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Ellis County health officials investigating two possible cases of monkeypox

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Health officials in Ellis County are investigating two possible cases of monkeypox. The county’s health director, Kim Reel, briefed county commissioners on the cases this week. She said the county has received a small dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. She said the county has nine doses left and there have been requests for it, but there are strict guidelines on how the vaccine can be used. If the cases in Ellis County are confirmed, this would mean four cases of monkeypox in Kansas. The other two cases have been reported in Johnson [...]

Governor’s tour promotes “Prosperity” and new mural in Holton

info2022-08-11T23:30:36-05:00August 11th, 2022|

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly visited Holton last Friday morning as part of her “Prosperity On The Plains” tour. Gov. Kelly spent time at More Than Lemons and viewed the new mural on the north exterior wall of the Jackson County Museum. Gov. Kelly joined Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce leaders to tour More Than Lemons on the east side of the Square and visit with owners April and John Lemon. Source: Holton Recorder

Prairie Village’s new public works facility awarded highest green building certification

info2022-08-11T23:18:04-05:00August 11th, 2022|

Prairie Village’s public works building is officially certified Platinum by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, the only building in the city to achieve that designation from the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. Why it matters: LEED certification is a globally recognized standard created more than 20 years ago by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council that rates structures’ environmental sustainability, and Platinum is the highest LEED certification a building can achieve. Source: Prairie Village Post

Pratt family donates cost of new pool construction

info2022-08-11T23:05:53-05:00August 11th, 2022|

An anonymous Pratt family has stepped up, offering to pay the entire cost of construction for a new city pool in Pratt, negating controversy that has surrounded the project that was listed on local August 2 primary ballots for city sales tax funding approval. “We are just amazed and filled with gratitude at this point,” said Pratt City Manager Bruce Pinkall. “It is very humbling to be the recipient of a donation of this size, for this purpose, something that will benefit so many and our community for a very long time.” City leaders gathered for a photo op and [...]

Hutchinson Fire Department raises over $60K in school drive

info2022-08-11T23:02:03-05:00August 11th, 2022|

The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) raised $63,233 during its three-day back-to-school supply drive. From Aug. 5-7, HFD gathered student supplies as well as hygiene products, food and drinks, classroom supplies and gift cards at an area Walmart. The items will be distributed to over 28 schools in Reno County on Thursday, Aug. 11 and Friday, Aug. 12. The HFD thanks the citizens of Hutchinson and the surrounding area for coming out and supporting them in their cause for children. Source: KSN-TV

Grant helping Salina revitalize river, bridges, and trail

info2022-08-11T22:57:35-05:00August 11th, 2022|

On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Biden Administration announced nearly $47 million in funding for two transportation projects. One of the projects is in Salina. The project will revitalize the Smoky Hill River and trails and has been in the works for decades. The $22 million grant from the Raise Program will put the City of Salina one step closer. Senator Jerry Moran, who was helping with the grant, called city leaders on Tuesday morning to share the news. "We have worked for this for so many years, and it means so much to our community. They've been behind our projects, [...]

Topeka mural honors Oakland neighborhood legacy

info2022-08-12T07:19:05-05:00August 11th, 2022|

If you’re driving through the Oakland neighborhood, keep an eye out for a newly finished mural. This morning, community members gathered for the blessing and dedication at the Lulac Senior Center. The mural on the front of the building is finally complete; although part of it was done last October, it needed a finishing touch with a portrait of the founders Hazel and Robert Gomez. Source: KSNT 27 News

Douglas County agrees to take less aggressive approach in trying to correct rural code violations

info2022-08-10T22:15:47-05:00August 10th, 2022|

Douglas County officials are open to trying a more patient, less aggressive approach in dealing with rural properties that are violating some county codes, county commissioners were told Wednesday evening. County commissioners at their weekly meeting unanimously approved a temporary business use permit that will give a rural resident up to five years to remove approximately 100 vehicles — many of them inoperable — from his rural home and farm site. Source: LJWorld

City leaders express support for asking voters whether Lawrence should move to directly elected mayor, but not districts

info2022-08-10T22:14:59-05:00August 10th, 2022|

With a majority of city commissioners expressing support, it is becoming more likely that Lawrence voters in November will decide whether the city’s mayor ought to be directly elected by the people. But Lawrence city commissioners at their Tuesday evening meeting weren’t sure if they wanted voters to decide whether city commissioners should come from geographic districts in the city, rather than the current system where all five commissioners are elected at large. Source: LJWorld

Macksville marks library addition groundbreaking

info2022-08-10T22:00:25-05:00August 10th, 2022|

Construction workers began groundwork on Monday for an addition to the Macksville City Library. Library Director Jody Suiter said plans for this addition started in 2011 when the library’s motto was “Dreaming Bigger!” “With help from the South Central Kansas Library System, we consulted an architect and drew up preliminary plans,” Suiter said. “We then approached the City Council and were told, ‘If you can raise the funds, you can build it.’ “Now, 11 years down the road, and hundreds of memorials, many fundraisers, numerous grants, multiple gifts, raffles, and donations later, we are breaking ground for the new addition. In [...]