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Couple blames countys cameras for need to close business;County says releasing copy of camera video falls under Kansas Open Records Act

info2018-06-21T06:56:45-05:00June 21st, 2018|

When closing the doors to The Shiney Studio at 123 S. National Ave. in May, the owners posted a statement on the business’ website and also on social media. The statement accused courthouse employees of using courthouse security cameras to spy on co-owner DandeLyon Vredenburg, who is involved in a civil lawsuit brought by her ex-husband. Vredenburg and Carl Repp, co-owners of The Shiney Studio, say the alleged activity is an invasion of their and their customers’ privacy. Although Bourbon County Commissioners and the county counselor would not comment on specifics, courthouse officials have said the county has done no wrong. [...]

Augusta Council halts cemetery rule enforcement

info2018-06-21T06:47:36-05:00June 21st, 2018|

Monday night’s Augusta City Council meeting turned emotional as residents voiced concerns over the enforcement of cemetery rules that were discussed, reviewed, and published in 2016. Weekend social media conversations indicated clean up efforts following the guidelines had begun in the older part of Elmwood Cemetery. Some residents were upset because they were unaware of the rules and felt notification was in order. The City sent out notices in utility bills, posted signs at Elmwood Cemetery, and shared information on social media reminding the public of existing cemetery regulations. After years of lax enforcement and a widespread unfamiliarity with rules and [...]

Topeka City Councilman: Proposal would basically outlaw gravel driveways

info2018-06-20T08:20:58-05:00June 20th, 2018|

A proposal before Topeka’s governing body seeks to promote aesthetics and keep front yards from becoming “junk sites,” City Councilman Mike Lesser said Tuesday evening. But Councilman Tony Emerson voiced concern that the measure would basically outlaw gravel driveways and “have a devastating effect on hundreds and hundreds of houses.” The governing body, consisting of the nine council members and Mayor Michelle De La Isla, discussed but took no action on the proposal, which would amend city rules regarding parking on unpaved surfaces. Those rules currently allow vehicles or machinery to be parked on a residential lot for “any period of [...]

Twister rebuilding: 10 years after Chapman tornado

info2018-06-20T08:18:08-05:00June 20th, 2018|

The day after Chapman was devastated by an EF-3 tornado on June 11, 2008, a town hall meeting was held in city park to inform residents what was going on and give them an opportunity to address concerns. Destruction was evident all around, but one scene was both poignant and inspiring. Across the street stood a cross that had been inside the Chapman United Methodist Church. “Every time I had the chance to speak to the citizens about the tornado and recovery efforts I would always point over to the cross that was still standing in what was left of the [...]

Drone footage of flooding in Scott City; Storms brought more than 5 inches of rain

info2018-06-20T08:05:23-05:00June 20th, 2018|

Storms brought more than 5 inches of rain to the Scott City area Tuesday, causing flooding throughout the town. By 6:10 p.m., reports from the National Weather Center in Dodge City estimated 5.5 inches of rain in parts of Scott City. Records Clerk and head dispatcher Barry Switzer said there had been flooding reported in several locations around town, including damage to residents’ basements. He said no residents had been injured due to the flooding. Read more: GC Telegram. Video source: Wichita Eagle.

‘Cock-A-Doodle Don’t’: Stray rooster in KCK prompts reminder of ordinances

info2018-06-20T07:45:38-05:00June 20th, 2018|

It was a wakeup call, you could say, to anyone keeping a rooster as a pet in Kansas City, Kan. And the reminder came from the chief of police, no less. "And the rooster crows at 27th & Wood!" Police Chief Terry Zeigler tweeted Tuesday morning with a picture of a rooster. "We try to control stray dogs & now we have stray chickens. City ordinance does not allow roosters, only hens!"According to the city ordinance updated in the fall of 2016, ducks and female chickens are permitted in non-agricultural zones of the city, but not roosters. Wyandotte County Public Relations [...]

OP Council reverses earlier vote, allows Brookridge rezoning despite protest

info2018-06-20T07:42:45-05:00June 20th, 2018|

Over persistent neighborhood objections about traffic disruptions and density, the Overland Park City Council reversed an earlier vote Monday night and allowed a rezoning for the giant Brookridge redevelopment to move forward. The council voted 7-4 to allow the Curtin Property Co. developers to rezone the northeast corner of 103rd Street and Antioch Road with a grocery, a few other buildings and apartments as a way to jump-start the massive mixed-use project. That was a change from a May 7 vote in which council members voted 7-4 against the rezoning, primarily because of concerns about the phasing of road improvements and [...]

Barton County Commission backs recycling efforts

info2018-06-20T07:39:03-05:00June 20th, 2018|

Barton County’s recycling efforts and the need to extend the County Landfill’s lifespan were on the minds of Barton County commissioners Monday morning. First, the commission awarded the county’s recycling grant to Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend. In the 2018 operating budget, the commission allocated $15,000 under Solid Waste for recycling with an understanding that applications would be accepted locally for the funds, County Administrator Phil Hathcock said. Eligible are any county department, agency, organization, recycling center, city, school district or community college located in Barton County. The applicant would need to demonstrate a positive economic and environmental impact in [...]

Wichita City leaders eye project to improve North Junction

info2018-06-20T07:37:19-05:00June 20th, 2018|

Wichita city leaders call it the most important thing to look into when it comes to its roads The north junction interchange -- where I-135, I-235, K-96 and K-254 meet -- can get congested, especially during rush hour. Wichita City Engineer Gary Janzen says the interchange, built nearly 50 years ago, won't be able to handle traffic demands as that daily congestion is only expected to worsen. "We've known for some time that there's a lot of issues with congestion and safety," Janzen says. "It's only going to get worse in the future with increased traffic counts, we're expecting to see [...]

Barton County working to extend the life of the Landfill

info2018-06-20T07:36:07-05:00June 20th, 2018|

The Barton County Commission approved a larger hazardous waste building to be constructed at the Barton County Landfill to house hazardous waste, but the long-term question that Commissioner Kenny Schremmer was more concerned with was the longevity of the Landfill. Barton County Administrator Phil Hathcock says the Landfill is permitted to last just over 30 more years, but the County is working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to extend the permit. (Read more: Great Bend Post)

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