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Federal Lawmakers Push ‘.Gov’ Web Addresses For Local Governments

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Federal agencies and states tend to have website addresses that end in “.gov,” a signal to users that they’re clicking on official sources of government information. But across local governments, domain names are more of a mixed bag and might end in “.com,” “.org,” or “.us.” While this may seem trivial, experts say it opens the door for “spoofing,” where criminals post imposter websites that can trick the public in a variety of ways. Look-alike department of motor vehicle sites, where people can get scammed out of cash, or have personal information stolen, and artificial elections websites that might direct people [...]

Valet parking for bicycles? It could be a thing at Wichita’s new baseball park

info2019-11-05T21:23:37-06:00November 5th, 2019|

If you ride a $1,000 bicycle to a ballgame at Wichita’s new stadium, how do you make sure it will be there when you’re ready to ride home? Valet parking for bicycles is one answer that a city committee is proposing. The Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board is recommending “bike valets” as a way to protect the bikes and encourage cycle commuting to the new $75 million ballpark that will soon be the home field of the Triple-A minor league team now known as the New Orleans Baby Cakes. (Read more: Local News |)

Upcoming Free Trainings & Workshops!

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Rates & Financial Planning Workshop (Hays) 2/12/2020 -- Location: Hays, Kansas Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM KanCap Elected Officials Training (Hays) 2/12/2020 -- Location: Hays, Kansas Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Water Rate Checkup Tool Workshop (Colby) 2/18/2020 -- Location: Colby, Kansas Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Lawrence City Commission to consider purchasing body cameras for police department

info2019-11-04T20:29:50-06:00November 4th, 2019|

City leaders will soon consider a contract to purchase body cameras for all Lawrence police officers. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider authorizing the police department to enter into a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. for $1.26 million, which will be funded in part by a $231,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a city staff memo to the commission. The contract covers the purchase of 154 body cameras and associated software and hardware and will outfit all members of the police force with a camera. Read more: LJWorld.com.

In Douglas County case, U.S. Supreme Court seems OK with car stop based on owner’s invalid license

info2019-11-04T20:29:04-06:00November 4th, 2019|

The Supreme Court seems ready to say police may pull over a car when they know only that its owner’s license is not valid — even if they don’t know who’s driving. The issue of traffic stops based on information gleaned from motor vehicle records has become more pressing with the advent of automated license plate readers that can run hundreds of plates a minute. The justices indicated in arguments Monday that they would reverse a Kansas high court ruling that found police violated a driver’s constitutional rights when they stopped his pickup based only on information that the truck owner’s [...]

Commission accepts bid to kill water weed at Lake Shawnee

info2019-11-04T19:57:36-06:00November 4th, 2019|

Compared apples-to-apples, the apparent low bid Shawnee County received recently to kill a specific type of water weed at Lake Shawnee turned out to be higher than that of a competitor, the county commission learned Monday. Commissioners Bill Riphahn, Kevin Cook and Aaron Mays then voted 3-0 to instead enter into a contract with that competitor, Truesdale, Mo.-based Aquatic Control Inc. Aquatic Control’s bid was “the most comprehensive and most competitive” the county received, Cook said. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Reno County again takes up two major bridge projects next week

info2019-11-04T19:44:47-06:00November 4th, 2019|

The Reno County Commission will take up three resolutions for work involving two bridges when they meet next week. One had to do with replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge just east of the old K-61 highway, the other is a bridge over the Arkansas River South of Nickerson. The first resolution is to determine the necessity of construction, the second over approving the construction and the third is approving the bonding of the two projects. (Read more: Hutch Post)

Wichita recycler expands again by bringing another company back under local ownership

info2019-11-04T19:43:29-06:00November 4th, 2019|

AllMetal Recycling has expanded yet again, this time by bringing a longtime Kansas company back under local ownership. Glickman Metal Recycling started in 1910 and sold to Oklahoma-based Yaffe Cos. in 2002. Last week, AllMetal purchased Glickman from Yaffe, which still has operations in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. (Read more: Carrie Rengers: Business Columns & Blogs |)

Rural Entrepreneurship Resource Event hosted by Phillips Co. Eco-Devo

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Entrepreneurship comes with both its challenges and its rewards. As an entrepreneur, you might sometimes feel as if you’re flying solo and dream of having a co-pilot to help steer you around the many obstacles that you face during the course of your everyday business. EshipConnect brings you an opportunity to talk to some of the leading business professionals in western Kansas; allowing you to ask the questions that matter most to you and your business. Whether you are an established entrepreneur or you’re thinking of taking that leap of faith to start your own business, our panel of resource professionals [...]

Hutchinson ready to take action on rental program

info2019-11-04T20:25:53-06:00November 4th, 2019|

The Hutchinson City Council will take action on the new rental inspection program during Tuesday’s agenda session. The city is proposing a licensing fee structure with incentives rather than the current permit fee. The Housing Commission has denied a recommendation on the proposal. That came during a meeting on Oct. 19 on a 4-2 vote. “There were still some concerns from the housing commissioners that is this really going to solve any of the problems,” Planning Director Ryan Hvitlok said. “We also had two new slots filled on the commission so that changed the vote a little.” Several other members of [...]