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Counties could share road costs

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Labette County commissioners on Monday discussed setting up an agreement with commissioners in Craig County, Oklahoma, for sharing costs on bridge maintenance and inspections on Nation Road. While the bridge does not require replacement now, the Federal Highway Administration requires governing bodies in state border counties to have agreements on file related to the maintenance and inspection of bridges on state lines. The bridge that brought the issue forward is on Nation Road just east of Jackson Road, which is four miles south of Edna on the Oklahoma-Kansas state line. (Read more: Parsons Sun)

Newly incorporated city, The Highlands, gets good news from Revenue

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The Kansas Department of Revenue’s phone call gave the city of The Highlands an unexpected message. “We had super good news this week,” The Highlands City Councilmember Bonnie Teel told the council at its Thursday night meeting, conducted at Nickerson City Hall. It soon will see a deposit of $853.60 in the city’s account, income from the Reno County sales tax. Officials for the city launched last year thought The Highlands would not receive its share of Reno County sales tax proceeds until later in 2019 after the city had a state-certified population. Under state law, incorporated cities get a portion [...]

Neosho County official objects to often late night meetings

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Has the Neosho Ridge Wind project debate itself become hazardous enough to public health for a county official to step in? Not really, but there is something worrisome going on. Actually, the concern expressed by Health Department Administrator Teresa Starr at Thursday evening's Neosho County Commission meeting was about the late meeting hours devoted to the issue. "We're staying until two in the morning," Starr said. "It's hard for everyone the next day." (Read more: The Chanute Tribune)

Council member on downtown Wichita child care: ‘Right now there isn’t much availability’

info2019-03-11T07:55:56-05:00March 11th, 2019|

Finding affordable child care is a challenge according to parents living and working in downtown Wichita. KSN asked people about the need and a city official, who says its been a concern in the area for some time. "I'm trying to cut my driving time down and so driving to a daycare and then driving to work, I don't want to have to drive too far out of my way," said Maria Rogers, Wichita. Rogers has been looking at child care options for her daughter. She says the search has been a challenge. The lack of day care downtown is an [...]

Edgerton renews their trash contract

info2019-03-11T07:47:34-05:00March 11th, 2019|

Gardner Disposal Service will continue providing trash service to residents of Edgerton after the Edgerton City Council renewed a $128,000 contract with the company. The company’s $15 per dwelling per month bid was the lowest. City regulations call for the city to pay 50 percent of the cost per dwelling reducing the cost to $7.50 for residents. Two other companies- Republic and Waste Management- also bid for the business. Scott Peterson, assistant city administrator, told the council that the city has been satisfied with the service offered by Gardner Disposal. “We already work with them, and we have a great relationship,” [...]

Kansas considers relaxing rules on rural ambulance drivers

info2019-03-10T20:35:07-05:00March 10th, 2019|

A proposal before the Kansas Legislature would allow people without medical training to drive ambulances in rural areas. The bill is in response to a statewide shortage of trained personnel for ambulances in rural areas. One person with medical training -- such as a nurse or an EMT -- would still be required to be on board ambulances. Supporters cite places like Norton County, in northwest Kansas. The county's 5,400 residents has six full-time ambulance workers and nine volunteers to respond to all 911 calls and take patients from one hospital to another. (Read more: KAKE - News)

No slowdown in Hays’ water conservation programs despite abundant rains

info2019-03-10T20:28:23-05:00March 10th, 2019|

Last year was the third wettest year on record for the city of Hays. In 2018, Hays received 37.55 inches of moisture, just a quarter-inch shy of 37.99 inches that fell in 1993 – the second wettest year. Official daily records have been kept by the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town since 1868. Still, the abundant moisture does not mean an end or even slowdown of the city’s water conservation programs started in 1992. “We’re in really great shape right now. The seasonal drought outlook is good for us showing no drought at least through April,” said Holly Dickman, [...]

City of Gardner may ask for KDOT grant to maintain 56 Highway

info2019-03-10T20:20:00-05:00March 10th, 2019|

Gardner is considering applying for a state grant to fund repairs and maintenance of Highway 56 between Sycamore street and Moonlight Road. Michael Kramer, public works director, told the city council during a meeting March 4 that the road qualifies for Kansas Department of Transportation funding up to $1 million a year with a 10 percent matching contribution by the city. Kramer said the road is maintained by the state including snow removal but added there could be additional funding from the state through the proposed funding mechanism. He said that funds for any such matching grant have not been budgeted [...]

Clearwater residents look for change at dangerous intersection

info2019-03-10T20:15:47-05:00March 10th, 2019|

Clearwater community members are fed up after another accident at the intersection of 135th and 71st. Nine people were hurt Wednesday morning after investigators say a driver failed to stop at a stop sign. "Anyone coming to and from town is going to take 135th street," says Casey Richwine, who drives this stretch of road often. Community members are hoping changes will come in the form of rumble strips or a stop light. City and county leaders are already working with citizens to make improvements. (Read more: KAKE - News)

South Hutch pulls out of K-96 corridor group

info2019-03-10T20:03:14-05:00March 10th, 2019|

South Hutchinson, the north anchor city for the K-96 Corridor Development Association, will not pay 2019 membership dues to the nearly 15-year-old association. “We weren’t sure what we were actually getting out of that membership,” said City Councilmember Mandi Blumanhourst. The council voted 5-0 Feb. 18 not to renew membership. Dues have been $2,000 annually. The council left the door open to consider rejoining the association in the future. (Read more: News - The Hutchinson News)

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