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Sedgwick takes a step toward better walkways

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At last week’s City Council meeting, City Adminstrator Joe Turner presented the council with a bicycle/pedestrian master plan that a dozen residents helped put together by walking every street in town. In his analysis, Turner stated that Sedgwick must approve a master plan for bicycle/pedestrian pathways to be eligible for funding from BCBSKS to implement the improvements. The city’s grant application is for $50,000. The city is working with Walk & Roll Harvey, a leadership team within the Healthy Harvey Coalition that focuses on non-motorized transportation. (Read more: Harvey County Now)

Team of firefighters, school nurses take to the road to help Olathe families in need

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The sudden shift to distance learning in light of the pandemic has left many families adrift without their usual resources. The Olathe School District and Olathe Fire Department have been trying to right that ship with the Mobile Integrated Healthcare for Students Unit. The fire department already operates a mobile health unit serving the general community of Olathe, but this one paired firefighter Chris Curtis, fire resource coordinator for the district, with a group of volunteer school nurses. (Read more: Joco 913 News)

66 Kansas cities and counties to receive Community Development Block Grants to support coronavirus response

info2020-06-04T07:56:04-05:00June 4th, 2020|

Governor Laura Kelly announced today the award of nearly $9 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 66 Kansas communities. “Kansans have faced unprecedented challenges during the past few months due to COVID-19,” Governor Kelly said. “Our communities need relief – and they need it now. I’m pleased to announce additional resources to help Kansans navigate through the recovery process. These grants will help our communities rebuild their economies and support Kansas families.” Grants were available in two categories – Economic Development and Meal Programs. Economic Development grants provide communities with funding to help local businesses [...]

City of Topeka sales tax revenues down

info2020-06-04T07:53:17-05:00June 4th, 2020|

City of Topeka sales tax and use tax revenues were down 8.3% for the month of March, city manager Brent Trout told the mayor and city council at their meeting Tuesday evening. “We’re looking at that and doing some analysis,” Trout said. Tuesday’s announcement came at a time when city officials have been dealing with budget challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Topeka YMCA files for bankruptcy protection

info2020-06-04T07:51:59-05:00June 4th, 2020|

Topeka YMCA announced Wednesday it has filed for bankruptcy protection. According to a news release from president and CEO John Mugler, the measure was necessary because of the budget shortfalls experienced by the organization during the coronavirus pandemic. “Like many not-for-profits the Y’s finances have been a challenge,” Mugler said. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

ATVs a problem at busy lake

info2020-06-04T07:44:49-05:00June 4th, 2020|

ATV drivers caused issues on a crowded Memorial Day weekend at Marion County Lake, according to Lake superintendent Isaac Hett. Drivers had children and open bottles of alcohol in ATVs, Hett said, and ATVs not licensed for on-road use reportedly were driven on Upland Rd. and US-256 to Marion. Hearing of the problems, county commissioners decided at a meeting Monday to look into whether Hett could be deputized to enforce ATV ordinances and write tickets. (Read more: Marion County RECORD)

Residents petition to have city pool opened

info2020-06-04T07:43:52-05:00June 4th, 2020|

Chanute’s decision to close the Maring Aquatic Center for the summer has not gone over well. Other area pools are open, closed, or still deciding what to do. A previous lifeguard has sent messages to city commissioners and members of the Chanute Recreation Commission urging the decision be reconsidered. There is also an online petition. All five city commissioners voted May 26 to keep the pool closed rather than try to partially open it or open for a shortened season. (Read more: The Chanute Tribune)

Two Arkansas City police officers lauded as lifesavers

info2020-06-04T07:42:50-05:00June 4th, 2020|

Two Arkansas City police officers were presented with a special life-saving award Tuesday during the City Commission meeting. Officer Michael Yzquierdo and Master Police Officer Ted Shinneman were honored for saving the life of a 2-year-old boy. Capt. Eric Burr said that on May 24 the officers were on a routine patrol in the 300 block of North First Street when they were flagged down by a motorist. (Read more: The Arkansas City Traveler)

JoCo health department reports ‘some spikes’ in COVID-19 cases after reopening

info2020-06-04T08:03:56-05:00June 4th, 2020|

Johnson County is experiencing an expected spike in COVID-19 cases following phased reopening plans, said Sanmi Areola, PhD, director of the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. “But in terms of the trend, on the average, we’re still doing pretty well,” Areola said Monday. (Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Kansas task force shapes plan allocating $400 million in federal aid to counties

info2020-06-03T09:27:30-05:00June 3rd, 2020|

The coronavirus task force appointed by Gov. Laura Kelly adopted a plan Tuesday during its first meeting for distribution of $400 million in federal disaster aid to county governments for economic and health costs of the lingering pandemic. The executive committee of SPARK, otherwise known as Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas, carved a chunk from $1 billion in CARES Act assistance sent to Kansas. The cash can’t be used to fill city or county tax revenue shortfalls, but must be applied to expenses incurred during the pandemic and spent by end of the year. “We need to provide local governments with [...]