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Derby shifting to fleet management program for city vehicles

info2022-07-19T08:23:19-05:00July 18th, 2022|

Given recent issues the city has seen purchasing and replacing a number of department vehicles, staff looked into a fleet leasing agreement with Enterprise – which the Derby City Council officially approved at its July 12 meeting. Under the fleet leasing arrangement, Enterprise handles purchase of vehicles for the city, leasing those vehicles to the city and also selling used vehicles at their highest point of value to help fund the program. “Basically, the program works off the city’s ability to purchase vehicles at government rate, then resell those vehicles when they have the most value,” said Deputy City Manager Dan [...]

Women Only exhibit on display at Art Gallery

info2022-07-18T16:51:34-05:00July 18th, 2022|

The Chanute Art Gallery is currently showcasing its new exhibit, Women Only. This exhibit, which is open through August 27, is a collection of works from 26 artists and includes nearly 200 pieces. Source: The Chanute Tribune

Fed Officials Preparing to Lift Interest Rates by Another 0.75 Percentage Point

info2022-07-18T07:37:54-05:00July 18th, 2022|

Federal Reserve officials have signaled they are likely to raise interest rates by 0.75 percentage point later this month, for the second straight meeting, as part of an aggressive effort to combat high inflation. Policy makers left the door open to a larger, full-percentage-point increase at the July 26-27 gathering. But some of them simultaneously poured cold water on the idea in recent interviews and public comments ahead of their premeeting quiet period, which began Saturday. Some officials pointed to signs that economic activity was softening as they raise rates at a historically brisk pace. “You don’t want to overdo the [...]

Lenexa plans $1M in improvements to skate park at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

info2022-07-18T07:17:13-05:00July 18th, 2022|

The skate park at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is more than 20 years old. The pavement, rails and ramps all have wear and tear. But now, the city of Lenexa said it plans on spending $1 million on upgrades to the skate park and a nearby parking lot. Chris Mills is very fond of the skate park in Lenexa. He said he spent much of his childhood there with his skateboard. “I actually remember when they built it," Mills said. "I was 6 years old.” The skate park brings in people from across the Kansas City metro like Emma Connelly and her [...]

Rose Hill residents rally for 9/11 remembrance

info2022-07-18T07:18:37-05:00July 18th, 2022|

A group of committed residents has put together a task force to erect a 9/11 memorial at the School Street pond in Rose Hill. The group is led by local business owner and longtime Rose Hill resident Gerald Amato. “The reason we put something together is we realized that all the kids that are in the schools right now, even in the high schools, they weren't even born when this situation came about,” Amato said. ... Amato is supported by a board of community members, including representatives from the Rose Hill Police Department, fire department, and the city itself. He says [...]

Odor in City of Topeka is not a danger to residents

info2022-07-18T07:19:06-05:00July 17th, 2022|

Residents in Topeka who have reported a smell to the city should not be concerned, according to city spokesperson Gretchen Spiker. "The City is aware of the odor and wants community members to know there are no safety concerns related to this. Kansas Gas Service confirmed the odor is not related to natural gas," Spiker said in a statement Friday morning. The city is working on ways to mitigate the smell which is coming from a failing private businesses' water waste pre-treatment system, according to the city. Due to the City’s infrastructure, the odor may spread to other areas. Source: KSNT [...]

School buses in Garden City now have Wi-Fi

info2022-07-18T07:20:16-05:00July 17th, 2022|

Garden City Public Schools says each of it's school buses is now a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot. The district said its technology and transportation departments worked together over the summer to get Wi-Fi installed on all USD 457 buses. "If you have a child who rides the bus to school, there’s no excuse now for them not doing homework on those long trips," USD 457 said in a release. The connections are available to any student who wishes to use their time to do homework on the bus. Source: KAKE - News

Something new along Route 66 coming to Baxter Springs

info2022-07-18T07:20:46-05:00July 17th, 2022|

Visitors to Baxter Springs can look forward to a new roadside park along Route 66. The park will be near the museum and funded in part with the help of a $40,000 state grant. The President of the Baxter Springs Historical Society, Jordan Adams, says the new roadside park would allow both local and international tourists to experience the community. The Baxter Springs museum is open and free to all visitors. Source: KOAMKOAM

The new 988 crisis line launches Saturday. Here’s how Missouri and Kansas are preparing

info2022-07-18T07:20:56-05:00July 17th, 2022|

Mental health professionals across Missouri and Kansas are preparing for Saturday’s launch of 988, a 24-hour call and text line they expect will change how mental health crises are handled. They hope 988, which will replace the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, can help callers more easily access local help at any hour. “I’m someone who lives with mental illness and so it’s like, ‘Oh my gosh we finally have a resource that we can use,” said Holly Miles, board vice president for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Missouri. “So you’re gonna see this huge flock of people, especially individuals [...]

Atchison voters say no to sales tax

info2022-07-18T07:22:45-05:00July 17th, 2022|

Thursday saw a 15.4 percent voter turnout for the special election involving the 1-cent sales tax for the city of Atchison. The final numbers were 743 voters said NO and 313 voters said YES. Joe Warren, Assistant City Manager, gave a report in May that cited the 2021 survey saying that the survey clearly showed the citizens wanted the streets fixed and property tax reduced. That survey was the springboard to asking for the 1-cent sales tax. One possible reason for the opposition could’ve been the election being rushed giving voters a short period of time to ask questions, although the [...]

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