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USD 413 looks to overhaul summer school program

info2023-02-14T07:05:18-06:00February 14th, 2023|

Potential changes to the USD 413 summer school program could soon become a reality. During the Feb. 6 Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Matt Koester said that he and Taryn Sigler, After School program coordinator, have explored ideas that offer greater flexibility to students and staff participating in the program. “Our whole discussion was about carrying our after school program to the summer time and redesigning our summer learning program to be more week-by-week based,” he said. Source: Atchison Globe Now

Park City and developers consider potential STAR bonds district

info2023-02-14T07:12:36-06:00February 14th, 2023|

The group already has been working on plans for an almost $500 million tourist destination for more than a year and a half. [Developer Matt] Baty said they’ve “put together a model that we think is going to be a regional and national draw.” The central piece of the district is a potential aquarium. “We’re in conversations with several operators about their potential interest,” Baty said. There likely would be other entertainment venues, including a museum, and two multipurpose facilities as well. Residential is a possibility as well along with hotels, restaurants and retail. Park City administrator Sean Fox called it [...]

Old library in downtown Wichita vandalized

info2023-02-14T00:02:50-06:00February 14th, 2023|

It's where thousands in Sedgwick County went to get their COVID shots. But, now it's become a target for vandalism. Damage was done to several windows at the downtown library over the weekend. The damage looks like a rock or something was thrown through one window. The others are boarded up. But, the city says it's going to take steps to protect this site. And that it's looking further down the road for what will go here next. “Looks like a lot of damage,” said Halle Brittain, a Valley Center resident. Five windows at the Old Library have been replaced with [...]

City says cases handled by Louisburg judge without law license are still valid

info2023-02-14T00:01:18-06:00February 14th, 2023|

All acts of former municipal judge David Ruder while he was in office are valid and enforceable despite the fact that he was serving without a valid law license for 20 years, according to the city of Louisburg. Ruder recently resigned after reportedly allowing his law license to lapse but continuing to serve as a municipal judge for the city of Louisburg. The city of Louisburg made the initial announcement in a social media post Monday, Jan. 23, stating that Ruder began serving as the Louisburg Municipal Court judge in 2008. Source: Local News | republic-online.com

KDHE issues stream advisory for Marais des Cygnes River near Osawatomie

info2023-02-13T23:59:45-06:00February 13th, 2023|

Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a stream advisory for the Marais des Cygnes River near Osawatomie, Kan. The stream advisory is a result of an ongoing inflow and infiltration issue near the city of Osawatomie’s wastewater treatment plant. The advisory has been issued because potential elevated bacteria and contaminants may be present in the Marais des Cygnes River near the city. Anyone who lives or has activities near this stream is advised to not enter the water or allow children or pets to enter. Source: Osage County News

Fed’s Bowman expects more rate hikes to reach inflation goal

info2023-02-13T13:32:05-06:00February 13th, 2023|

The Federal Reserve will likely have to keep raising interest rates to rein in price growth, which could slow economic expansion and affect the jobs market, Governor Michelle Bowman said. "We are still far from achieving price stability, and I expect that it will be necessary to further tighten monetary policy to bring inflation down toward our goal," Bowman said Monday at a community banking conference in Orlando, Florida. "Doing so will likely lead to subdued growth in economic activity and some softening in labor-market conditions." She said restoring price stability is essential to support a sustainably strong labor market. ... [...]

Lawrence Police, FBI to address fentanyl crisis during community forum

info2023-02-13T13:30:11-06:00February 13th, 2023|

It's time to have the talk, according to the Lawrence Police Department. The department is joining forces with the FBI, the Lawrence School District and the Douglas County District Attorney to discuss what it calls the "fentanyl crisis" in the community. Source: KSNT 27 News

$850,000 Funding Announced for Downtown Building Revitalization

info2023-02-13T13:16:44-06:00February 13th, 2023|

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $850,000 has been made available to fund a new round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. The HEAL program, which is funded by the Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation, provides grants to small communities across the state to revitalize downtown buildings. The HEAL program is designed to bring downtown buildings back into productive use as spaces for: New or expanding businesses Housing Arts and culture Civic engagement Childcare Entrepreneurship “Downtowns throughout Kansas are already making dramatic and visible improvements because of this popular program,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary [...]

Board will vote Monday on whether to sell a former Wichita school to private developers

info2023-02-13T07:18:23-06:00February 13th, 2023|

A former Wichita school that has sat vacant since 2011 could be sold to private developers if school board members approve the contract at Monday’s meeting. The former Price Elementary property at 6123 E. 11th Street, later renamed Blackbear Bosin Academy, would be sold to Garvey Ventures LLC for $500,000. The building was built in 1956 and sits on more than six and a half acres near 13th and Woodlawn. Garvey’s vice president of finance Aaron Wiechman said that if the sale is approved by the school board, developers will likely repurpose the property for housing. Source: Wichita Eagle

$50 million project announced to downtown Pittsburg’s Block22

info2023-02-13T07:17:36-06:00February 13th, 2023|

A new building, a two-story pavilion, redevelopment of the historic Besse Hotel... Pittsburg State University announces some big changes in the Block22 neighborhood. It's the "Gorilla Rising." PSU is working with the City of Pittsburg and local businesses on a new initiative they hope will strengthen the local business district and provide students with new and unique learning experiences. The University estimates the cost of the project to be about $50 million. ... One part of the new initiative is adding a new building to the PSU Kelce College of Business. Officials say the building currently leased by BMO Harris Bank [...]

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