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City invites Garden City residents to participate in survey

info2023-12-20T11:43:10-06:00December 20th, 2023|

The City of Garden City recognizes the invaluable role of resident input and engagement in shaping the future of the community. With a commitment to transparency and inclusivity, the city announces the launch of its Capital Improvement Plan survey, powered by Zencity, a state-of-the-art community trust platform designed for local governments. The City of Garden City believes that the collective wisdom and diverse perspectives of its residents are fundamental in steering the direction of Capital Improvement projects. The Capital Improvement Plan survey is a pivotal opportunity for residents to actively participate in decisions that directly impact their neighborhoods and community at large. “We [...]

Morton County Hospital receives new CMS designation

info2023-12-20T11:41:41-06:00December 20th, 2023|

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has announced that Morton County Hospital has recently been re-designated as a Critical Access Hospital under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a change which will improve the financial status of the hospital. “This change in designation comes after more than a year of work and communication with federal and state health agencies, and I am thrilled to see the application approved,” Marshall said. “Rural healthcare delivery continues to face both financial and workforce challenges. This change in designation offers a more stable reimbursement for the hospital.” Previously, Morton County Hospital was designated as an Acute Care [...]

Fare Increase for Johnson County Micro Transit

info2023-12-20T11:39:36-06:00December 20th, 2023|

Based on a review of the current ridership trends, the 2024 program budget, increasing ridership demands and service efficiency, the Board of County Commissioners has authorized Johnson County Transit to implement a fare increase to the Johnson County micro transit service. This fare increase will be effective January 1, 2024. Johnson County Micro Transit is an app-based premium service that uses on-demand dynamic routing – an affordable ride-hailing option to assist in making connections to the larger fixed express and commuter bus routes, all throughout the Johnson County service area, and the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. It is designed to [...]

El Dorado City Commission rejects permit for proposed overnight homeless shelter

info2023-12-20T11:36:39-06:00December 20th, 2023|

The El Dorado City Commission voted against a plan to turn a vacant building into an overnight homeless shelter at their meeting Monday night. The 3-2 vote came after much discussion and weeks of public comments regarding the permit for the proposed shelter, which would have been located on West Central Avenue. The city's planning commission already voted against the permit nearly two weeks ago. Commissioners Sydnee Scribner and Kendra Wilkinson were in favor of the permit's approval. Wilkinson cited the number of homeless people in El Dorado that have been served by the Butler Homeless Initiative has continued to increase since [...]

Prairie Village could expand eligibility for home improvement grants

info2023-12-20T11:34:17-06:00December 20th, 2023|

More properties could soon be eligible for two home improvement grant programs in Prairie Village. The Prairie Village City Council during a council committee of the whole discussion on Dec. 4 agreed to increase the maximum average home value for properties qualifying for the city’s exterior grant program, which aims to incentivize homeowners to beautify their property. In addition, the city offers sustainability grants for homeowners looking to decrease their properties’ environmental impact. In addition, the council is weighing whether to increase the overall budgets for both the exterior and sustainability grant programs, as well as create an annual schedule that could allow [...]

Shawnee residents keep up fight against approved U-Haul storage center

info2023-12-20T11:32:05-06:00December 20th, 2023|

Despite passing a narrow Shawnee City Council vote last year, a proposal for a U-Haul off Kansas Highway 7 continues to face pushback from neighbors. At a Dec. 11 city council meeting, neighbors close to the proposed storage building and retail store, located in the Zarda Business Parka at 7020 Silverheel St., showed up to discuss a new bill that they hoped could halt the project. “I don’t know if there’s anything that can be done at this point,” said Ann Manzardo of Shawnee. “But we’re here. I’ve got several of my neighbors here representing our community in the hopes that we [...]

How tweaks to Overland Park city code could stiffen penalties for reckless drivers

info2023-12-20T11:27:01-06:00December 20th, 2023|

Overland Park is updating some of its traffic codes to mirror state traffic rules in order to ensure more accountability for drivers who cause collisions within city limits. Under the current city code, some individuals who cause accidents in Overland Park may face lighter traffic violations due to differences in city and state codes. Last week, the Overland Park City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to recommend approval of an ordinance that would amend the city’s municipal codes pertaining to traffic accidents. During the meeting last Wednesday, Councilmember Sam Passer was filling in for Councilmember Inas Younis during the committee meeting. The most [...]

Planning commission splits on plan for massive solar farm north of Lawrence

info2023-12-20T11:05:50-06:00December 20th, 2023|

Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission members voted on a 4-4 tie to recommend denial of a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence after a meeting that stretched hours into early Tuesday morning. The permit will soon go to the Douglas County Commission for consideration. City Planner Mary Miller outlined the project and said city staff recommended approving the permit. The motion included recognition of a series of conditions that the planning commissioners had discussed in order to ensure certain topics would be forwarded to the county commission. The Kansas Sky Energy Center, a 159-megawatt solar farm, would be built, owned and operated [...]

Riley County Police Department announces new public information officer

info2023-12-20T11:04:16-06:00December 20th, 2023|

The Riley County Police Department announced its new public information officer on Monday. While Ashley Tokoi, the new PIO, had been going through the hiring process, Hali Rowland served as a remote interim PIO since Aaron Wintermote left RCPD Sept. 22. Tokoi told The Mercury she’ll be sharing responsibilities with Rowland until her training is complete in the upcoming months. Tokoi will eventually perform all duties of the job, which is “plan, organize and implement communication and activities” for all five divisions: Patrol, Corrections, Dispatch, Administration and Support. Prior to being formerly introduced as the PIO at the law enforcement agency [...]

KDOT addressing issues with U.S. 50 in western Kansas

info2023-12-20T11:03:30-06:00December 20th, 2023|

The Kansas Department of Transportation says they are addressing issues with U.S. Highway 50 in western Kansas. The department says they are aware of the deteriorating road conditions between Offerle and Spearville. Numerous potholes have developed in the pavement affecting travel between the two communities. KDOT says a resurfacing and passing lane project will be getting underway next construction season that will address issues with the road's condition. The department says that in the meantime, they will continue to maintain the road until the projects begin. For the latest on road construction across the state or road conditions, visit KanDrive.gov. Source: KSN-TV

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