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Grant approved to help improve broadband coverage in Kansas

info2018-08-02T09:40:52-05:00August 2nd, 2018|

Plans for better broadband coverage across Kansas recently got a boost from the Information Network of Kansas. The network has approved a $300,000 grant request from Gov. Jeff Colyer to complete a Statewide Broadband Mapping project. The map will be used by a state task force created by the Kansas legislature to identify and close broadband coverage gaps in Kansas. A group called Connected Nation will produce the map in collaboration with the state's broadband service providers. (Read more: Government & Politics News |)

Spectacular new library set to open in JOCO

info2018-08-02T09:36:01-05:00August 2nd, 2018|

Johnson County's new library has its grand opening from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in western Shawnee. It emphasizes community, convenience and customer-friendly features. (Read more: KC Star Local News)

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged for now, increase is likely in September; upgrades view of the US economy to ‘strong’

info2018-08-02T07:24:53-05:00August 2nd, 2018|

The Federal Reserve upgraded its assessment of the U.S. economy Wednesday but decided to skip another interest rate increase for now. In a widely expected move, the central bank's policymaking Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to keep the target range for its benchmark rate at 1.75 percent to 2 percent. However, the committee is widely expected to approve an increase at the September meeting and a tweak in the language from the post-meeting statement could be a nod toward more monetary policy normalization. Read more: CNBC.

Temporary ambulance replacement necessary in Neosho County

info2018-08-01T07:37:25-05:00August 1st, 2018|

The Neosho County ambulance department expects to have a temporary replacement later this week for a unit involved in a shooting incident Saturday. Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center Ambulance Director Trace Hallack said he has not had a chance to assess the damage to the ambulance, which has been impounded by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He said he has contacted Osage Industries, a company that supplies the county’s ambulances, and they have volunteered a loaner vehicle. Hallack said he expects it will be 30 days before the county’s ambulance is returned. He will get the temporary ambulance this week from [...]

Town of Eureka works to prepare for school year following tornado

info2018-08-01T07:26:36-05:00August 1st, 2018|

It's been one month since a tornado ripped through the town of Eureka. Along with more than a dozen homes, the towns high school was damaged. Lots of progress has been made since the EF3 tornado ripped through Eureka in late June but with it being so close to the school year, many people are left wondering, what's next? Residents, neighbors and volunteers have spent the last few weeks working tirelessly to clean up the town in preparation for the school year, and the superintendent says the school will be up and running right on time. "That doesn't mean all our [...]

Baxter Springs Heritage Museum to host traveling exhibit of the Magna Carta

info2018-08-01T07:25:13-05:00August 1st, 2018|

An enduring legacy indeed. After over 800 years, the Magna Carta is still considered a symbol, and pillar of democratic leadership recognized around the world. Initially drafted to make peace between the unpopular King John of England at Runnymede and a group of rebel barons in June 1215, this charter became part of English political life and went on to play a pivotal role in inspiring the America’s Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. To help the preservation of its legacy, the American Bar Association Standing Committee and the Law Library of Congress have collaborated to [...]

City of Newton budget a success for political process

info2018-08-01T07:23:45-05:00August 1st, 2018|

That’s how a budgeting process should go. We saw the Newton City Commission pass a budget last week after long debate, community feedback and compromise. It was truly a singular event. And we’re proud of all involved for the effort, and they deserve credit. All of this was done on the record, not at a service club or donut shop. You could tell because there was genuine debate, disagreement and eventually compromise. Motions passed. Motions failed. But eventually the city passed a budget that included a small, 1 mill tax increase, cut some proposed staffing costs, cut back on proposed transfers [...]

Lenexa council OKs plan for Quivira Road focused on redevelopment of commercial areas

info2018-08-01T07:19:50-05:00August 1st, 2018|

The Lenexa City Council has accepted a plan for Quivira Road that recommends redevelopment of key commercial areas, more transportation options and initiatives to develop a sense of place along the roadway from 79th to 99th streets. The study identified three shopping areas for redevelopment that would meet the changing demographics, lifestyles and business needs in the area. The study noted that that the area was designed as an auto-related suburb where most reisdents worked in downtown Kansas City. Now, more people want to live work, work and play in a cohesive community. Moreover, some of the older shopping areas were [...]

Saline County agrees to fund Salina Community Economic Development Organization for the next three years

info2018-08-01T06:49:20-05:00August 1st, 2018|

Saline County commissioners Tuesday agreed to provide $20,000 annually for the next three years to fund the Salina Community Economic Development Organization. SCEDO Executive Director Mitch Robinson had requested $50,000 annually for three years. Commissioner Rodger Sparks said commissioners decided to contribute less because they already fund economic development through the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and the Salina Airport Authority. Robinson said he understands the decision. “We understand $20,000 is workable and that’s what we are glad to be able to get from the commissioners today,” Robinson said. Robinson said SCEDO will use its cash reserves to make up the [...]

Company plans 1,000 jobs over five years in new office building in Overland Park

info2018-08-01T06:45:49-05:00August 1st, 2018|

Shamrock Trading Corp. announced Tuesday that it will build a $250 million office building across the street from its Overland Park location, creating 1,000 jobs over the next five years that will pay an average salary of $56,000. The announcement came at the site where the new building will stand: the former Overland Park French Market. Shamrock bought the 30-acre property earlier in July. It’s now mostly a hilly parking lot overlooking the company’s current offices. Shamrock is a freight brokerage and logistics firm whose subsidiaries include Ryan Transportation, RTS Financial and ProTransport.Shamrock will be able to lean on graduates of [...]

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