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Voters in Ingalls school district to decide on $1.5 million bond issue

info2018-11-02T10:12:46-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

On Election Day voters in the Ingalls school district in Gray County will decide on a $1.5 million bond issue. The Ingalls school district superintendent says it's been almost 40 years since the last time his district benefited from a bond project. One of the district's oldest buildings was constructed in 1949. Included with the $1.5 million bond are new roofs on every building, the installation of HVAC replacements and the installation of 48 new cameras throughout the schools. "If the bond issue passes, the Gray County Sheriff's Department and our administration will have remote access to all the cameras at [...]

Hutchinson, Reno ounty leaders bend lawmakers ears in Thursday roundtable

info2018-11-02T10:11:10-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

Hutchinson and Reno County leaders met with a majority of the Reno County legislative delegation on Thursday for a broad-ranging discussion on issues they want lawmakers to consider – or to allow local input on if they come up. The Hutchinson City Council and Reno County Commission hosted the 90-minute roundtable, which Sen. Ed Berger and Representatives Steve Becker, Jason Probst, Joe Seiwert and candidate Paul Waggoner attended at City Hall. Near the conclusion of the meeting, both Mayor Steve Dechant and City Manager John Deardoff noted it was one of the most positive sessions community leaders have had with local [...]

Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce board announces support for citywide, half-cent sales tax

info2018-11-02T10:08:24-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce board on Thursday announced it is in favor of the continuation of the citywide, half-cent “Fix Our Streets” sale tax that will be on the ballot Nov. 6. The tax, if approved, would be extended for 10 years. “The sales tax, approved in 2009, has been a critical source of funding for the maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing streets,” said Amy McCarter, vice president of communications for the Greater Topeka Partnership. Street repair has come up as an issue in economic development in Momentum 2022 discussions. “We are pleased by the improvements and innovations [...]

Officer misconduct could come into question in criminal cases

info2018-11-02T10:06:27-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

The personnel matter involving the Hutchinson Police Department has given a black eye to the department that will take time to repair. But, do the actions of those six officers who were involved in the protection and cover up of one of their fellow officers create other legal problems for the justice system? The question was put to prominent defense attorney Charlie O’Hara. O’Hara says, unless the wrongdoing by the officer in question had a direct effect on a particular case, then efforts to file a civil motion in past criminal cases would see little chance of getting anywhere. Still, it [...]

McConnell commander to talk tanker at Wichita Aero Club

info2018-11-02T06:57:38-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

The featured speaker at the November meeting of the Wichita Aero Club could have a big day ahead of him soon after the event. Col. Joshua Olson, commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, will be the guest of honor at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Aero Club. And there is at least a possibility that two days later Olson will be taking part in a delivery ceremony at the base for the first Boeing Co. KC-46 tanker. Federal documents have previously revealed that McConnell is preparing for a delivery on that date, though the [...]

City receives three ballpark design/build proposals

info2018-11-02T06:51:11-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

The city has received a trio of proposals for the design and construction of a planned new downtown ballpark. According to a news release, the proposals were received before Wednesday's deadline, though the firms involved in the bids were not named. Using STAR bond monies and funds from a TIF (tax-increment financing) district, Wichita plans to build a $70-plus million multi-purpose stadium on the footprint of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, which is scheduled to be razed before year's end. According to the city, the three proposals came from "highly-reputable firms." The proposals will now be reviewed by a team of six that will [...]

Leawood considering moving City Hall

info2018-11-02T06:48:32-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

The City of Leawood is considering moving its former City Hall from 9615 Lee Blvd. to a spot near the current City Hall at 4800 Town Center Drive. All residents are invited to comment on the idea when the City Council meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the new City Hall. Speakers will have two minutes to make their remarks. After hearing the comments, the council will discuss the idea and possibly take action. The city is using the old City Hall for storage. Its relocation is being considered to create more green space for a yet-to-be named future park [...]

Repairs on tap for city streets around Lewis Field Stadium in Hays

info2018-11-02T06:46:09-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

The city of Hays could be ready by March to solicit construction bids for fixing portions of Ash Street, Elm Street and Fourth Street in the area of Lewis Field Stadium. Concrete and asphalt pavement on the streets would be replaced, as well as any failed curb and gutter and sidewalks, with new storm water inlets installed, as well as replacement and upgrading of old four-inch water main along Ash Street, according to John Braun, project manager for the city. The city previously budgeted $1.6 million for the project in the 2018 budget. (Read more: News - The Hays Daily News)

Topeka gets $750K grant from FHL Bank to help low-income homeowners with housing violations restore their property

info2018-11-02T06:42:38-05:00November 2nd, 2018|

The city of Topeka has been awarded a $750,000 grant from Federal Home Loan Bank for a program that works with low-income homeowners with housing violations to help them restore their properties. Funds for the property maintenance violation rehabilitation program will be available around Jan. 1, the city said in a news release. “Many of the people we serve are not only low-income but elderly and sometimes disabled. This grant will allow us to help over 50 families with property maintenance rehabilitation on their homes in the upcoming year,” said Corrie Wright, division director of housing services for the neighborhood relations [...]

U.S. attorney assigns staff member to Dodge for election

info2018-11-01T09:26:49-05:00November 1st, 2018|

U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister will send a member of his staff to monitor voting Nov. 6 in Dodge City. “Every citizen must be able to vote without interference or discrimination and to have that vote counted without it being stolen because of fraud,” McAllister said Tuesday. In light of the concerns recently raised with regard to the polling place situation in Ford County, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas will have one or more lawyers present in Dodge City on election day to observe the election process, the press release said. McAllister’s office has not intervened in [...]

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