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City of Leavenworth files amended petition in lawsuit against Leavenworth County

info2018-09-07T06:42:14-05:00September 7th, 2018|

The city of Leavenworth has filed an amended petition, laying out what city officials are seeking in a lawsuit against the Leavenworth County Commission. At issue in the lawsuit are county plans for improvements at the intersection of 20th Street and Eisenhower Road. The amended petition, which was filed Friday in Leavenworth County District Court, argues an agreement between the county and cities of Leavenworth and Lansing requires the county to pay for left turn lanes and traffic signals at the intersection. A trial in the lawsuit is scheduled for Oct. 23. (Read more: Leavenworth Times)

Firefighters union challenges proposed cut of engine from city budget; Fire Marshal: “We can’t put a station on every corner.”

info2018-09-07T06:40:07-05:00September 7th, 2018|

The City of Wichita responds to a post on Facebook from the firefighters union, claiming a fire truck about to be cut from the budget was key to rescuing a man from a burning home. That 65-year-old man was taken to the hospital in very critical condition, He later died, but would not have made it out had it not been for the availability of Engine No. 6, the union says. . The union posted a statement on Facebook following the man's rescue from the home. The post addresses the city's budget cuts, including getting rid of Engine 6. Fire Marshal [...]

After OP farmers’ market dust settled, upgrades and a name change get council support

info2018-09-07T06:33:03-05:00September 7th, 2018|

This summer’s public forums on the future of Santa Fe Commons Park in downtown Overland Park generated one clear message from residents: Don’t move the Farmers’ Market to the park. But the question remained, how could the city upgrade the space that is downtown’s central park and make it a more vibrant destination for residents, families and visitors? On Wednesday night, the council’s community development committee voted unanimously for a plan that keeps the market where it is, at 7950 Marty St., but provides a new performance space, playground and enhanced green space within the park at 8045 Santa Fe Drive. [...]

Salina City Commission getting closer to advertising for city manager

info2018-09-07T06:29:18-05:00September 7th, 2018|

The Salina City Commission took a step forward Wednesday afternoon in its search for a new city manager. Former City Manager Jason Gage left at the end of July. Commissioners have hired the consulting firm of Springstead|Waters to help develop a brochure for the position. At a special study session Wednesday, commissioners met with Springstead|Waters via conference call. Changes were minor, and the job description is similar to the one used to hire Gage, Mayor Karl Ryan said. The draft of the brochure is available on the city’s website, www.salina-ks.gov. The commission will consider adopting the brochure at Monday’s regular meeting. [...]

Dodge City officials given update on potential college

info2018-09-07T07:45:33-05:00September 7th, 2018|

An update was given to city officials recently regarding the University Center for medical providers. The University Center refers to any program that is not offered in area community colleges and not medical school. Therefore the mid-level college will be coined as University Center which would possibly go into the Hennessy Hall facility in Dodge City. The update stated that 30-39 percent of education attainment takes place in southwest Kansas which is for those who go beyond a high school education. The partnership with the medical college will be with Fort Hays State University, Wichita State University and University of Kansas, [...]

Rebuilding of property on “Mother Road” Route 66 in Baxter Springs

info2018-09-07T07:46:00-05:00September 7th, 2018|

Military Avenue has been abuzz lately, and not just from the construction taking place on the 1100 block north of the Ritz or the roar of the frequent car shows at Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain. Coltyn Seifert, his brother Casye, and wife Kelsey, have been hard at work on defining, refining, and bringing to fruition their dream of restoring an old building on Route 66. A little over a year ago, in May 2018, the Seifert’s purchased the building at 1020 Military Ave., with the hopes of restoring it and owning a business on the Mother Road in Baxter. At [...]

City of Augusta asked to allow artificial tree downtown

info2018-09-07T06:21:38-05:00September 7th, 2018|

Shane Scott, owner of Sugar Shane’s Cafe, appeared before Council asking that a artificial tree be allowed to remain in a city planter located in front of the business in the 400 block of State Street. Scott explained that a city-owned tree at that location had died and an artificial palm tree was temporarily placed in a planter. “It adds personality. The customers love it and I wanted to know what you think,” Scott said. Councilor Crum asked if the issue wouldn’t be better going before the Downtown Inc. board. City Manager Shaw explained that he wasn’t certain what code would [...]

Pittsburg firefighters take steps to honor fallen heroes

info2018-09-07T06:18:07-05:00September 7th, 2018|

Members of the Pittsburg Fire Department will honor fallen heroes during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 8, in Wichita, Kansas. Firefighters will climb in honor of the 343 first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Hosted at the Epic Center in downtown Wichita, KS, firefighters will climb 110 floors in remembrance of fallen firefighters. Each participant will carry a badge containing the picture and name of a fallen first responder. The annual Wichita Fire Department stair climb has taken place each year since 2015, and is a sanctioned event of the Association of Memorial Stair [...]

Parsons City Commission OKs trail grant application; with reservations

info2018-09-07T06:17:20-05:00September 7th, 2018|

With some expressed reservations, Parsons city commissioners agreed to apply for a grant to make improvements to the Tolen Creek Trail. The commission agreed on Tuesday evening to submit an application for a Kansas Department of Transportation grant through the agency’s Transportation Alternatives Program for a project that would cost an estimated $986,200. The work would include removing the existing gravel from about 3/4 of a mile of the west portion of the trail and replacing it with concrete as well as adding lighting, bridge railing and signage. The city’s cost in the project would total $269,240, which represents 20 percent [...]

Grievance issue peaks with petition in Winfield

info2018-09-07T06:13:57-05:00September 7th, 2018|

A group of Winfield citizens presented a petition to the city commission Tuesday asking that the grievance policy be reinstated so fired employees have a way to protest. The petition was presented by Chris Jarvis, of Winfield. Jarvis told the commission that supporters of reinstating the policy have been assured the commission is working on a replacement, and they are grateful for the time given. Grievance policies became a big issue for the city after former police officer Sean Skov was fired in May for instigating a traffic stop on Winfield resident Jeremy “Rudy” Samuel that led to accusations of racism [...]

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