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Voter registration resumes for city of Atchison residents

info2022-07-11T01:10:03-05:00July 11th, 2022|

All citizens residing in Atchison County, including residents of the City of Atchison, may still register to vote in the primary election on August 2, 2022. Registration will close on July 12, 2022. Following guidance from the Kansas Secretary of State, and in accordance with State Law, Atchison County previously closed registrations for residents of the City of Atchison, on account of a special election called by the City for July 14, 2022. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, in his capacity as chief state election officer under the National Voter Registration Act, has now recommended that Atchison county allow any [...]

First 50 daily pool passes free every day through July 31 in Holton

info2022-07-11T07:31:04-05:00July 11th, 2022|

Two local businesses have offered to cover the first 50 admission fees on Wednesdays and Thursdays through the end of July at Holton’s municipal swimming pool in Rafters Park — and that means the first 50 people who come to the pool any day of the week will be admitted free. GNB Holton has offered to cover the first 50 passes to the pool on Wednesdays and Barrow Tooling Systems has announced that it will cover the first 50 passes on Thursdays. With the commitments of those two businesses, the first 50 visitors to the pool on any day of the [...]

With megaprojects on the table, De Soto simplifies zoning rules for battery manufacturers

info2022-07-11T07:31:35-05:00July 11th, 2022|

With at least one $4 billion megaproject under serious consideration, De Soto has updated its zoning code so manufacturers in some high-tech industries can more easily win approvals for new factories in town. Depending on the area, De Soto's code previously could require a pair of city approvals for prospective builders of electronics, computer product or battery plants — for industrial land rezoning as well as a special use permit allowing that manufacturing onsite. Source: Kansas City Business Journal

City of Girard hosts CDL training

info2022-07-11T00:58:28-05:00July 11th, 2022|

If you’ve ever wanted to get the training needed to operate a semi-truck, a local town is providing it. The city of Girard, Kansas is offering CDL license training to people who are interested. The city’s CDL instructor, Michael Clark, says there is a theory test you must pass before testing for the CDL license. Source: KOAMKOAM

Frontenac Mining Days makes return to SEK community

info2022-07-11T07:35:56-05:00July 11th, 2022|

A Southeast Kansas community is spending the weekend highlighting the city's history. Frontenac Mining Days has made its return. It's the city's annual homecoming celebration which has been going on since 1986. It took a break for a couple of years before making its return in 2016, and officially adopted the Mining Days name last year. Source: KSNF/KODE

Olpe Downhome-Days festival hosts day of activities to support longtime park improvement project

info2022-07-11T00:47:49-05:00July 11th, 2022|

Efforts to build a new splash park in Olpe received a tremendous boost Saturday thanks to the annual Olpe Downhome-Days festival. Activities included breakfast at the Olpe United Methodist Church to begin the day before residents launched into a series of games, activities and competitions. From a 5K run and walk, bike ride, fishing derby, sidewalk chalk decorating, prize drawings and barbecues there was no shortage of activities to take part in. Organizer Jennifer Kimberlin says the Downhome festival elevates the sense of community that Olpe is known for. Source: KVOE Emporia Radio

Sedgwick County prepares for launch of new 988 mental health hotline

info2022-07-11T07:32:17-05:00July 11th, 2022|

For several years Sedgwick County has had a higher average suicide rate per 100,000 people than the national average. In 2020 Sedgwick County recorded its highest rate, according to data from Sedgwick County and KU School of Medicine-Wichita. During a year of lockdowns, isolation and closures, there were approximately 20.4 suicides per 100,000 Sedgwick County residents, which equates to 105 individuals. Mental illness was linked to more than half of those 2020 deaths, with 55% of the individuals who died having a known history of mental illness. Source: Wichita Eagle

Arkansas City police launch safe return program

info2022-07-11T07:32:58-05:00July 11th, 2022|

The Arkansas City Police Department would like to introduce the citizens of Ark City to a new initiative that it is implementing to better serve the most vulnerable members of the community, called Safe Return. This program is already a success in other parts of the country, including the Bedford Police Department in Texas. Safe Return is a community resource program for the members of vulnerable populations who reside within the City of Arkansas City. These community members include children and adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, Down Syndrome or any other developmental disorder. Source: The Arkansas City Traveler

Neosho County Commission debates hiring freeze

info2022-07-11T07:34:30-05:00July 11th, 2022|

Looking to address a potential million-dollar budget shortfall, Neosho County Commissioners continued to debate the merits of an across-the-board hiring freeze at Thursday morning’s budget workshop. ...Providing some clarification on the matter, 2nd District Commissioner Nic Galemore indicated that department heads must budget accordingly and have the green light to make hires if the funds are available within their budget. If not, additional employment slots should not be added. Source: The Chanute Tribune

Johnson County, KS man becomes state’s first presumptive positive monkeypox case

info2022-07-11T07:34:49-05:00July 11th, 2022|

A Johnson County man has tested "presumptive positive" for monkeypox, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The KDHE said this is the first presumptive positive case in Kansas. Health officials said the man recently traveled out of state. The KDHE said he is working with health officials to identify any recent contacts who might have been exposed. "The risk of monkeypox spreading in Kansas remains low,” Janet Stanek, secretary of KDHE, said. “If you are experiencing symptoms of monkeypox illness, it's important to stay home and contact your health care provider as soon as possible to avoid spreading [...]

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