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Hillsboro hires new city administrator

info2020-05-07T09:00:57-05:00May 6th, 2020|

Goessel resident Matt Stiles will begin duties as Hillsboro city administrator June 15. The timing will give him two weeks to work with retiring city administrator of 12 years Larry Paine, whose last day on the job will be June 30. Stiles said city inancial planning is at the top of his punch list. “We’re going to have to address the inancial impact of the pandemic irst,” he said. “That will be the top priority right away.” The city’s strategic plan is also high on his list. He also wants to emphasize economic development, growth of new businesses, and expansion of [...]

Shawnee County ‘counting on public’ to follow coronavirus safety guidelines during reopening

info2020-05-07T09:01:47-05:00May 6th, 2020|

The Shawnee County COVID-19 Response Team reminded the public the community is counting on everyone to follow all of the guidelines issued by the state for coronavirus prevention. Shawnee County will follow Governor Laura Kelly’s “Ad Astra: A guide to open Kansas,” enacted through Executive Order 20-29, in full. While in phase one of reopening, the county response team reminded the public to practice the follow coronavirus safety measures. (Read more: KSNT News)

Christina Lucas appointed to Municipal Court Clerks Education Committee

info2020-05-07T09:01:55-05:00May 6th, 2020|

The Kansas Supreme Court appointed Christina Lucas, municipal court administrator for the city of Pittsburg, to fill an unexpired term on the Municipal Court Clerks Education Committee. Lucas will serve until June 30, 2021. Lucas has been the municipal court administrator for the city of Pittsburg since 2015. She previously was office manager for the Crawford County Attorney’s office, where she was instrumental in establishing the victim/witness protection program. Lucas is secretary for the Kansas Association of Court Management and will become vice president in October. The Municipal Court Clerks Education Committee recommends and organizes education and training programs for municipal [...]

Riley County reports three days without a positive COVID-19 test

info2020-05-07T09:12:00-05:00May 6th, 2020|

Riley County has gone three days without a new positive COVID-19 test as of Wednesday afternoon. Health and safety officials updated the public online Wednesday. 20 of a total of 55 positive COVID cases remain active and one Riley County resident remains hospitalized. Health Department Director Julie Gibbs says the re-opening process has started smoothly, with most businesses adhering to occupancy, distance and other requirements. “Please keep in mind, those businesses who are following the best practices are far less likely to have a COVID positive case associated with their business,” Gibbs says. “And, therefore, are more likely to stay open.” [...]

Manhattan approves $2.1 million grant for Manhattan Regional Airport

info2020-05-07T09:12:32-05:00May 6th, 2020|

Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $2.1 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Manhattan Regional Airport to provide economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic. This grant is a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald Trump in March. The grant provides about $10 billion in funds to airports across the United States. The commission also approved tenant agreements to provide three months of free rent in 2020 for Bandit Coffee and Café, Hertz, Enterprise Holdings and American Eagle. (Read more: Atchison Globe Now)

Grant program introduced for Kansas arts organizations

info2020-05-07T09:12:51-05:00May 6th, 2020|

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $500,000 in grant funding is being made available to provide operational support to Kansas arts organizations experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Creative Industries Arts Commission will distribute CARES Act arts funding through the Short-Term Operational Support (SOS) Program, a grant program developed to assist with immediate financial needs resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, May 4, through May 15, 2020. “COVID-19 has placed unexpected strain on all facets of our economy, including the arts,” Kelly said. “Together, [...]

Hiawatha announces wastewater testing reveals COVID-19

info2020-05-07T09:13:25-05:00May 6th, 2020|

The City of Hiawatha issued a press release on Wednesday announcing that COVID-19 coronavirus was detected in the wastewater systems of Hiawatha. This does not affect the drinking water, city officials say. On April 24, the University of Kansas School of Engineering and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) collected samples from 12 wastewater plants, one of which was the City of Hiawatha’s, to determine if the COVID-19 virus can be detected in the wastewater systems of local communities. (Read more: Hiawatha World Online)

“Operation America Strong” flies over Wichita, surrounding areas

info2020-05-07T09:13:50-05:00May 6th, 2020|

The Wichita area was treated to numerous flyovers Wednesday. Four massive aircraft zoomed overhead as a part of "Operation America Strong." The flyover salute from McConnell Air Force Base was a way to say thank-you to all of the healthcare workers and first responders battling COVID-19. "Operation America Strong" started at McConnell Air Force Base and aircraft spent the next hour flying over Wichita and the surrounding cities. The flightpath went above 11 hospitals to show appreciation to all of the healthcare workers and first responders fighting COVID-19."It just shows that we have a lot of support out here for what we're doing [...]

As a new stadium sits empty, the full effect of a lost baseball season reaches close to $1 million

info2020-05-07T09:14:24-05:00May 6th, 2020|

Wichita was counting on the debut of the Wind Surge baseball team in many ways. For example, nearby businesses in the Delano district were gearing up for an uptick in foot traffic this spring that would translate to more spending by consumers. Hotels surrounding the ballpark were also excited. They had many rooms booked for visiting teams and spectators. And the city is approaching losses of as much as $932,000 if the Wind Surge doesn't play this season — money that was expected to help pay for the new stadium's construction, which cost nearly $75 million. (Read more: KAKE - News)

McPherson County Old Mill Museum receives Humanities Kansas grant

info2020-05-07T09:14:53-05:00May 6th, 2020|

Humanities Kansas recently awarded $9,985 to the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in support of ‘Not the Same Old Grind: Mills & Milling in McPherson County’ a new permanent exhibit exploring the milling industry in the county from past to present. Lorna Nelson serves as project director. “We are excited to add a new permanent exhibit that showcases both artifacts and archival material to tell the evolving story of milling and its impact in our county,” she said. “In addition to explaining more of our county’s story, it will help visitors better understand the historic mill on site. We hope the new [...]