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Large crowds attend junior water rights meeting in St. John

info2019-10-22T21:45:32-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

The fate of junior water rights in a five county area covering the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Impairment Administration Zones has been delayed so more work can be done to solve the issue of agriculture water usage and water needs for Quivira. Area producers and other interested parties packed the Stafford County Annex in St. John to overflowing at 3 p.m. on Oct 21 as representatives from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the KDA Division of Water Resources came together to present information and answer questions. (Read more: Kiowa County Signal)

Chanute schools not immune to vaping crisis

info2019-10-22T21:47:31-05:00October 22nd, 2019|

The national trend of teenager vaping hasn’t left Chanute untouched, with both Royster Middle School Principal Don Epps and Chanute High School Principal Brian Campbell reporting that it is an issue in their respective schools. Epps has confiscated one vaping device so far this year, but Campbell said he has had about 12 at CHS. Guidelines and rules for USD 413 are catching up with the times, as the school board just reviewed its tobacco policy that now includes a more precise statement regarding vape pens. Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams said that 413 is one of several districts updating the language [...]

New road funding program draws lots of interest

info2019-10-21T21:22:14-05:00October 21st, 2019|

State transportation officials advised Monday that a new cost-share program that Reno County officials hope will pay for half the cost of replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge has drawn close to 100 competing applications. In total, the Kansas Department of Transportation received 92 applications, seeking nearly $242 million in KDOT funds. KDOT, however, has allocated only $50 million in funding for the first year of the program. (Read more: Local - The Hutchinson News)

Colorful Wamego water tank wins People’s Choice award

info2019-10-21T21:21:14-05:00October 21st, 2019|

A colorful water tank just west of the Pottawatomie County town of Wamego has come in first place in a national contest that generated nearly 20,000 online votes. The tank, painted in various shades of red, yellow and green with the word "Wamego" in black lettering, came out on top of voting that included more than 300 water tanks. According to the www.tankoftheyear.com website, the "People's Choice" portion of the contest that the Wamego tank won was conducted ... (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Farmers face water right issues in Central Kansas

info2019-10-21T21:22:04-05:00October 21st, 2019|

Three local counties are facing water right issues in Central Kansas and it has young farmers worried about their future. “It’s not right,” said farmer Darrell Wood. Fourth-generation farmer Darrell Wood is worried about the future for his sons. “I will survive, but these two boys won’t because they both bought land assuming things would be okay and uh they’ve got land payments,” he said. Pratt, Stafford, and Kiowa counties discussed water rights on Monday from the Rattlesnake River Basin and farmers said it could impact the economy if they lower their usage. (Read more: KSN-TV)

Ten Ways to Protect Your City from Cyberattacks

info2019-10-21T21:25:01-05:00October 21st, 2019|

Every hour, 26% of local governments report a cyberattack. But according to a new NLC analysis, done in partnership with the Public Technology Institute, nearly a quarter don’t have a cybersecurity plan that is designed to protect government information systems from attack/provide steps for recovery in case of attack. [NLC has] recommendations for how you can keep your data secure... (Read more: CitiesSpeak)

Kansas schools receive federal grants for student safety

info2019-10-21T19:23:34-05:00October 21st, 2019|

Three Kansas school systems have received federal grants to help make students safer, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. The money for Kansas is part of more than $85 million the Department of Justice has awarded nationally to bolster school security – including funding to educate and train faculty – and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident. “Schools should be safe places to learn and grow,” McAllister said. “We’re listening to students, parents, teachers and law enforcement officers throughout Kansas who told us they need help.” (Read more: KSN-TV)

Hays Symphony Orchestra presents 4th annual Halloween concert

info2019-10-21T19:22:13-05:00October 21st, 2019|

Looking for a fun, free and educational Halloween celebration that people of all ages will enjoy? Join the Hays Symphony Orchestra at the upcoming Halloween Children’s Concert at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Fort Hays State University’s Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. This year’s program is titled “Beethoven Lives Upstairs” and features a delightful combination of music, story and theatre. The story begins when young Christoph writes to his uncle about a wild-haired, cranky stranger who has moved into the apartment upstairs. Who could it be? None other than Ludwig van Beethoven! Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven, the beauty [...]

Liberal School District copes with losses, plans to rebuild in wake of arson fires

info2019-10-21T19:18:16-05:00October 21st, 2019|

The Liberal School District is working to return to normalcy and plans to rebuild after two arson fires destroyed its bus barn, elementary gymnasium and former high school building last month. Liberal students came back to school on Oct. 8 after being out for 11 days. Bill Harvey, superintendent of schools, said faculty and staff are continuing to push through as best they can and are keeping their morale up, despite the situation. “All of the debris from the fire has been cleaned up, as of last week,” Harvey told the Globe last week. “Our kids have been back in school. [...]

Accreditation team set to visit Derby police

info2019-10-21T19:17:08-05:00October 21st, 2019|

Not many Kansas police departments are accredited, but Derby’s police are hoping to gain that status. There’s been a lot of work to get to the point of having an accreditation team visit town – and it will be here soon. Assessors will be in Derby from Nov. 4-6 reviewing policies and procedures and talking with community members, making sure the department is on the right track. It’s about taking the department to the next level, said Police Chief Robert Lee. (Read more: Derby News | derbyinformer.com)