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Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes three bills crafted by Legislature in 24-hour marathon session

info2020-06-02T08:38:38-05:00June 2nd, 2020|

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed three bills Monday related to forming a $60 million business loan program tied to the pandemic, developing a new college scholarship initiative and allowing for delayed property tax payments to local units of government. Kelly, a Democrat, signed less-controversial legislation, including bills on wireless communications, restitution requirements of criminals and dropping a mandate on scrap-metal dealers to photograph junk vehicles. The package was adopted a week ago by the Legislature during a 24-hour session. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Southeast Kansas company is helping to outfit the Frontenac Fire Department’s new engine

info2020-06-02T08:31:08-05:00June 2nd, 2020|

A Southeast Kansas company is helping to outfit the Frontenac Fire Department’s new engine. The Frontenac Fire Department purchased a new ladder truck for about $400,000. ... Sugar Creek Packing Company donated more than $20,000 to help equip the engine with a hose, nozzles, and oxygen tanks for the fire fighters. ... Andrew Alexander, Sugar Creek Factory, said, “It’s a great thing because the roof on our building is a lot higher than a lot of the other places in town. This truck will be of great use if anything would come up at Sugar Creek and anywhere else in the [...]

‘We are going to see some evictions.’ Kansas ban shielding tenants, homeowners expires

info2020-06-02T08:31:45-05:00June 2nd, 2020|

As Kansas locked down to fight the coronavirus and tens of thousands of residents lost their jobs, they could still take comfort in a state-imposed pause on evictions and foreclosures tied to the pandemic. No longer. Last week, Gov. Laura Kelly allowed an executive order that had shielded renters and homeowners since March to expire. The governor didn’t publicly announce the change, but the order wasn’t included in a list of directives re-issued in recent days. Her office confirmed the expiration on Monday. (Read more: Kansas City Government & Politics News |)

Just like that, Wichita’s bike share program is gone

info2020-06-02T08:18:41-05:00June 1st, 2020|

Just like that, Wichita’s brief time as a city with a ride share bike program is over. Zagster, the Boston-based company the city of Wichita contracted with to provide bikes through stations around the city, informed bike users through a Monday e-mail that it’s ending the program. “Sadly, the pandemic has also adversely impacted Zagster’s business, and we regret to inform you that we will be shutting down the bikeshare effective immediately.” (Read more: Carrie Rengers: Business Columns & Blogs |)

Extra caution needed on Kansas roads during harvest

info2020-06-02T08:19:50-05:00June 1st, 2020|

It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with harvest underway and hay season in full swing. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines and other implements. “As the busy farming season is underway, each traveler in Kansas needs to be more aware of increased farm implement and truck traffic,” said Lieutenant Adam Winters, KHP Public Information Officer. “In Kansas, we have many trucks exiting and entering the roadways at any given time. Traveling around these vehicles requires extra caution.” Most farm equipment is not designed to [...]

Spirit of Kansas fireworks show to go on, officials say

info2020-06-02T08:20:36-05:00June 1st, 2020|

The Spirit of Kansas fireworks show will still go on as planned, Shawnee County Parks & Recreation officials announced Monday. Officials said after thoughtful consideration and consultation with county officials, they decided to go ahead with the Spirit of Kansas Capitol Federal Fireworks Display July 4 at Lake Shawnee. Spirit of Kansas Golf Tournaments will start at 10 a.m. at Lake Shawnee Golf Course and Cypress Ridge Golf Course, according to a news release. Other details of the day’s events are to be determined. (Read more: KSNT News)

USD 373 meal program adding ‘Farmers to Families’

info2020-06-02T08:20:56-05:00June 1st, 2020|

The USDA program has begun sending boxes to Newton USD 373 to be distributed by the summer lunch program for the month of June. As part of this program, Newton USD 373 has received boxes of various fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products to hand out with the drive up meals this summer. Contents vary per box. A sample box on Monday contained potatoes, apples, pears, carrots, celery, oranges and lettuce. One box per car will be provided in addition to Monday meals. Provided deliveries are on schedule, food boxes will be distributed each Monday through the month of June. [...]

Johnson County voters will decide future of liquor-by-the-drink rule in November

info2020-06-01T08:49:22-05:00June 1st, 2020|

ohnson County voters in November will decide whether they want to end the last vestiges of the county’s dry liquor laws and allow businesses to sell alcoholic drinks without also having to sell food. The county commission unanimously voted to put a ballot question in the general election that will lift a three-decade restriction – a move much sought by the new micro-brewers who have begun to open around the county. Brewery owners have been on a campaign since last year to get the law changed that requires them to make at least 30% of their gross sales in food in [...]

Amazon to enter the Wichita market within months

info2020-06-01T08:48:43-05:00June 1st, 2020|

For the better part of two years, there’s been talk in certain circles that Amazon is coming to the Wichita market. Now, sources say it’s finally happening in the form of a distribution center, though it doesn’t seem to be a typical warehouse for all the products Amazon sells. Instead, it sounds like the warehouse — at 4044 N. Toben, near 37th and Rock in northeast Wichita — will be mostly for larger products. Think of big appliances, such as refrigerators and washers and dryers, and sporting goods such as bicycles and kayaks. (Read more: Carrie Rengers: Business Columns & Blogs [...]

Demonstrations continue throughout Kansas communities

info2020-06-01T08:41:41-05:00June 1st, 2020|

Protests and rallies continue across the state after the death of George Floyd. So far, each demonstration in the area has remained peaceful. Miranda Bachman organized a rally Sunday in Salina, and says the turnout was good. ... Hutchinson held a rally Sunday as well. ... Saturday, Wichita held two rallies: one at the Patrol North building, and another at Century II. Community activists say the one thing that makes these demonstrations stand out is the passionate yet peaceful behavior of attendees. (Read more: KWCH News)