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South Hutchinson explores additional water sources

info2022-10-26T13:32:57-05:00October 26th, 2022|

The South Hutchinson City Council made a couple of decisions Monday night in the ongoing pursuit of additional water for the city. But larger questions continue to loom on the complex issue. The council, by consensus, directed City Administrator Joseph Turner to pursue a water rate study while continuing negotiations with the city of Hutchinson on a plan to buy water from it in the future. The board also advised Turner to file an appeal with Equus Beds Groundwater Management District on its denial of an application to allow the city to tap an existing well for additional water by converting [...]

Airbnb host, Wichita officials speak about short-term rental recommendations

info2022-10-26T09:53:11-05:00October 26th, 2022|

For the past year, Travis Dorion has been hosting guests at one of his properties through Airbnb and VRBO. He plans on listing two more short-term rentals in the near future. "The Wichita area is just starting to get traction in the Airbnb space," Dorion said. In the past four years, the number of Airbnb's in Wichita has more than doubled. However, City officials claim that every single one of the more than 400 short-term rentals are out of code. Dorion says while he (and dozens of others in Wichita's tight-knit short-term rental community) is all for additional health regulations and [...]

Undersheriff faces trial in fatal shooting

info2022-10-26T09:47:50-05:00October 26th, 2022|

A rural Kansas undersheriff who shot and killed an unarmed man with a homemade beanbag round faces trial in Kansas City, Kan. The case against Vergil Brewer is likely to focus on whether his lack of knowledge and training with the munitions amounts to reckless involuntary manslaughter. Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Champions of forests — and burbs. These Johnson County trees stand the test of time

info2022-10-26T09:44:34-05:00October 26th, 2022|

Color, character and championships — Johnson County trees have it all. The county’s annual autumn brilliance may be delayed and dulled by drought this year, but the trees have much to offer in other ways. Consider, for example, the trees recognized not for seasons of color but for decades of resilience and majesty: The Kansas Champion trees. Of 144 Champion Trees on the 2022 list, Johnson County is home to 28. “It’s taken years of growth and love to make a champion tree,” said Dennis Patton, horticulturist at the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Office. Source: Joco 913 News

Hiawatha’s maples show their grand color

info2022-10-26T09:35:29-05:00October 26th, 2022|

Hiawatha’s beautiful maples have a rich history that makes the fall splendor of the town even more intriguing. Hiawatha has long been known for it’s beautiful maples — first planted so many decades ago by Theodore H. Korthanke. He lived from 1860 to 1941 and was considered one of the founding fathers of Hiawatha — certainly the founding father of the maple trees found nearly on every block. ... What Mr. Korthanke envisioned so very long ago — indeed a full century — has blossomed. The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau reports they start getting phone calls in late September from [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for October 25, 2022

info2022-10-26T09:34:28-05:00October 26th, 2022|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Progress reported on task force recommendations for the Wichita-Sedgwick County juvenile justice system

info2022-10-26T09:33:33-05:00October 26th, 2022|

Wichita and Sedgwick County are reporting progress in implementing the recommendations made by a community task force on the juvenile justice system. The task force was created after the September, 2021 death of 17-year-old Cedric Lofton during a struggle with staff at the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center. Wichita police lieutenant Scott Moon provided an update to City Council members during a Tuesday workshop discussion on the 14 recommendations made by the task force. Moon said the Wichita Police Department will continue its ICT One program, which teams a police officer with an EMS and mental health professional. Funding will be [...]

Up to 600 acres burned in Garden City fire

info2022-10-26T09:33:15-05:00October 26th, 2022|

Officials report Sunday’s wildfire in Garden City burned between 500 and 600 acres of land. The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. along Highway 50 and Towns Road. Responding crews found a large grass fire that had spread from the south side of the highway to the north. Multiple agencies responded and had the fire mostly contained by 7 p.m. During the fire, the highway was closed for several hours and seven homes were evacuated. Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation and a Ford F-350 firetruck was destroyed. Source: 101.3 KFDI

Help Fort Scott In Documenting Infrastructure Issues

info2022-10-26T09:32:53-05:00October 26th, 2022|

Fort Scott Assistant Manager Brad Matkin would like to try something new in dealing with infrastructure issues. “If you see a problem… a street issue, pothole, sign damage, water leak, general question, or whatever else please send me an email ...” he said. Like all public entities, they do not have enough staff to drive around looking for problems and need help from citizens to let them know issues seen. “It is better to work together with good communication, he said. “We really feel this is a proactive and positive way to handle business.” Source: Fort Scott Biz

Wind farm proposal denied in Osage County

info2022-10-26T09:30:57-05:00October 26th, 2022|

Osage County Commissioners decided to deny Auburn Harvest Wind from constructing a wind farm in Osage County on Monday. Up to 30,000 acres of land would have been turned into a wind farm if the proposal was accepted. It was not the wind farm itself that caused the denial, but the confusing way of business, according to Commissioner Vernon Bailey. After weeks of consideration, they decided developers could not provide confirmation that the wind farm would ever make the profit it promised, pay the county the $56 million it promised or positively impact Osage County at all. Source: KSNT 27 News

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