info2024-12-18T11:15:37-06:00December 18th, 2024|
Members of Kansas’ congressional delegation celebrated the federal government’s decision Monday to remove a proposed electric transmission line route from a program offering assistance for power infrastructure projects. But the project will still move forward. Source: Kansas Reflector
info2024-12-18T11:01:10-06:00December 18th, 2024|
Tourism is a vital economic driver for Abilene. According to the most recent data from Tourism Economics, Dickinson County saw more than $22.2 million in tourism spending in 2023, spanning lodging, food and beverage, retail, recreation and transportation. Transient Guest Tax (TGT) revenue—a key indicator of visitor activity—totaled $206,149 in 2024, a 24.31% increase from 2023. Source: abilene-rc.com
info2024-12-18T08:33:48-06:00December 18th, 2024|
The City of Holcomb has announced the appointment of Randy Ralston as the Chief of Police in December. Ralston, who has been serving as Interim Chief since Oct. 15, 2024, officially steps into his new role following unanimous approval from city officials. Ralston brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to public safety to the position. With a career spanning 30 years in law enforcement, including leadership roles and community engagement initiatives, he has earned a reputation as a dedicated, innovative, and approachable leader. Source: Garden City Telegram
info2024-12-18T08:31:49-06:00December 18th, 2024|
Halstead residents shared a variety of concerns about both a potential battery storage facility and Concurrent, LLC, the company looking to build in Halstead at a recent public hearing. After over a year of deliberation and back and forth between residents, the city and Concurrent, the Halstead Planning Commission introduced the latest proposed regulations for a battery energy storage system, or BESS as it is commonly referred to, facility. The proposed regulations are available on the city’s website. Source: Harvey County Now
info2024-12-18T08:30:55-06:00December 18th, 2024|
After considering the City of Newton’s request from last week for assistance covering the costs of a road pavement, the Board of Harvey County Commissioners decided against it. At the previous county commission meeting, Newton Mayor Rich Stinnett, City Manager Daniela Rivas and City Engineer Suzanne Loomis requested that the commissioners assist with the costs to pave South Hillside Street from East First to Southeast 12th Street. With GAF Materials moving into the Kansas Logistics Park, the city is looking to pave that mile of road. Because of the heavy traffic and types of vehicles that will be using the road, [...]
info2024-12-18T08:29:01-06:00December 18th, 2024|
In a joint effort, two Harvey County communities have come together with the goal of using technology to better their streets. Halstead and Sedgwick have applied for the KDOT Innovative Street mapping grants with the idea of hoping to hear back from the state in January. With this mapping technology, a cell phone camera will be mounted to a vehicle to drive around each city and map the streets. During a recent city council meeting, Sedgwick’s council approved the application for the grant, as Halstead had already applied. Source: Harvey County Now
info2024-12-18T08:28:13-06:00December 18th, 2024|
Want to show your Johnson County pride? Johnson County Government has launched a new online swag shop featuring a variety of county-themed apparel and other items. On the swag shop, you can choose products such as t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, stickers, mugs and water bottles. More designs and items are planned to be added in the future. Source: Johnson County Kansas |
info2024-12-18T08:27:28-06:00December 18th, 2024|
Joseph M. Connor, assistant county manager for Johnson County Government, will retire after nearly 40 years of public service to the Kansas City region. His last day will be Dec. 20, 2024. Connor began serving as assistant county manager on Jan. 14, 2019. Prior to that he served in multiple roles for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, including assistant county manager and director of public health, in his nearly 35 years there. Source: Johnson County Kansas |
info2024-12-18T08:26:36-06:00December 18th, 2024|
Overland Park has adopted a new green code designed to increase the sustainability of new and renovated city facilities. On Monday, the Overland Park City Council unanimously approved green building objectives requiring a LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council or an equivalent certification when feasible and appropriate. Source: Johnson County Post
info2024-12-18T08:26:04-06:00December 18th, 2024|
Johnson County is expanding its health services with a new building on the Sunset campus in Olathe. The Olathe Planning Commission last Monday unanimously approved the preliminary site development plan and final plat for Johnson County’s new health services building near 119th Street and Ridgeview Road. The 130,000-square-foot building will be located on the county’s existing Sunset campus and will house services by the county’s Mental Health Department, Department of Health and Environment, and the Department of Aging and Human Services Nutrition Program. Source: Johnson County Post
