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Turbine suit in Marion County could end soon

info2022-05-26T07:32:05-05:00May 26th, 2022|

A lawsuit filed a year and a half ago seeking approval for a third county wind farm could be over in six weeks if a judge who hears arguments July 19 dismisses the case. Roger Buller at Stonebridge Investments LLC, filed suit Sept. 25, 2020, claiming county zoning director Sharon Omstead was wrong when she deemed Buller’s company did not have standing to install wind turbines in an area once planned for wind farm development by Rex Savage. The Doyle 4 development was planned for south of US-50 near Florence. Savage eventually sold the project to Stonebridge and others. Stonebridge purchased [...]

Holton switching to electronic ticketing

info2022-05-26T07:33:32-05:00May 25th, 2022|

Traffic tickets and other police citations will soon be issued in Holton using an electronic ticketing system instead of traditional paper tickets, according to action taken on Monday by the Holton City Commission. Commissioners approved a “pay-for-use” contract with Saltus Technologies of Tulsa, Okla. for police use of two DigiTicket mobile electronic ticketing systems, which are also in use by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol, as Holton Police Chief Steve Frederick told commissioners. The monthly contract will entail the use of two DigiTicket systems at a total cost of $812 per month, or $9,744 per year... [...]

Grant approved for Paola broadband internet project

info2022-05-25T23:39:24-05:00May 25th, 2022|

An option for faster and more reliable internet will soon be available to residents and businesses in northern Paola after it was announced Friday, May 20, that KwiKom Communications and the city were able to obtain a state grant. It was the culmination of a group effort that began earlier this year when KwiKom Communications identified Paola as an ideal community for the Kansas Office of Broadband Development Acceleration Grant. The 50-50 state grant allows for up to a 50 percent co-investment of the matching funding, and KwiKom asked the city of Paola for a co-investment commitment of $250,000, which is [...]

Wichita City Council strikes new deal with tow companies, sets up repayment plan

info2022-05-26T07:33:58-05:00May 25th, 2022|

The city of Wichita struck a compromise with three towing companies on Wednesday that avoids rate increases for people whose cars are impounded by police. The City Council also approved an ordinance that would allow economically disadvantaged people to get their cars out of impound without breaking the bank. Under the repayment plan, the city would carry the cost — up to $600 — of returning vehicles to their owners. The vehicle owner could then pay back the city $25 a month until the debt is paid off. The plan also offers a one-time waiver of up to $600 for people [...]

Lenexa approves special taxing district, grant to convert former Kohl’s into furniture store

info2022-05-26T07:35:18-05:00May 25th, 2022|

Calling it a “win-win,” for the company and the city, the Lenexa City Council last week gave unanimous approval to a special taxing district and economic development grant that will help developers convert the former Kohl’s department store into Living Spaces, a furniture store company mostly active in western states. Council members approved the two development incentives quickly and with little discussion. Mayor Mike Boehm said the area will be “enhanced by having a big building not sitting empty, not to mention the property taxes they will pay. It’s a win-win for everybody.” Source: Prairie Village Post

Waterville gets electric vehicle charging station — first in county

info2022-05-25T23:25:38-05:00May 25th, 2022|

Waterville recently became home to an electric vehicle charging station thanks to the Kansas Power Pool. The power pool, provider of electricity to the city of Waterville, installed the station on the east side of Kansas Street across the street east of the historic Weaver Hotel. Anyone is welcome to use it. Source: The Marysville Advocate

Pott County once again tables permits for two rural tourism projects

info2022-05-26T07:36:19-05:00May 25th, 2022|

For several weeks, the Pottawatomie County commissioners have been mulling over whether to approve two rural tourism conditional use permits. The commissioners are new to the process of approving or denying CUPs, as this is something that previously was done solely by the planning commission. ... Greg Ferkol is requesting a CUP for a children’s playground and an event center at his apple orchard along Myer’s Valley Road. The planning commission has already approved the CUP and there are no protest petitions, therefore only a simple majority from the commission is needed. Source: themercury.com - RSS Results in news of type [...]

Nearly a third of Manhattan’s road in ‘poor’ or worse condition

info2022-05-26T07:37:49-05:00May 25th, 2022|

About 32% of city roads are in “poor” or worse condition, according to the city government’s pavement condition findings. This puts the city’s roads in worse condition than they were in 2017, when a sales tax intended to repair them was enacted. The majority of the city commission on Tuesday indicated support in renewing the tax. Public works director Rob Ott on Tuesday spoke to the Manhattan City Commission about the pavement condition index (PCI), which it is measured between 0 and 100. The last PCI assessment in 2017 showed that 26% of Manhattan roads were poor or below, with an [...]

USD 258 passes bond issue in special election

info2022-05-26T07:39:19-05:00May 25th, 2022|

A bond issue for USD 258 passed by a resounding margin Tuesday night. Unofficially, a total of 381 ballots were cast for the special election, with more than 67 percent of the vote in favor of the $17.45 million bond issue. ... The construction phase will then take 18 to 24 months to fully complete. The state of Kansas will pick up some of the tab, contributing 11 percent — equaling $3 million of the bond’s total principal and interest. The bond’s blueprint is geared toward upgrades of the district’s buildings, while prominently addressing security and maintenance needs. Source: www.chanute.com

Judge: Lawrence strip club violating city code

info2022-05-25T07:32:54-05:00May 25th, 2022|

A judge has ruled that a longtime Lawrence strip club has been operating illegally under city code and has issued an order permanently prohibiting the club from doing business at its current location. In a lawsuit filed Feb. 2 in Douglas County District Court, the city alleged that Allstars has been operating without the license required for a sexually oriented entertainment business. The city also claimed Allstars is ineligible to receive such a license under city code due to its proximity to homes and a city park, and requested that the court permanently prohibit Allstars from operating at its current location [...]

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