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It’s back: Old Settlers celebration in Olathe means parade, kids’ fun, these 2 acts

If it’s early September, it’s time for the Old Settlers celebration in downtown Olathe. The festival — featuring carnival rides, a parade, entertainment and even a gab fest — starts on Sept. 8, a Thursday, and concludes on Saturday, Sept. 10. Two free concerts are scheduled: Simply Queen at 7:30 p.m Sept. 9 and Lonestar at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. For details, visit johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com.
Source: Joco 913 News

2022-09-02T07:21:01-05:00September 2, 2022|News|
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Parsons housing effort includes 3D-printed houses

3D Printing is becoming more common across the world, but instead of using it to print toys or machines, some people are using it in other ways. “It was kind of serendipity and fell out of the sky, it’s exactly what we’ve been looking for,” said Leland Crooks, Mayor of Parsons. Thanks to the construction company Alquist, the City of Parsons could potentially see a solution to its housing issue. The catch, instead of building it the old-fashioned way, these new homes will use a giant 3D printer.
Source: KSNF/KODE

2022-09-02T07:19:52-05:00September 2, 2022|News|
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Kansas school district settles lawsuit over student pronouns

A Kansas school district will pay a former middle school teacher $95,000 to settle a lawsuit she filed after she was disciplined for refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns, her attorneys announced Wednesday. Pamela Ricard, a former math teacher at Fort Riley Middle School, sued the Geary County School District in March after she was reprimanded and suspended for three days in the spring of 2021. She said the district’s policies on preferred pronouns violated her religious beliefs.
Source: The Iola Register

2022-09-02T07:19:28-05:00September 2, 2022|News|
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Little Balkans Days inspired by King Coal Festival

In many respects, Little Balkans Days had its origin 88 years ago when approximately 25,000 people participated in a coal celebration held in Pittsburg. Called the King Coal Festival, it was established in October of 1934 to help lift the spirits of Southeast Kansas residents suffering economically during the Depression as well as symbolize the importance of the coal mining industry to Pittsburg and Southeast Kansas. The following year, and in the years thereafter, up to 40,000 people swarmed into Pittsburg as reigning Kansas governors came to town to crown the coal queens. It was the largest regular event in the state of Kansas at that time.
Source: Morning Sun

2022-09-02T06:55:44-05:00September 1, 2022|News|
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Cowley College celebrates 100 years of operation

Cowley College began celebrating its 100th year in operation Wednesday night during a Proclamation Celebration in the Robert Brown Theatre. Cowley College began its life as Arkansas City Junior College in 1922. Classes were first held on the top floor of the high school. The college would not have its own dedicated classroom building until 1952. The school’s name was changed to Cowley County Community College and Vocational-Technical School in 1965 before finally being called Cowley College.
Source: KSN-TV

2022-09-02T06:54:21-05:00September 1, 2022|News|
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This 72-year-old lawyer thinks about retirement, but rural Kansas can’t find enough attorneys

Charles Peckham works 70 hours a week as an attorney. He’s 72. He daydreams about retirement. But if he closed up shop, clients would just show up at his home in Atwood, Kansas. “(Stopping) is not workable at this point,” he said. The next closest attorney is 30 miles away. That might not be accessible for the older population in need of legal help. Atwood boasted six attorneys, counting Peckham, when he first arrived in 1983, but that number has dwindled down to two and the other attorney farms on the side. If the town of about 1,300 people in a county with some 2,500 had enough lawyers, Peckham could cut back his workload and spend more time with his grandchildren. But with nobody around to take over his practice, he’ll keep working.
Source: KCUR News

2022-09-02T06:56:38-05:00September 1, 2022|News|
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Peabody to get mural celebrating its history

A new mural in Peabody will highlight the town’s history. Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission gave Sunflower Theatre a $7,500 grant to create a mural at Peabody Market. Susan Mayo, chairman of the Sunflower board, said the mural would celebrate the “rich history of Peabody and transform the south wall of the Peabody Market into a work of art.”
Source: Marion County RECORD

2022-09-02T07:02:02-05:00September 1, 2022|News|
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Johnson County Emergency Management emphasizing emergency preparedness with 30 Days, 30 Ways campaign

September is National Preparedness Month, and Johnson County Emergency Management is making sure Johnson County residents are prepared for all types of emergency situations. Emergency Management is providing education throughout September with its 30 Days, 30 Ways campaign, with daily tips to help you prep for emergencies. These tips – from creating an emergency plan to practicing emergency drills – can help you stay safe in the case of an emergency, such as a tornado, flood, power outage or fire. Emergency Management will be sharing preparedness tips daily on its social media channels. … You can find additional preparedness information from Johnson County Emergency Management at jocogov.org/em, as well as through FEMA at ready.gov
Source: Johnson County Kansas

2022-09-02T07:02:32-05:00September 1, 2022|News|
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Legalized sports betting begins in Kansas with ‘soft launch’

Legalized sports betting arrived in Kansas on Thursday, with wagers being taken at state-owned casinos and via mobile apps. The “soft launch” of sports betting in Kansas comes after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill in May that the Republican-controlled Legislature passed with bipartisan support. The launch meets a goal set by state officials to have the operations running by Sept. 1, in time for the first NFL games. An official launch of the operations is scheduled for Sept. 8. Bettors must be in Kansas to place their wagers. Under the law, each state-owned casino may offer in-person sportsbooks and mobile sports betting on up to three platforms or applications. As of Thursday, in-person betting is available at Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane.
Source: 1350 KMAN

2022-09-02T07:03:03-05:00September 1, 2022|News|
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Emporia water wins state taste test again

Emporia is back on top when it comes to the tap. The city announced Wednesday that Emporia has been judged the best tasting tap water in Kansas by a section of the American Water Works Association. The decision was made Tuesday by what the city called “a panel of water experts.” It rated samples on a seven-point scale, from “best” to “far from ideal.” Emporia’s water now advances to a national Tap Water Taste Test. It will occur at the AWWA’s national conference next June in Toronto. Emporia won the world championship of tap water at an international competition in West Virginia in 2013, then placed second among municipal water supplies in 2015. It’s placed at the national level seven times.
Source: Emporia Gazette

2022-09-01T17:18:57-05:00September 1, 2022|News|
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