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Wichita unveils new $400M riverbank plan that saves Century II and former library

info2023-02-28T14:15:49-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Wichita has a new plan to redevelop the east bank of the Arkansas River downtown that would save Century II and the former downtown library while expanding convention center space for less than half the cost of the $1 billion Riverfront Legacy Master Plan. “This is the most excited I’ve been about the future of conventions and this complex,” City Manager Robert Layton told The Eagle. “I just finally think we hit it.” For an estimated $400 million, the city of Wichita would transform the east bank to a “new heart of the city,” Layton said. The largest cost is a [...]

Southern Kansas school closed because of vandalism, threatening graffiti

info2023-02-28T14:12:33-06:00February 28th, 2023|

The school in St. John, Kansas was closed Monday after a break-in and vandalism incident over the weekend. There was also graffiti on the walls that could be considered threatening in nature, according to a message from Superintendent Josh Meyer. A decision was made to close the St. John-Hudson school out of caution and to allow time for the clean up of broken glass and debris. Meyer said in a letter to the school community that there is no information that indicates a specific plan for violence toward anyone at the school. He said the district is taking the matter seriously and is [...]

Derby FD adapts to growing medical calls

info2023-02-28T14:15:29-06:00February 28th, 2023|

As is in the title, Derby Fire and Rescue keeps busy with its fair share of fire calls. But a majority of the department’s work over the past few years has fallen more into the category of medical response – with roughly 60% of the annual calls for the department classified as EMS/rescue. With the increasing number of emergency medical services and rescue calls, Derby FD is evolving and continually analyzing best practices for the community it serves – both now and in the future. Source: Derby Informer | News

Tornado damages homes in Liberal

info2023-02-28T00:37:22-06:00February 28th, 2023|

The Seward County Emergency Management director says four to five homes in Liberal have moderate to severe damage, and another 10-12 homes have moderate damage. Director Greg Standard also told KSN one person was treated for minor injuries and has been released. Joshua Volden's home was damaged, and he says it all happened in a matter of minutes. "The power went out, I looked over and saw stuff flying toward the windows," Volden said. Source: KSN-TV

Property values spike in Riley County, here’s why

info2023-02-28T00:35:25-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Property owners in Riley County may see the value of their property rise by as much as 17% over last year's value. The Riley County Appraiser's Office said it mailed the 2023 Change in Value Notices (CVNs) for each of the 25,000 real estate parcels in the county Friday, Feb. 24. The CVNs reflect changes in property values prompted by fluctuations in the local real estate market and/or changes made to individual properties, such as additions or improvements. Source: KSNT 27 News

Silicon Valley dreams clash with small town Kansas

info2023-02-28T00:34:12-06:00February 28th, 2023|

A new business venture has embroiled the town of McLouth, Kansas. At Tuesday's packed city council meeting, McLouth residents heard from a local natural gas company about a proposal to open a data mining center at their current location. Crypto Colo Center Corp is an oil and gas company based just outside the McLouth in Jefferson County. The company CEO says its primary source of income comes from extracting oil. The company wants the Jefferson County Commission to sign off on the proposed construction of a data mining center that would run off excess gas they currently produce. Source: KSNT 27 [...]

How you can be first to ride the new Gage Park train

info2023-02-28T00:33:19-06:00February 28th, 2023|

It's out with the old and in with the new, but now you can be the first to ride Gage Park's newest attraction. The new electric mini train finally arrived at the park Monday morning and Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is offering a raffle ticket for its first ride. The raffle drawing is now open to the public. Tickets will cost $1 each to enter, and the drawing will be held Wednesday, March 8. The first trip is scheduled to leave the station at 10 a.m. sharp on Monday, March 13. Winners will be contacted by phone and email and [...]

Here’s what Wichita’s new director says golfers can expect at city courses in 2023

info2023-02-28T00:32:06-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Jesse Coffman says Wichita golfers have plenty to look forward to in his first full year as city golf director, including new carts, course marshals and options for buying food and drinks on the greens. Coffman took over the top job in Wichita last June after the City Council voted in March not to outsource management of the city’s four public courses to Illinois-based KemperSports. “We are in a good place financially. The pandemic kind of brought golf back to life, really,” said Coffman, who previously oversaw eight courses for the Fairfax County Park Authority in Virginia, and has also managed [...]

U.S. transportation secretary visits Kansas, gives speech at future Panasonic plant site

info2023-02-28T00:27:17-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Surrounded by local and national leaders, U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed to the Panasonic project as an example of rural revitalization through green energy transportation projects. Buttigieg, along with Lt. Governor David Toland and U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, among others, gave speeches Monday at the site of the future Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto, following his attendance at the Kansas City, Missouri, airport terminal opening. Buttigieg said rural communities across America have struggled with a lack of job opportunities, influencing young people to move elsewhere for careers. Source: The Lawrence Times

Clearwater schools interviewing superintendent candidates this week

info2023-02-28T00:25:31-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Finalists for the USD 264 Clearwater superintendent’s position are interviewing with the board of education and visiting with the public this week. One candidate per day was being interviewed from Monday through Thursday. Each finalist is being named on the morning of his or her interview. A meet-and-greet opportunity with each superintendent will be held at 3:30 p.m. daily at the Clearwater High School commons. Candidates start their day at 10:45 a.m. by meeting with district office personnel. Following that is lunch with administrators at the central office. Candidates will then tour district buildings from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. Following a [...]

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