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Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says

info2024-09-27T10:14:06-05:00September 27th, 2024|

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen cautioned that it’s not certain that the amount of fluoride typically added to water is causing lower IQ in kids, but he concluded that mounting research points to an unreasonable risk that it could be. He ordered the EPA to take steps to lower that risk, but didn’t say what those measures should be. It’s the first time a federal judge has made a determination about [...]

Kansas seeks public input to improve state water resources

info2024-09-27T10:12:56-05:00September 27th, 2024|

With the help of Kansans’ feedback, Kansas departments are looking for ways to improve water resources across the state. A local water consult meeting was held at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg. Its goal is to implement a plan for the 2022 Kansas Water Plan by getting feedback on how much money should be spent, how it should be spent, and what projects should be created. Participants split up into discussion groups to talk about what they value and want to see out of the water system. For some residents, their focus was on the economic and environmental impacts. Source: KSNF/KODE

Topeka leaders to vote on homeless camp crackdown

info2024-09-27T10:11:47-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Capital city leaders are set to vote on changes to the city’s camping ordinance that would expand restrictions on where camping is permitted. A proposal brought by councilmembers Christina Valdivia-Alcala and Neil Dobler would prohibit camps within 500 feet of any public infrastructure. The current limit is 300 feet. The suggested changes also include expanding the definition of “public infrastructure” to include government buildings and facilities related to public utilities, among other areas. Source: KSNT 27 News

Are common consumption areas coming to Manhattan?

info2024-09-27T10:10:36-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Manhattan city leaders are considering common consumption in areas of the Little Apple. The Manhattan Commission hosted a work session meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25 where the discussion of common consumption areas (CCA) took place. CCA’s would differ from special events, which are what Manhattan currently allows, where streets get closed off and it’s limited to specific days and times, as well as specific areas, like Aggieville and City Park. In April 2023, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill allowing cities to create their own common consumption areas. Source: KSNT 27 News

Commissioners get update on solar project

info2024-09-27T10:08:38-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Labette County commissioners on Monday heard an update on a 400-megawatt solar energy project that is proposed for North and Neosho townships in northeast Labette County. Mark Randall of AES Clean Energy discussed the project with commissioners. He’d talked to commissioners earlier this year about the project. The solar energy project has acres leased at this time and will not need more. There are about 10 landowners who are leasing to AES, Randall said. The energy produced by the solar panels will be sent to an AES substation to be built north of U.S. 400 in the area of Victory Road. [...]

Suits against Topeka fire department advance

info2024-09-27T07:22:00-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Discrimination lawsuits by two retired Topeka Fire Department captains are moving toward trial in the wake of Topeka’s city government’s having been found last week to have discriminated against two female police administrators. Source: CJonline

Visit Lindsborg wants people chatting up Little Sweden

info2024-09-27T07:20:38-05:00September 27th, 2024|

A city in the middle of Kansas, with a population of less than 4,000 people will soon be known to people across parts of the United States, and even into Canada. This comes after the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau is taking a risk and spending money to reach new audiences with advertising. Source: Salina Journal

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program

info2024-09-25T09:32:41-05:00September 25th, 2024|

Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective rural communities. “Since day one, my administration has been focused on the needs of our rural communities and the quality of life in every region of the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Creating the Office of Rural Prosperity was only the beginning of our support for rural Kansans and their needs. By developing the Rural Champions program, we are assisting communities to find local solutions to [...]

Library looks to expand tax area

info2024-09-25T09:31:14-05:00September 25th, 2024|

The Arkansas City Public Library is hoping to generate more income by expanding its taxing boundaries from the city limits to the borders of the entire USD 470 District. Library Director Mendy Pfannenstiel said those outside of the city limits are able to make used of the library but don’t pay taxes to support it. While Ark City residents most recently paid 6 mills, those in rural areas currently pay 1.229 mills to the South-Central Kansas Library System in Hutchinson. The expanded boundaries would bring in an estimated $700,000 compared to the current $450,000 for library operations. That’s if voters approve [...]

Cyberattack on Ark City water treatment facility under investigation

info2024-09-25T09:29:14-05:00September 25th, 2024|

The FBI and Homeland Security officials are in Arkansas City to investigate a cyberattack at the city’s water treatment facility that occurred Sunday morning. The city put out a statement Sunday assuring residents that the water supply remained safe and that service was not disrupted. The treatment facility has switched to manual operations while the situation is being resolved. “Residents can rest assured that their drinking water is safe, and the City is operating under full control during this period,” City Manager Randy Frazer said. On Monday Frazer provided more details. The cyberattack took out the water treatment’s control systems and [...]

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