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Sedgwick County Drug Court to hold graduation event

info2024-11-08T09:43:14-06:00November 8th, 2024|

Sedgwick County’s Drug Court held a graduation ceremony Thursday for 24 people who have completed their work under the program. The graduates range in age from 29 to 69, and they have completed an 18-month program of intensive supervision, drug and alcohol treatment, drug testing, and comprehensive services as they work toward the goal of lifetime sobriety. The program is not mandated by Sedgwick County Community Corrections, so all of the graduates volunteered for the program. It helps promote change by reducing new crimes and ultimately reconnects clients to their families and to society. Source: 101.3 KFDI

City approves MOU for entertainment multiplex project

info2024-11-08T09:42:17-06:00November 8th, 2024|

A Memorandum of Understanding between the city of Garden City and Icon Cinemas was approved by the Garden City Commission Tuesday at its regular meeting. The MOU is for development of a property located at the 2800 block of East Highway 156 that is anticipated to house an entertainment multiplex. Danielle Burke, Assistant City Manager of Garden City, said the expected features of the project two Iconic Mega cinema screens, a beer and wine bar, a 14-lane duckpin bowling alley, an arcade area with arcade games and virtual reality elements and an outdoor theater and concert venue with a beer garden [...]

Funding approved to continue anti-violence program in Wichita

info2024-11-08T09:40:01-06:00November 8th, 2024|

The Wichita City Council has voted to provide additional funding to a program aimed at reducing gun violence in the community. The violence interrupter program began in 2021 when the city engaged Chicago-based Cure Violence Global to develop a program. Working through Wichita State University and a local organization called Destination Innovation, the program identified two areas in Wichita to begin its efforts. The program was set up in the area of 21st Street North and I-135 and in the area of Harry and Oliver. It uses trained professionals, case management and neighborhood-based services. Source: 101.3 KFDI

Rose Hill school bond issue approved by voters

info2024-11-08T09:39:04-06:00November 8th, 2024|

Voters in the Rose Hill school district in Sedgwick and Butler counties have approved a bond issue of almost $20 million for school improvements. The vote in Sedgwick County was 567 yes and 341 no, while Butler County voters approved the bond issue with 1,901 yes votes and 997 no votes. The proposed bond totals $19,995,000 and is designed to deliver essential upgrades without increasing the current 17 mills tax rate. The bond issue will fund secure entrances and storm shelters and other safety and security improvements. It will also provide for mechanical system upgrades and more classroom space. Source: 101.3 [...]

Voters say no to library tax district expansion

info2024-11-08T09:38:04-06:00November 8th, 2024|

Arkansas City Public Library officials vowed to carry on after voters rejected expanding the library’s taxing district by fewer than 400 votes on Tuesday. They might even try again. The question before the roughly 15,000 voters within the 470 school district boundaries was whether to expand the library’s taxing boundaries from the city limits to the school district, which would generate about $250,000 more in operating revenue for the library. Voters said no by 359 votes, or 53.3% to 46.6%, according to the unofficial tally posted by the Cowley County Clerk’s office. A similar proposal involving the Udall Public Library did [...]

KCC is laying groundwork to make Home Rebates available in Kansas and wants your input

info2024-11-08T09:36:36-06:00November 8th, 2024|

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is moving closer to launching the Kansas Home Rebates Program to help Kansas households lower energy costs and improve the comfort of their homes. Under the program, established by the Inflation Reduction Act, Kansas is set to receive $105.6 million to lower energy costs for low to moderate income households. The KCC has partnered with HORNE, a nationally recognized professional services firm, to assist the agency with the program design, application development, and implementation process. As a part of the program planning process, the KCC is scheduling engagement sessions with stakeholders (Kansas utility companies, contractors, other [...]

Overland Park to limit heights of apartment buildings. See the new construction rules

info2024-11-08T09:34:38-06:00November 8th, 2024|

The Overland Park City Council approved new standards that will limit the height of new apartment buildings in certain areas. The council voted Monday to amend development standards for multi-family housing that would streamline construction in some ways, while setting new restrictions in others. The changes are a step in a broader process in Overland Park to update standards and accommodate the city’s plans for future multi-family housing. City staff recommended the updates for various reasons, including to reflect the current state of construction projects and proposals coming to the city; stay in line with existing city practice; complement existing neighborhoods; [...]

City of Wichita introduces new downtown parking plan option

info2024-11-08T09:33:08-06:00November 8th, 2024|

In the final meeting to discuss paid parking in downtown, Old Town, and Delano, another option is now on the table for the City Council to consider. The City of Wichita introduced a new downtown parking plan option during a public meeting Thursday evening. During the meeting, Assistant City Manager Troy Anderson reviewed the four options outlined last week before introducing the new fifth option. Former Wichita Police Department officer John David Crane has first-hand experience patrolling parking. “I was in the traffic bureau of the Wichita Police Department for six of my 25 years,” he said. Despite several options for [...]

Final Topeka police chief candidates interact with community during meet and greet

info2024-11-08T09:29:38-06:00November 8th, 2024|

A pool that started with 18 applicants is now down to two candidates: Russell Klumpp and Chris Vallejo. Community members had the chance to interact with both of them at a meet and greet at Hotel Topeka on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Major Klumpp is a lifelong Topekan and has been with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) for nearly 30 years. 16 of those years have come at the command level. With an understanding of the Topeka community, he says community relations is always the top priority. And then there’s Chris Vallejo. Although he’s not from Topeka, or the Sunflower State for [...]

Voters reject sales tax; elect Brocker

info2024-11-08T09:26:38-06:00November 8th, 2024|

On Election Day, Allen County picked a new county commissioner and voted down a half-cent sales tax that would have shifted the burden of funding EMS away from property taxes. A commissioner who proposed the sales tax said the county could try again. Source: The Iola Register