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Cities willing to pony up for recycling

info2020-06-18T08:20:40-05:00June 18th, 2020|

Both Marion and Hillsboro are likely to help fill the budget hole caused by rising costs of recycling. Although the $120-a-ton cost of taking recyclable material to a privately owned South Hutchinson recycling facility is $82 more than the $38-per-ton cost of taking it to a landfill, both cities seem willing to pay the difference. In January, the county planned to switch recyclable deliveries to Fort Riley, which accepted recyclable materials for free. Before the county delivered a load there, however, that facility stopped recycling because of COVID-19 concerns. It has not resumed operations. (Read more: Marion County RECORD)

City of Burden: Thieves steal sand digger from local park

info2020-06-18T08:19:33-05:00June 18th, 2020|

The City of Burden is asking for the public's help to identify the people who stole a sand digger from Burden Park. The city said the theft happened on June 6 around 9 p.m. Video posted to Burden's Facebook page shows three people - a man, a woman and a child - pull up to the park in a white truck and get out. (Read more: KWCH News)

Judge rules on issue in Pretty Prairie Wind lawsuit

info2020-06-18T08:18:35-05:00June 18th, 2020|

A Reno County judge recently ruled on a key element in a lawsuit filed by NextEra Energy over the denial of a permit for its proposed wind farm in the southeast quadrant of Reno County, finding in favor of the county and wind farm opponents. It was not the only issue in the suit, however, so the lawsuit continues, though the court has not set any new hearings or filing deadlines.One of the main contentions in the suit filed last fall by Pretty Prairie Wind LLC... (Read more: Local - The Hutchinson News)

Frankfort neighbors upset over company installing wind turbines

info2020-06-18T08:18:10-05:00June 18th, 2020|

A group of neighbors in Frankfort are trying to bring attention to what they said is an eye sore for many. They’re concerned about a company called NextEra installing more than 100 wind turbines near their city. Gayla Randel said they weren’t informed the company was looking to build in their area, and only heard through the talk of the town. “We’re considered a non-participating land owner that means we don’t have enough land to be considered so we are not seen as people that need the information – even though we will be impacted,” Randel said. (Read more: KSNT News)

Lenexa employee in self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 virus

info2020-06-18T08:37:11-05:00June 18th, 2020|

A Lenexa city employee is self-quarantined after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Denise Rendina, city spokeswoman, said the city was informed Sunday morning that an employee who works out of Lenexa City Hall tested positive for the coronavirus. “The employee does not have a role that interfaces with the public,” Rendina said. “The employee began feeling symptoms last Wednesday and has been quarantined since then.” (Read more: Shawnee Mission Post)

K-State announces another round of emergency furloughs

info2020-06-18T08:07:39-05:00June 17th, 2020|

Kansas State University says eight employees in Information Technology Services will be furloughed beginning June 28. Doing so will save the university more than $100,000. The emergency action comes following 430 employee furloughs since May due COVID-19 impacts. The university estimates in total, it has saved nearly $2.75 million. K-State’s Division of Human Capital Services is working with affected employees on federal and state health benefit options. Furloughed employees may qualify for state unemployment benefits. (Read more: 1350 KMAN)

Sedgwick County Commission considers township road maintenance policy

info2020-06-18T08:07:55-05:00June 17th, 2020|

While Sedgwick County Commissioners agreed local township roads are generally well maintained, discussion at a June 3 staff meeting and June 10 commission meeting addressed what could be done in the rare scenarios where that is not the case. Typically, townships are responsible for their own road maintenance, but a statute does exist (K.S.A. 68-124) that allows counties to take over maintenance work – to be billed to the township in question – if those roads are not being maintained. As it stands, the county can get involved if a township board neglects, refuses or fails to comply with the provisions [...]

Wichita asking businesses to sign up for free program giving teens summer work

info2020-06-18T08:08:46-05:00June 17th, 2020|

The Wichita Sedgwick County Community Action Partnership is hosting its 9th annual Way To Work program this summer, giving jobs to teens. But they're facing extra challenges this year. It works by businesses partnering with the city and agreeing to have the kids work for them over the summer. However, with the coronavirus pandemic, they need extra help to make it happen. "My true passion in life is always to remind a kid that you are somebody," said Na'shell Williams, WSCCAP Program Coordinator. Williams oversees the Way To Work program. She said this year's been tough. "Due to the COVID, we [...]

State and local impact if Kansas State fair is canceled

info2020-06-18T08:09:11-05:00June 17th, 2020|

Plans are underway at the Kansas State Fairgrounds to continue work as usual for the upcoming 2020 season. Along with the fair being a fun place to take the family it also brings in huge revenue for Reno county. Right now, the Kansas State Fair is still waiting on the final decision on whether or not it will go on this year because of COVID-19. “Everything else is in place for the Kansas state fair, with the exception of the final decision which will be up to our board," said Robin Jennison, General Manager for the Kansas State Fair. Fair organizers [...]

KC construction firm could receive millions to relocate to Kansas

info2020-06-18T08:10:12-05:00June 17th, 2020|

Kansas City-based BlueScope Construction Inc. is among grandfathered companies in the economic border war and could receive more than $20 million to relocate to Kansas. Negotiations on potential incentives started before Kansas and Missouri signed a truce in August to end the use of state incentives to lure businesses from one side of the metro to the other without a sizable net increase in the metro's workforce. Missouri could contribute as much as $5.6 million if BlueScope Construction opts to keep its West Bottoms facility at 1540 Genessee St. and add 90 jobs over six years, The Kansas City Star reports. The company [...]