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Sedgwick County backpedals on changing to permanent Daylight Savings time

info2019-01-31T08:46:30-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Sedgwick County is backpedaling on its effort to stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round. County commissioners captured the public imagination and caused a buzz at the Statehouse when they proposed getting rid of springing forward and falling back as part of their annual legislative agenda. But now, commissioners say it’s become a waste of time, swamping issues that are a lot more important to the county. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)

Osawatomie renews lease-purchase of grocery equipment

info2019-01-31T08:45:19-06:00January 31st, 2019|

The city of Osawatomie has renewed its lease-purchase agreement on grocery equipment for another year as it tries to attract a new grocer to take over the vacant Ron’s Country Market location. The grocery store at 701 Sixth St. closed in 2017 less than a year after opening its doors. Much of the equipment, valued at $400,000, was almost brand new, and in an attempt to keep it from being sold off, the city purchased the equipment through a lease-purchase agreement with First Option Bank for a reduced cost of $150,000. The lease-purchase agreement now extends through Jan. 29, 2020. Since [...]

Prairie Village City Council tackles complex issue of drone regulation

info2019-01-31T08:43:15-06:00January 31st, 2019|

People who use flying drones to spy on neighbors in their backyard or buzz festival crowds could face trouble in Prairie Village under a new city ordinance being considered. The City Council on Tuesday voted 6-4 to tell staff to continue developing the measure regulating “unmanned aerial vehicles” and bring it back to a future meeting for more discussion. But the council members are still deeply split on how to enforce a violation whose miscreants could be blocks or even miles away and whether drones are even causing enough problems within the city to warrant a response. (Read more: Joco 913 [...]

Greenwood County To Issue Refunds For Those Affected By Mill Levy Error

info2019-01-31T08:40:07-06:00January 31st, 2019|

A data entry error affecting some residents in Greenwood County was uncovered last week and discussed during this Monday’s Greenwood County Commission meeting. When entering the mill levy amounts for 2018 property taxes, county clerk Kathy Robison said she mistakenly entered the levy for Southeast Kansas Library System at 1.00 instead of .100. She said the refunds issued by the treasurer’s office will amount to approximately $47,000, but will not affect those living inside the cities of Eureka, Madison, or Hamilton, as they are taxed differently due to having their own libraries. Treasurer Donna Olson said that approximately 1,500 refund checks [...]

Bill inspired by high-speed chase in Topeka would remove liability for police

info2019-01-31T08:40:00-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Legislation introduced by the Kansas League of Municipalities would strike from state law a requirement for police officers engaged in a high-speed chase to drive with regard for others’ safety. The proposed change stems from litigation over a 2010 collision in Topeka. A man fleeing an off-duty Capitol Police officer in a stolen car at speeds of 100 mph through city streets crashed into a pickup and seriously injured its two occupants. A district court judge rejected claims contending the officer, Patrick Saleh, didn’t have a valid reason to initiate and continue the high-speed chase. An appellate court reversal pointed to [...]

Peabody gets new mayor with board experience

info2019-01-31T08:38:51-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Tom Spencer was sworn in as Peabody mayor Monday, following the official resignation of Larry Larsen, and unanimous approval by the city council. “I want to thank Larry for his service,” Spencer said. “I’m going to learn and do the best I can for the city, as I did as a councilman.” After resigning, Larsen had a request for onlookers. “Those of you in the audience, continue to come,” he said. “Bring those who aren’t here next time. Have people take an interest in their community, and speak up for what they like.” (Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)

As Olathe library branch preps for move, ‘art for art’s sake’ will be a priority

info2019-01-31T09:25:29-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Hutch: No merit in former officer’s lawsuit

info2019-01-31T06:56:00-06:00January 31st, 2019|

The city of Hutchinson denies claims by former Hutchinson Police Officer Devin Berman that the city and the department violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and retaliated against him. Berman “was never subjected to discrimination or retaliation because of his alleged disability,” the city’s legal response to Berman’s lawsuit stated. The claims in the suit “are entirely without merit,” the city contends. Berman said he suffers from Tourette’s syndrome and “was incessantly made fun of at work by other employees.” No adverse action was taken against employees even after he complained to his superiors, he claimed. The city responded that Berman [...]

Frankfort get $250,000 grant

info2019-01-31T06:54:05-06:00January 31st, 2019|

The city of Frankfort has received federal grant monies to resurface its truck route through town. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced last Thursday that Frankfort was one of 23 communities to receive a total $11 million in federal grants for a variety of purposes. Frankfort will receive $265,656 in grant funds through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development will provide a low-interest loan of $256,656 to Frankfort to pay the 50 percent match required for the project. Marshall County Partnership for Growth economic development director Ellen Barber said Frankfort has received the [...]

Walking trail getting extended, spruced up in Ark City

info2019-01-31T06:51:37-06:00January 31st, 2019|

A walking trail in Arkansas City is about to get a little longer and smoother, and may even get some lights. The Poplar Walking Trail, near the U.S. 77 bypass, is also being fixed to prevent flooding. City employees are extending the track to a full mile in length and improving drainage for the oval-shaped path that walkers, joggers and bikers use on a regular basis. Public Information Officer Andrew Lawson said the major part of the work involves building up the south end of the path, which will make the entire loop a full mile. Right now it is nine-tenths [...]

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