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Here’s what to expect from today’s Federal Reserve announcement

info2023-05-03T11:13:09-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

There won't be a lot of mystery surrounding what the Federal Reserve is going to do Wednesday with interest rates. Where the intrigue comes in is how the central bank proceeds from here. Markets have priced in a near-100% probability that the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee will approve a quarter percentage point increase at the conclusion of the two-day meeting. That will mark the 10th increase since March 2022, taking the Fed's benchmark borrowing rate to a target range of 5%-5.25%. For investors, the hard part will be what happens next: Does the Fed signal that it’s done hiking, or [...]

Caney city officials give an update on water situation

info2023-05-03T11:14:07-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

City officials in Caney say, about half an inch of rain at the end of April helped the city's main water source Little Caney River and therefore avoided a water watch in town. Caney's Public Works Supervisor David Munday says, city workers check the Little Caney River dam daily to make sure the water level doesn't get below the dam. He says, the city's secondary water source Timber Hill Lake, which is used to fill Little Caney River when in need, is now below 15 feet. Because of the low water levels, the city is planning to have a new primary [...]

Lifeguard shortage could cause problems for other area summer programs

info2023-05-03T10:08:09-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

The City of Wichita announced Tuesday morning that 40 lifeguard positions are open ahead of the upcoming pool season beginning May 29. If the positions don't fill in time, the pools may have to close on a rolling schedule, and hours could be reduced. Many summer festivities could be affected by the lack of proper staffing. "We often have parties and get-togethers and gatherings at the swimming pools, and that'll just make it a little more difficult for those families to schedule those," said Troy Houtman, the City of Wichita Director of Parks and Recreation. Source: KSN-TV

Concerns of feral hog activity abating in Lyon County

info2023-05-03T10:06:51-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

Concerns about feral hog activity in Lyon County seem to be easing. Lyon County Game Warden Aaron Scheve says there haven’t been any feral hog sightings for weeks, indicating any feral hog or hogs in Lyon County early this year may well have departed. At least one hog was spotted between Emporia and John Redmond Reservoir as well as southwest of Olpe, although the initial concern was a possible herd was dumped. Feral hogs are considered a problem animal because of the health issues they pose, including pseudorabies, tuberculosis and parasites, and because of the damage they can cause to agriculture [...]

Cities – the foundation of society

info2023-05-03T10:57:24-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

Before there were counties, states, or nations, there were cities. Though the topic is still debated, most scholars agree the first city appeared around six thousand years ago in 4500 B.C. Established in the fertile crescent in Mesopotamia, more commonly known as the middle east, the first true city was known as Uruk. ... Over the centuries, city/states and the territories they encompassed rose and fell according to economic, political, social, and military conditions. Regardless of who was in power, the city continued to be the center of people’s lives. ... all cities reflect the characteristics and demands of their populations, [...]

Opening day for Wichita pools is a few weeks away. Will city have enough life guards?

info2023-05-03T10:55:33-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

Although it might not feel like it yet, pool season is just a few weeks away. All six Wichita pools will open on Memorial Day, May 29, and Joe Master, the aquatics recreation supervisor, said there could be some early surprise openings for the splash pads. Keeping an eye on the Wichita Park and Recreation social media is the best way to find out when these will be open. The city is still looking to hire 40 more lifeguards to ensure all the pools can be open during regular business hours. The goal is to have 12 to 15 lifeguards at [...]

Art connects to conservation in Johnson County Parks & Recreation District effort

info2023-05-03T10:58:04-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

The art being created this spring by Cydney Ross and Alix Daniel in Kill Creek Park will disappear one day — exactly as planned. Ross and Daniel are this year’s resident artists in a Johnson County Parks Department public art program that pairs the eye of artists with the department’s work in natural resources. The public will have an opportunity Saturday to be a part of the ephemeral temporary art piece and contribute to the restoration effort by creating their own sculpture work with clay seed. The Art and Natural Resources Residency is a short-term program where local artists are embedded [...]

Sedgwick County, Butler County crews rescue horse stuck in the mud

info2023-05-03T10:58:41-05:00May 3rd, 2023|

A horse on a property near McConnell Air Force Base on Woodlawn Blvd. was rescued after finding himself nearly fully submerged in mud. Sedgwick County emergency crews and Butler County rescue were quick to respond and found the horse, named Chrome, still breathing but struggling. "He was pretty fatigued and definitely in need of assistance getting out," said co-coordinator of Butler County Animal Rescue Janell Jessup. "So we deployed our rescue trailer and equipment and Sedgwick County assisted in getting the horse glides and getting him up out of the ravine." Source: KAKE - News

Great Bend gets new city administrator

info2023-05-02T10:18:08-05:00May 2nd, 2023|

Concluding a process that started this past December, Great Bend Mayor Cody Schmidt Monday night appointed Brandon Anderson as the next city administrator. This was the culmination of a series of executive sessions and discussions spanning five months. Anderson will begin his duties in Great Bend June 30. A Caney, Kan., native, Anderson is a 1995 Kansas State University graduate who has served as the city manager in Levelland, Texas, since 2006. Levelland is a town of 12,652 residents west of Lubbock. Source: Great Bend Tribune

If signed, bill could give state chance to buy Walton Rural Life Center

info2023-05-02T10:15:21-05:00May 2nd, 2023|

What’s the plan for the Walton Rural Life Center building? Recent changes added to the state’s education funding bill would give the Kansas Legislature a seat at the planning table. During Friday’s legislative veto session, the Kansas Legislature approved an education funding package that included a provision to give the State of Kansas the right of first refusal to purchase a recently closed school. Sen. Molly Baumgardner chairs the Senate Education Committee and served on the conference committee. She explained the reasoning behind adding the provision. Source: Harvey County Now

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