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‘He was incredible for the people of Columbus’: City mourns loss of their police chief

info2024-05-14T13:15:11-05:00May 14th, 2024|

The City of Columbus is mourning the death of not just one of their own, but also their police chief for the last ten years. Jason Daniels passed away Wednesday (5/8) after a battle with colon cancer. He was 49. Today, Columbus City Administrator, Jake Letner spoke about his long-time friend and colleague. Letner recalled his friend's love for his wife and three children, and the town he grew up in. Letner commented on Daniels' career in law enforcement for the City of Columbus. “He Dedicated his professional life to keeping our community safe. He did a fantastic job of running [...]

Clay Center gets beautified with large mural

info2024-05-14T13:10:40-05:00May 14th, 2024|

One northeast Kansas community is honoring its town with a custom mural. On Wednesday, May 8 Clay Center celebrated getting a brand new mural, as well as it being the artists' 30th mural installation. According to a news release form C. Stanley Creative, Christian Stanley created the mural titled "Prairie Thunder". The mural spans 3,800 square feet of CVA grain bin at the corner of Fourth Street and Grant Avenue. "The completion of the 'Prairie Thunder' mural represents not just a beautiful addition to our town but also a testament to the transformative impact public art has had on Clay Center over the [...]

Wichita, county officials commit to municipal IDs in 2025, further action on homeless resource center

info2024-05-14T13:09:23-05:00May 14th, 2024|

Wichita city officials announced their commitment to implementing a county-wide, low-barrier municipal ID program in 2025 as well as an annual $600,000 operating budget for a one-stop homeless resource center to roaring applause at the inaugural Nehemiah Assembly on Thursday evening. The Assembly, hosted by Justice Together, a grassroots coalition of interfaith communities in Sedgwick County, was held to announce the organization’s intent to directly address policy issues in mental health and homelessness. They asked representatives of Wichita and the county to commit to a fully-funded photo ID program in 2025 and to agree to meeting with them and other services [...]

Bus rides in Wichita are free — for now — while city grapples with cyber attack

info2024-05-14T13:01:49-05:00May 14th, 2024|

Wichita bus rides are free “until further notice,” the city announced Thursday as it grapples with a cyber attack that forced government to shut down many of its payment systems. Wichita’s bus system had initially switched to a cash-only payment system after the city discovered the ransomware attack on Sunday. “Attention Riders,” Wichita Transit announced on its Facebook page. “All Wichita Transit and Paratransit services are fare-free until further notice. If you are looking to request Paratransit services please call 316-352-4824 or 316-352-4810.” Wichita Transit’s Paratransit Division provides accessible van service to people with physical or cognitive disabilities that prevent them [...]

Boot Hill Solar Project Announcement held in Dodge City

info2024-05-14T13:00:37-05:00May 14th, 2024|

Where there’s sunlight, there are boundless possibilities. Sunflower Electric Power Corp., Alluvial Power, National Renewables Cooperative Organization (NRCO), and The Victory Electric Cooperative hosted more than 100 elected officials, media, and other guests on April 17 in Dodge City, Kan., for the official announcement of the 150-megawatt Boot Hill Solar Project. Construction of the state’s largest solar facility by Sunflower’s partner, Alluvial Power, will begin later this year and is expected to be operational in 2026. Alluvial will design, own, and operate the facility, which will include approximately 300,000 solar panels on single-axis tracking. “The Sunflower board analyzed the costs, risks, and benefits, [...]

USD 383’s Food Service Program to keep local children fed in the summer

info2024-05-14T12:57:27-05:00May 14th, 2024|

The USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden Summer Food Service Program is keeping local children nourished while school is out by providing free meals and snacks. From May 28 to Aug. 2, several schools in the USD 383 district will offer free meals to children aged 1-18. Stephanie Smith, the director of child nutrition for USD 383, said the program fed more than 1,000 children last summer. When Smith began working for USD 383 16 years ago, she said there were five feeding sites. The program has since expanded to nine as of this year. Children don’t need to be USD 383 students to [...]

Traffic tickets in Kansas can cost low-income drivers their licenses. There’s a new law to help

info2024-05-14T12:15:59-05:00May 14th, 2024|

Frank Meade originally lost his driver’s license nearly 40 years ago. When he was young, Meade was fined for driving drunk. But he couldn’t afford the cost and the state suspended his license. That didn’t stop him from using his vehicle for the many years following, and he wound up racking up a load of debt from traffic violation fines and court fees. He would need to pay those if he ever hoped to have a legal driver’s license again. “I just continued driving and continued driving and they just stacked up,” Meade told the Kansas News Service. “I had more fines and fees [...]

Assistant city manager for Dallas chosen to be Topeka’s next city manage

info2024-05-11T09:16:38-05:00May 11th, 2024|

Robert Perez, assistant city manager for Dallas, has been picked to be Topeka's next city manager.... “The governing body invested considerable time and effort into their selection process, and we’re excitedthat Dr. Perez has been selected,” Mayor Michael Padilla said in the release. “I have full confidence in his ability to lead the city of Topeka and guide us toward our strategic goals.” Source: CJonline

Sedgwick County rejects RHID incentives for apartment project in Goddard

info2024-05-10T07:31:20-05:00May 10th, 2024|

The Sedgwick County Commission has vetoed Goddard’s plan to give a developer $3.5 million in state incentives to build apartments at the Genesis Sports Complex. Commissioners voted 5-0 against the incentive package, which would have diverted property taxes from that land to pay for up to $3.5 million in eligible costs for a 108-unit apartment complex. County staff recommended nullifying Goddard’s agreement ... Source: Wichita Eagle

Retired fire chief continues to serve Halstead

info2024-05-10T07:30:32-05:00May 10th, 2024|

He spent his entire career selflessly helping others during their greatest times of need. Now, retired fire chief Jim VanSchaik has taken on a different form of community service: that of city council member. VanSchaik took the oath of office on April 22 to fulfill the final 20 months of Brody Flavin’s term. Flavin resigned from the council on April 11. Source: Harvey County Now

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