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Osawatomie Addresses Excess Water Issues Caused By Rainfall

info2018-10-10T06:55:44-05:00October 10th, 2018|

With heavy rains affecting Osawatomie, please know the City of Osawatomie is closely monitoring its ponding areas near the levee as well as river levels. The city has received a tremendous amount of rain in a very short time. As a result, four stationary pumps have been running since yesterday, and three more have been brought in to handle excess water. Right now, the biggest concern is interior drainage since the Marais des Cygnes and Pottwatomie Creek are both full. The city’s storm water systems can no longer handle this large amount of runoff through gravity and discharge it into the [...]

Saline County Commission approves disaster declaration

info2018-10-10T06:53:16-05:00October 10th, 2018|

The Saline County Commission approved a disaster declaration Tuesday morning in anticipation of potential flooding in North Salina, New Cambria and Mentor. The declaration covers all of Saline County and is effective for seven days. “The Board of County Commissioners of Saline County, Kansas, finds that certain conditions have caused or imminently threaten to cause widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in disaster proportion and proclaim that a state of local disaster emergency exists in Saline County, Kansas,” the declaration states. “Flooding conditions have created obstructions or will create obstructions, which endanger health, safety, and welfare [...]

Southwest Sedgwick County residents keep a close eye on rising Ninnescah River

info2018-10-10T06:43:03-05:00October 10th, 2018|

The Ninnescah River was rapidly rising on Tuesday afternoon after heavy rains have inundated the area after the last few days. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)

Town of Sedgwick prepares for flooding

info2018-10-10T06:42:21-05:00October 10th, 2018|

Residents of Sedgwick were sandbagging homes on Tuesday as Sand Creek started to flood the town. Ridge Road through Sedgwick was also closed due to high water. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)

Great Bend’s newly-designed disc golf course grand opening Oct. 23

info2018-10-10T06:41:55-05:00October 10th, 2018|

Everyone is invited to the grand opening of the newly-redesigned disc golf course on October 23 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Grand Opening Celebration will include a Putting and Long Drive Challenges, a Disc Golf Tournament, and Eric McCabe, Professional Disc Golf World Champion will be on hand to conduct a “How to Clinic” for the novice or local disc golf enthusiasts. A disc golf tournament will follow the ribbon cutting ceremony with local disc golf enthusiasts on hand to assist anyone who signs up for the Disc Golf Tournament. The Disc Golf Course was originally designed in 2005 [...]

Businesses to address domestic violence through partnership with Topeka mayor’s task force

info2018-10-10T06:39:37-05:00October 10th, 2018|

Local businesses and the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment are partnering with the Mayor’s Task Force Against Domestic Violence to reach more survivors in the workplace. The task force’s corporate engagement subcommittee will support businesses in reaching survivors through education, outreach and services. Sixteen years ago, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas established Shield Against Violent Environments, or SAVE, said Marlou Wegener, manager of community relations. “We recognize the impact that domestic violence has on the workplace and that while at work, that may be the only time the survivor feels safe or has the opportunity to take action,” [...]

Chanute stalls on offer to purchase building

info2018-10-10T06:34:32-05:00October 10th, 2018|

Chanute city commissioners failed to approve a deal Monday evening for the sale of an industrial building after negotiating with a buyer last week. The proposed deal to sell the building at 615 W. Cherry to Bridgewood Custom Cabinets failed 2-2 Monday evening. Potential buyer Jim Caldwell of Hi-Lo Industries and Bridgewood increased his offer on the building to $500,000 and negotiated with commissioners to cap credits for equipment and job creation. Caldwell previously offered $350,000 for the building, and sought an equal match of credit for the cost of equipment he planned to purchase this week, setting a date [...]

In contingency move, Salina saves money on downtown overhead structures

info2018-10-10T06:31:09-05:00October 10th, 2018|

In a contingency move for the Downtown Streetscape Project, the Salina City Commission voted 4-1 on Monday to approve a change order that will save $122,464 in crosswalk overhead structure costs. Mike Schrage, interim city manager, said a portion of the change order, which allows the city to make changes to the base contract, changes the supporting columns for the overhead structures, which were suppose to be steel poles with architectural pre-cast colored panels to solid concrete columns. The change from a solid concrete column from a steel column will resemble the original design. The second part of the change [...]

Cheers Finney County: Proponents tout ballot initiative’s benefits

info2018-10-10T06:28:45-05:00October 10th, 2018|

During Tuesday’s Noon Lion’s Club meeting, former Garden City Commissioner Chris Law talked about his support for a ballot measure that will change liquor by the drink rules in Finney County to get rid of a percentage-based food requirement for establishments that serve alcohol. Law and other community members are promoting the “Cheers Finney County – Vote Yes Campaign” ballot initiative. On Nov. 6, Finney County voters will get to decide whether to eliminate a food sales requirement on businesses that offer liquor by the drink. Currently, businesses that sell liquor by the drink are mandated to have 30 percent [...]

Mark Hall Named City Manager in Coffeyville

info2018-10-10T06:25:44-05:00October 10th, 2018|

Mark Hall has been selected City Manager for the City of Coffeyville. In a unanimous vote the Board of Commissioners approved an employment agreement with Hall at their October 9 Commission meeting. Hall most recently was employed as City Manager for the City of Liberal. “The commission spent considerable time reviewing resumes and conducting interviews the past few weeks,” said Mayor Paul Bauer. “Mark Hall has been involved in city government for 18 years, and we believe he has the experience necessary to hit the ground running and move our community forward.” (Read more: Coffeyville, KS - News Flash) [...]

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