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Leavenworth County rehires former public works director

2019-03-04T08:35:55-06:00March 4th, 2019|

A former public works director for Leavenworth County is getting ready to step back into his old job. Mike Spickelmier has been hired as the county’s new public works director. He is scheduled to begin his new duties March 20, according to County Administrator Mark Loughry. Spickelmier previously served as the county’s public works director, but he was terminated from the position in 2016 by a 2-1 vote of the Leavenworth County Commission. The action later resulted in a finding by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office that commissioners had violated the state’s open meetings law. None of the commissioners who were [...]

Gardner’s mayor says future continues to be bright

2019-03-04T08:34:46-06:00March 4th, 2019|

This past year was a momentous time for the City of Gardner. We celebrated the start and completion of a number of significant projects that enhanced the quality of life for our residents and addressed the diverse needs of our community. Our robust economic development strategy allowed us to strengthen Gardner’s economy, securing $105 million of private investments in 2018 alone. This is due to the addition of 13 new businesses that have opened or are in the development process. Some of the new establishments we welcomed include the Hampton Inn, Excelligence Learning Corporation, Scooters, First Point Urgent Care, Enterprise Leasing, [...]

Salina residents concerned about North Ninth Street traffic

2019-03-04T08:33:12-06:00March 4th, 2019|

Several North Salina residents expressed concerns about the safety of pedestrians, especially children, who cross North Ninth Street, during a meeting at the St. John’s Military School library Thursday evening. Public Works Director Jim Kowach said Salina officials are considering adding crosswalks and lowering the speed limit on North Ninth Street from 40 to 35 miles per hour. Kowach said a speed study determined most people generally drive 40 mph or less, but that some people go much faster during the early morning and late evening. About 7,500 vehicles drive along North Ninth Street on an average day. In an interview [...]

Wichita plans to sell riverfront property near new ball park for $1 an acre

2019-03-04T09:01:11-06:00March 4th, 2019|

After agreeing to build a $75 million stadium to lure a minor-league baseball team to Wichita, city officials now plan to sell the land around the stadium to the team owners for $1 an acre. Wichita Riverfront LP, a partnership that was created to develop the area around the stadium, would buy 24 acres west of downtown for $24, or a dollar less than a city parking ticket. The sale would include 3.5 acres of riverfront property on the west bank of the Arkansas River that has not been appraised. The rest of the property is valued at $805,600, according to [...]

Property owners in northwest Lawrence must soon begin repairing sidewalks

2019-03-01T09:06:41-06:00March 1st, 2019|

Some property owners in northwest Lawrence will soon be getting notices from the city asking them to repair their sidewalks. City staff estimates that millions of dollars in sidewalk repairs are needed throughout Lawrence, and the city was broken into eight zones to begin enforcing the city’s long-standing ordinance. The ordinance requires property owners to repair hazardous sidewalks adjacent to their properties, and certain homeowners could be eligible to have the city pay for all or part of their repair costs. Municipal Services and Operations Program Specialist Mark Thiel said repair notices for the first zone will be sent out March [...]

Transfer station’s future discussed in Labette county

2019-03-01T09:04:09-06:00March 1st, 2019|

City officials hope the expiration of a contract for the trash transfer station south of Parsons will result in lower rates. City Attorney Ross Albertini spoke to commissioners about the issue briefly during a work session Thursday afternoon. Waste Corporation of America owns and operates the trash transfer station under a contract with the Labette County Solid Waste Management Committee. The 15-year contract began in January 2005. WCA built the station that began operation in June 2007. After the contract ends, the transfer station will revert to Labette County. Albertini said Labette County Commissioner Doug Allen brought the topic to the [...]

Wind project foe balks on making survey public

2019-03-01T09:02:34-06:00March 1st, 2019|

An opponent of the Neosho Ridge Wind energy project wants some information about the project kept out of the public record. Neosho County Commissioners, with Counselor Seth Jones and County Attorney Linus Thuston present, talked Thursday evening about information provided in open meeting being public record. One member of the audience accused Apex, the wind project developer, of using that information to hound residents. Over the past two weeks, opponent Dustie Elsworth has contacted nearly 200 people, including those outside of the area of the Neosho Ridge project, and claimed that a high majority favor increased setbacks, holding the developer Apex [...]

Mayor in talks with at least three groups to move to former downtown Wichita library

2019-03-01T09:45:08-06:00March 1st, 2019|

Plans for Wichita’s longtime downtown library are far from finalized, but Mayor Jeff Longwell has been in talks with several organizations about possibly relocating there. “We’re excited about the possibility,” said KPTS, Channel 8, president and CEO Victor Hogstrom. “It’s a beautiful building.” Longwell also has talked with the Kansas African American Museum and the Museum of World Treasures about locating there. The library closed last year when the new Advanced Learning Library — a $38 million downtown branch at Second and McLean Boulevard — opened in June. (Read more: Carrie Rengers: Business Columns & Blogs |)

Andover Police Department introduces new K9

2019-03-01T08:53:08-06:00March 1st, 2019|

The Andover Police Department Thursday introduced the newest member of its department, a German shepherd named Roko. During Thursday's ceremony, Andover police officially welcomed its newest K9 and Roko's handler, Deshaun Smith. The department says the pair will help with missions like drug deterrence and search and rescue efforts. Roko isn't just a member of the Andover Police Department; he's a constant companion for his handler. "When you're at work your'e with him, when you're at home, you're with him," Smith says. "You take care of him. You take him to vet visits, you bathe him, you brush him. I'm with [...]

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