEra’s requested zoning permit required the signature of a notary when submitted. If determined valid, the protest petition would force a unanimous “super majority” [...]

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