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Kechi Playhouse needs your help to save it

info2018-06-18T07:05:25-05:00June 18th, 2018|

The Kechi Arts Council is mounting a campaign to raise $83,333 to save the city’s almost 100-year-old Kechi Playhouse building, and it wants your help. The nearly 100-year-old building is structurally sound, but it needs work on its exterior, particularly a brick veneer wall on the west side that's peeling away. The building's eaves and roof also need to be replaced, and its yellow-tinted windows need to be reworked, said Misty Maynard, owner of the building and director of its plays. "I think that the earthquakes we've had have not been good on the poor old thing," Maynard said. The city [...]

Wichita residents debate for neighborhood pool

info2018-06-18T07:03:42-05:00June 18th, 2018|

Wichita City Council has voted to delay a decision on where to put a new swimming pool in the northeast part of the city. The Wichita Eagle reports the delay came after a recent three-hour debate. Dozens of residents spoke in support of putting the pool in McAdams Park over Edgemoor Park. Resident Armando Minjarez said at the meeting that he believes the McAdams neighborhood has been neglected due to decades of racism. Tye McEwen agreed with Minjarez, saying she also thinks race is a factor in the council's hesitation to put the pool in the McAdams neighborhood. "Let's keep it [...]

Twenty years of STAR bond investment in Kansas reaps big rewards, a few flops

info2018-06-18T07:02:11-05:00June 18th, 2018|

More than half a billion dollars has been wagered by local and state government officials in Kansas on taxpayer-financed economic development projects under a program that relies upon adherence to the state’s motto — to the stars through difficulties. The sale of State Tax Revenue bonds — also known as STAR bonds — grant municipal governments an opportunity to finance major commercial, entertainment and tourism areas and repay the debt with state and local sales tax revenue generated by the developments. There have been failures and successes since implemented two decades ago. For scope of achievement on the STAR bond landscape, [...]

Butler Electric Cooperative to offer High Speed Internet

info2018-06-18T06:59:51-05:00June 18th, 2018|

Butler Electric Cooperative (Butler EC) has taken its first steps in providing high-speed internet to their membership and communities they serve. Tower construction is currently in progress located at 16502 SW 140th, Rose Hill. Butler EC announced the launch of their internet company, Velocity, at their 80th Annual Membership Meeting in March. Butler EC anticipates the first services will be available in the Fall of 2018 with a ribbon cutting slated for this summer. Velocity will offer reliable, high speed Internet with prices starting at $64.95 for 25 Mbs. “We are proud to provide a service that will have a positive [...]

Winfield Commission considers partnership with electric transmission company

info2018-06-18T06:53:37-05:00June 18th, 2018|

The Winfield City Commission will consider a partnership with an electric transmission company Monday that would help the city invest in new transmission projects. Commissioners will consider approving a non-binding letter of agreement with GridLiance, of Irving, Texas, regarding possible development and purchase of a portion of the city’s electric transmission assets. If approved, the transaction would close in summer 2019. GridLiance would pay the city $1.2 million at closing, plus make annual community support payments to the city totaling $880,000 over 15 years, with no stipulations on their use. The city would also earn annual revenue from GridLiance. The City [...]

Main Street Main-ia comes to downtown Newton

info2018-06-18T06:49:35-05:00June 18th, 2018|

Main Street Mainia, the traditional sidewalk sales downtown, did not get off to the start some were hoping for. “We don’t have as much foot traffic,” said Phil Anderson, owner of Anderson Book and Supply. “We do not have as much retail. Of course, we remember the old days.” Anderson said there is not as much retail in downtown, meaning fewer sales to attract possible customers. That could be one reason the annual sales were down for him. But there could have also been wilting for another reason — heat. When the sale kick off party started on Thursday night, the [...]

Salina City Commission to discuss county perimeter roads

info2018-06-18T06:37:18-05:00June 18th, 2018|

Salina City Commission to discuss county perimeter roads Salina city commissioners will meet with Saline County commissioners to discuss county perimeter roads when they meet in a study session at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Saline County Health Department conference room. The Kansas Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling in a lawsuit the county filed against the city concerning annexation of county roads primarily used by city residents, and city and county commissioners have said they are anxious to come to an agreement. (Read more: News - Salina Journal)

Garden City cautions against use of unlicensed contractors

info2018-06-18T06:35:37-05:00June 18th, 2018|

The City of Garden City is cautioning residents against the use of unlicensed contractors for home or business remodels and repairs. According to Garden City staff, unlicensed contractors are often uninsured, meaning homeowners may end up paying for any injuries or damage to property. In addition, unlicensed contractors often lack professional training and certification, are unfamiliar with applicable building codes, and are not regulated by local authorities. Neighborhood & Development Services Director Kaleb Kentner said it is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project. (Read more: News - The Garden City Telegram)

Hutch City Council to hold first evening meeting

info2018-06-18T06:30:29-05:00June 18th, 2018|

There’s always been discussion about the Hutchinson City Council moving meetings to the evening hours so more residents can attend. After discussion, the council decided to move the last meeting of the month to evenings for a trial period. That experiment begins Monday as the council will hold its regular agenda session Tuesday. Tuesday’s meeting of the Hutchinson City Council begins at 5:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. (Read more: Hutch Post)

Hospital tax vote meeting coming in Ark City

info2018-06-18T06:28:43-05:00June 18th, 2018|

Arkansas City commissioners, acting in their new role as trustee board for South Central Kansas Medical Center, met Tuesday with hospital staff to discuss a number of issues, including how to educate the public on an upcoming sales tax vote for the medical center. The vote will take place by mail in September. Discussion centered on the need to quickly institute an effective program to educate and inform the public about the benefit of the proposed one-cent sales tax, and the consequences to be faced if the vote should fail. Commissioners said they were planning to conduct a number of town [...]

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