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How local elections work: Local newspaper dives into McPherson County voting

info2022-05-31T07:40:57-05:00May 31st, 2022|

McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy invited the McPherson News-Ledger to view how the election process works. First, we attended Election School, which is training all poll workers must take before the election. At this training, poll workers learn how to set up for the day, what steps to take when a person comes in to vote, what to do in case of a provisional voter, and how to handle the end of the day. The supervising judge is normally a person with more experience than the others. This person oversees the polling place and is responsible its operation. Source: McPherson Weekly [...]

KDHE: There could be something nasty in the water

info2022-05-31T07:40:03-05:00May 31st, 2022|

All the rain in some areas of Kansas could have a nasty side effect for people trying to enjoy the water this holiday weekend. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) said prolonged rains have contributed to an increased risk of bacteria in lakes, streams and rivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the germs found in the water and sand often come from human or animal feces. Water from heavy rain picks up anything it comes in contact with, including feces from where animals live and can drain into swim areas. Source: KSN-TV

McPherson city commissioners hear about fentanyl

info2022-05-31T07:39:11-05:00May 31st, 2022|

Police Captain Kevin McKean presented information about fentanyl on Tuesday to McPherson City Commissioners. Fentanyl is nationally the most dangerous street drug. McPherson Police have used Narcan numerous times to save people in this community from overdoses. Fentanyl is being mixed with heroin and methamphetamine, causing the unaware to go into cardiac arrest. McPherson Police also have been told by Sedgwick County that fentanyl is being mixed with marijuana, causing people to overdose, including high school and college students. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine; it only takes two milligrams to overdose. Source: McPherson Weekly News » [...]

Topeka 501 trains for school shooting scenarios with TPD

info2022-05-31T07:36:37-05:00May 31st, 2022|

School faculty in Topeka learned how to combat school shootings on Friday. Active shooter situations can be some of the worst nightmares for teachers across the country. USD 501 school officials spent their afternoon on May 27 looking for the signs and potential ways to stop these shootings from happening in the future. The Topeka Police Department helped train school leaders on recognizing the warning signs of a potential shooter and the protocol they need to follow during an active shooter situation. Source: KSNT 27 News

City of Topeka works to stop inflation, supply chain issues with community garden

info2022-05-31T07:36:19-05:00May 31st, 2022|

A garden located in Oakland is receiving recognition from the City of Topeka for the benefits it has provided to the local area. The Oakland Community Garden, located at the now-closed Lundgren Middle School, is home to 17 raised garden beds with vegetables, fruits and herbs. According to the city, the garden donated over 1500 pounds of fresh produce to the community and other organizations last year alone. ... Community gardens like the one in Oakland are a good way to counter inflation and supply chain issues, according to the city. Source: KSNT 27 News

Why downtown Wichita doesn’t have a grocery store and what it would take it get one

info2022-05-31T07:34:02-05:00May 31st, 2022|

Ask just about any Wichita resident what they feel the city is missing, and a downtown grocery store is likely high on their most-wanted list. New development activity in recent years has brought thousands of new apartment residents and office workers to Wichita's core, leaving many wondering when and where a grocery store might follow; the closest supermarket with fresh produce is about two miles from the city center. Source: Wichita Business Journal

Upcoming historic tours of La Yarda to highlight ‘incredible story’ of the Lawrence neighborhood

info2022-05-31T07:33:32-05:00May 31st, 2022|

The Lawrence Preservation Alliance’s upcoming “After La Yarda” historic walking tours will take tourgoers through the La Yarda neighborhood to learn about the past and present of its people. La Yarda was a tight-knit community of Mexican American railroad workers and their families living in housing owned by the Santa Fe Railroad from 1920-1951. Located near the Kaw River, the La Yarda neighborhood was destroyed by a major flood in 1951. But residents did not leave Lawrence after the flood. They worked together to find new living arrangements, and many former residents and descendants of La Yarda are still living in [...]

There’s light at the end of the tunnel in Johnson County’s quest to set rules for utility-scale solar

info2022-05-31T07:32:19-05:00May 31st, 2022|

Johnson County commissioners are on the verge of finalizing new regulations for large-scale solar farms. With the commission set to consider revised regulations at its June 6 meeting, a huge renewable energy project dawns. The hotly contested debate began in 2020 after Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources LLC proposed a $450 million project west of Gardner. ... With the recent vote, the regulations stand at: Conditional-use permits run for 25 years, with a one-time automatic five-year extension; A maximum project area of 2,000 acres; A 1.5-mile minimum distance between projects and city limits Source: Kansas City Business Journal

An artful tie between man, nature: Here’s where to find ‘Symbiosis’ in Johnson County

info2022-05-27T09:14:41-05:00May 27th, 2022|

Shawnee artist Matthew Dehaemers has been chosen to create a temporary art installation at Shawnee Mission Park, which will be on display this summer. The public can see “Symbiosis,” which will be fully installed by June 3, at the entrance to Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road in Shawnee. It will be on display through at least early August. The piece speaks not only to the symbiotic relationship between humankind and the natural environment, but also the connections it takes to produce a stage performance at the park. Source: Joco 913 News

Quality and growth continue: Community theater renamed to Theatre Salina

info2022-05-27T07:50:30-05:00May 27th, 2022|

As people drive down Iron Avenue in Salina, they may notice a new sign and name at a familiar and popular destination in the downtown area, Theatre Salina. h Earlier this year what, was once Salina Community Theatre, made the change in its name after a couple of years of discussion about what the theater means to people inside and outside the community of Salina. “We are much more regional than we’ve ever been,” said Michael Spicer, executive director for Theatre Salina. According to Spicer, about 40% of the ticket sales for the various theatrical productions at Theatre Salina come from [...]

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