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Great Bend dealing with trash, dead animals dumped at compost

info2024-08-21T08:09:37-05:00August 21st, 2024|

Issues at the compost site caused the City of Great Bend to release a press release Monday on the proper usage of the site south of town. Permitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the compost site is only permitted to take trees, tree limbs, grass and leaves. City Administrator Logan Burns said the compost site has been receiving banned material such as construction material, processed lumber, tires, household trash and even dead animals. Source: Great Bend Post

Report predicts Kansas population will grow by half-million in 50 years

info2024-08-21T08:06:11-05:00August 21st, 2024|

Kansas’ population is expected to grow by nearly 500,000 people in the next 50 years, and non-white residents are predicted to drive that growth, a research center forecasts. A report from Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research said the state is predicted to add more than 469,000 residents by 2072, which will amount to a 16% increase from the state’s 2022 population. Source: Little Apple Post and CEDBR

32-mile stretch of I-70 to close next month despite objections, safety concerns

info2024-08-21T08:01:41-05:00August 21st, 2024|

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Department said this week that the Kansas Department of Transportation will close a 32-mile stretch of I-70 for one day next month for the removal of the 150th Avenue bridge in Trego County. ... The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office said the initial plan was to close I-70 from the Levant exit, No. 45, to WaKeeney. Sheridan County objected to the change because it believes part of the detour route on K-23 is unsustainable for heavy traffic because of its numerous hills and lack of shoulders and because no wide loads will be able to travel north or [...]

Derby: Conservation efforts paying off in drought response

info2024-08-21T07:59:44-05:00August 21st, 2024|

In the first two weeks of mandator water restrictions, the City of Derby is among Wichita-area communities reporting a significant water usage reduction. The City of Derby reports a 44% reduction in water usage already. Early this month, the City of Wichita announced that it was moving into Stage 2 of its drought response plan due to lowering levels of Cheney Lake, a main water source for the city. In turn, Wichita water customers, including several surrounding communities, followed suit with restrictions. Derby is Wichita’s largest water customer. Source: KWCH

Salina and Saline County seek public input for downtown government buildings

info2024-08-20T07:38:37-05:00August 20th, 2024|

Salina and Saline County are looking at reimagining the government spaces shared between them downtown and want the public's input. A series of study sessions by the governing bodies of both the city and county happen this week, leading to a public open house with initial concepts Thursday night. Source: Salina Journal

Plans to revive this JoCo city park include bike trails, dog park and arboretum

info2024-08-19T13:58:35-05:00August 19th, 2024|

The city of Roeland Park is zeroing in on a vision for a renewed Nall Park.City staff is working on the first update to the Nall Park master plan in 17 years, and the Roeland Park City Council reviewed the status of that plan earlier this month. Based on public feedback from workshops held in the spring, a new and improved Nall Park — which sits at the northern termination of Nall Avenue, across from Johnson County’s Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility — may feature renovated bike trails, an adventure playground, an arboretum and a dog park. Source: Johnson County Post

Mandatory microchips: How the new city ordinance may affect Wichita pet owners

info2024-08-19T13:58:00-05:00August 19th, 2024|

The Wichita City Council approved new regulations for pet owners this week. One major change is an amendment to pet microchipping. It costs about $20, and your pet doesn't need to be put under. It's injected like a vaccine. The city council is also looking into grants to help pay for some of the costs. The goal: lowering euthanasia rates in overpopulated shelters. Source: KSN-TV

Johnson County will lease 50 shuttle buses for 2026 World Cup

info2024-08-19T13:57:26-05:00August 19th, 2024|

In an effort to secure rides for thousands of FIFA World Cup visitors before prices go up, Johnson County commissioners have agreed to lease fifty shuttle buses for two summers from now. The fleet of 50 Ford F650 Glaval Concorde III vehicles — which each can carry up to 35 passengers each — may not totally cover the county’s transit needs while the international tournament is in town in 2026, but “it was as many as we could get,” said Josh Powers, the county transit director. Source: Johnson County Post

City of Lawrence to close camp behind Amtrak Station

info2024-08-19T09:27:08-05:00August 19th, 2024|

The City of Lawrence announced Friday that it is closing the camp where people are living behind the Amtrak Station in East Lawrence. “The City’s Homeless Response Team began working with individuals staying at the camp several weeks ago and informed them today that the camp must be vacated by Tuesday, Oct. 15,” according to a news release from the city. The city in fall of 2022 opened its sanctioned camp behind Johnny’s Tavern in North Lawrence. That camp was also the first major camp the city closed, effective in April. Some people have been living in the woods near the [...]

Humboldt to celebrate new school buildings

info2024-08-19T09:25:05-05:00August 19th, 2024|

USD 258 will have a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for its new elementary school classroom wing and technology building. The district also laid out its budget for next year. School officials will cut ribbons Wednesday to mark essential completion of a new classroom wing and technology building within Humboldt USD 258. The ribbon cutting ceremonies will be at 6 p.m. at Humboldt Elementary School, which is getting the new classroom wing, bus lane and parking lot. The ribbon cutting for the new technology building will be at the high school at 6:30, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amber Wheeler said. An open [...]

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