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KDOT’s new Cost Share Program in high demand

info2019-10-22T21:42:58-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

With nearly 100 applications in the first round, the new Cost Share Program from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is off to a strong start. In total, KDOT received 92 applications with more than $92 million in local investment. In return, the applications requested nearly $242 million from KDOT funds. “While we knew there’s pent up demand for transportation investment, we’re overwhelmed with the level of interest this new program is garnering,” said Lindsey Douglas, Deputy Secretary of Policy and Fiscal Affairs. (Read more: Kansas Transportation)

New bus-tracking app gaining popularity in USD 437

info2019-10-22T21:38:00-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

A new bus-tracking app debuts Tuesday for parents and students in the Auburn-Washburn district, transportation supervisor Mike Lopez told the USD 437 Board of Education at Monday night’s meeting. The app, Lopez explained, will allow parents and guardians to track district buses in real time to minimize waiting, reduce kids’ exposure to cold temperatures and inclement weather, and head off parents’ questions and concerns. “The number one question we get is, ‘When is the bus going to be here?’ ” Lopez said. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Sedgwick County to pay more than $450,000 to woman hurt in crash with dump truck

info2019-10-22T21:37:33-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

Sedgwick County will pay more than $450,000 to a woman who suffered serious injuries when her car was hit by a county dump truck, officials said Tuesday. County government won’t appeal the damages awarded by a federal jury earlier this month to Karrie Oxford. Her lawsuit, filed in June 2018, stemmed from a March 14, 2016, wreck on West Street south of I-235 where a county dump truck driven by Jacob Riddle crashed into Oxford’s vehicle. (Read more: Local News |)

County fire chief named interim Ellis County administrator

info2019-10-22T21:37:12-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

Ellis County Director of Fire and Emergency Management Darin Myers was named interim county administrator Monday evening by the Ellis County Commission at their regular weekly meeting. The appointment is effective Thursday, Nov. 28, but Myers will work with departing county administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes to assure a smooth transition. “We will miss Phil, but as he pointed out in his letter to us, we have excellent department heads,” said County Commission Chair Dean Haselhorst. “I know Darin will do a great job for us during this transition and getting him to work with Phil on knowledge transfer is a huge benefit.” [...]

European firm looks to develop wind farm in Labette County

info2019-10-22T21:35:31-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

A European energy company is looking to develop a wind farm in Labette County. The county, and a Labette County commissioner, received letters on RWE letterhead dated Oct. 11 from Brandon Hernandez, wind development manager for E.ON and RWE, Essen, Germany-based companies that recently merged operations. In the letter, Hernandez, who works in Austin, Texas, writes that RWE is in the early stages of evaluating “an opportunity for a wind energy project in Labette County.” (Read more: Parsons Sun)

New Reno County EMS Chief applauds local emergency response

info2019-10-22T21:34:34-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

The Reno County Commission met the county’s new EMS Chief on Tuesday as he sought to have a non-operating ambulance declared as surplus. After introducing himself as the new chief to replace retired chief Terry David, Dave Johnston said he was impressed by the professionalism of both EMS and area firefighters. He cited an incident last week in South Hutchinson to emphasize it, noting the victim allowed sharing his story. ... (Read more: Local - The Hutchinson News)

Douglas County Commission to discuss plans to stop graffiti on underpasses

info2019-10-22T21:28:59-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

Underpasses in southern Lawrence have recently been marked with graffiti, which may lead to action from the Douglas County Commission. During their Wednesday meeting, commissioners will discuss ways to hinder future graffiti, possibly by adding murals to the underpasses. In a memo to the commissioners, County Administrator Sarah Plinsky said underpasses carrying 31st Street and Kansas Highway 10 over shared-use paths were marked with graffiti in September. County staff cleaned off the graffiti from one of the underpasses at a cost of $1,300 but couldn’t clean the other two underpasses because water on the path made it difficult to access. Read [...]

Garden City Community College Esports Team Starts off Strong in Inaugural Season

info2019-10-22T21:43:33-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

Garden City Community College has joined the ranks of 29 other two-years schools across the country to host its very own esports team. Broncbuster esports – led by GCCC’s David Larsen from the Information Technology Department – has already boasted a handful of wins in its first week of competition, which began at the start of October. With four official team members and an opportunity to continue growing the team in the spring season, Larsen said interest in the now National Junior College Athletic Association-sanctioned program is spreading across campus. (Read more: Greater Garden City » Feed)

Possible water regulations cause concern for some in Stafford County

info2019-10-22T21:40:37-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

Some in Stafford County express concern about possible water regulations by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. This would involve getting additional water to the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge which, officials say, isn't getting enough water down its creeks. The department of agriculture says regulating water for people around the county would help Quivira get the water it needs, but proposed restrictions would reduce water usage to irrigatators, businesses and communities elsewhere in the county. (Read more: KWCH News)

Local emergency manager participates in test program

info2019-10-22T21:41:02-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

The director of Leavenworth County Emergency Management recently had the opportunity to see the possible future of severe weather warning technology. Chuck Magaha was one of four emergency managers from across the country to participate in a weeklong testbed program at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Magaha said he was invited to the testbed to help with research for National Weather Service technological tools that are under development. (Read more: Leavenworth Times)