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New wastewater plant gives Moundridge room to grow

info2019-08-27T17:06:55-05:00August 27th, 2019|

Moundridge Street and Wastewater Supervisor Mike Strausz was eager to show off the city’s new wastewater treatment plant at an open house celebrating the facility’s completion on Aug. 22. Planning for the new plant began five years ago, with Strausz and others touring various facilities to determine what design would work best for Moundridge. The city’s previous wastewater plant was built in 1982. (Read more: News - McPhersonSentinel - McPherson, KS)

Mulvane Police Department to get new body cam system

info2019-08-27T17:06:03-05:00August 27th, 2019|

The Mulvane Police Department is set to receive a new body-camera system after receiving council approval. The city council voted unanimously to approve the department’s request for 14 body cameras and seven car-camera systems, totaling $72,490 before installation costs. A storage server, training and on-site setup are included in that price. “In today’s world of policing, cameras are a must-have piece of equipment,” Mulvane Public Safety Director Gordon Fell said. “Cameras greatly assist in prosecution of criminal cases, as well as increasing safety for both the citizens and the officers.” (Read more: Area | derbyinformer.com)

Wichita elementary student holds hand of crying classmate with autism on first day of school

info2019-08-27T17:04:28-05:00August 27th, 2019|

An 8-year-old boy is being commended after showing his compassion for a classmate on the first day of school. According to a Facebook post from Courtney Moore, her son, Christian, saw another boy crying in the corner and befriended him. It happened at Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School in Wichita, Kansas. Photos from Moore showed Christian holding hands with his classmate, Connor, to help comfort him. (Read more: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF)

Plainville doctor named as Top 25 Innovator by Modern Healthcare

info2019-08-27T17:03:45-05:00August 27th, 2019|

Dr. Jen Brull, Rooks County Health Center, Plainville, has been named a Top 25 Innovator by Modern Healthcare. Brull leads Aledade’s accountable care organization (ACO) in Kansas. A key innovation she’s implemented is the “Roadmap to Awesomeness.” It’s an improvement tool for practices to assess data and follow best practices. The ACO is able to tap into real-time data to address gaps in patient care. (Read more: Hays Post)

Ford County Sheriff urges caution with letter

info2019-08-27T17:03:01-05:00August 27th, 2019|

In a news release from Ford County Sheriff Bill Carr, a letter has been received in the mail calling for recipients to sign up for a program called Nextdoor. Carr in the release raised concerns with the letter stating, it does not provide a name of the sender; does not provide a return address; does not provide a phone number/email to contact the sender; states it’s 100% free and private; not sure it is “private” to whoever is on the receiving end once you sign up; the letter was sent to an entire neighborhood without name, just addresses; it was mailed [...]

New program helps paras become teachers

info2019-08-27T17:02:06-05:00August 27th, 2019|

Scheduling, admittedly, was a big part of why Carla McConnell got into education in the first place. While she volunteered with the booster club at Newton’s Sunset Elementary once her children started attending the school, she graduated to a bigger role when her youngest entered preschool — with the timing allowing her to take a position as an instructional aide at Sunset. “When our youngest was going to preschool I wanted to go back to the workforce a little bit,” McConnell said. “I looked around and being a para or instructional aide fit perfectly with their school schedule. At that time, [...]

Artist hopes mural inspires others

info2019-08-27T17:01:10-05:00August 27th, 2019|

Inspired by a similar painting in Nashville, Anita Pierce put her own spin on her latest mural creation. “I saw the one they did in Nashville with Taylor Swift,” Pierce said. “I said, ‘Ottawa (needs one).’ I had the opportunity to do (a painting) on this wall.” A crisp, white wall was the canvas for the mural, which is now displayed on the backside of the building at 106 S. Main St. The mural ties in to a plan to place even more similar painting throughout the city. The latest creation, which was commissioned by the Ottawa Main Street Association, depicts [...]

More than a hundred Corvettes roll into western Kansas

info2019-08-26T22:40:28-05:00August 26th, 2019|

More than a hundred Corvettes spent the night in western Kansas on Sunday. The Thomas County Sheriff's Office posted a photo a deputy captured of the sports cars parked outside the local Holiday Inn. The cars are a part of the 2019 National Corvette Convention and heading to the 25th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (Read more: KWCH News)

Shawnee to decide on nondiscrimination ordinance

info2019-08-26T22:39:51-05:00August 26th, 2019|

The Shawnee City Council is expected to vote Monday on a nondiscrimination ordinance that would protect sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnant women from discrimination. So many residents packed the council's chamber that seats had to be added. More than 40 people signed up to speak, allotted five minutes each. Those in support of the law, said people should be protected regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation or familial status. Opponents said Shawnee is already welcoming, the law is unnecessary, and opens up businesses for costly litigation. (Read more: KMBC.com)

KDOT hosting local consult meetings

info2019-08-26T22:39:23-05:00August 26th, 2019|

The Department of Transportation wants to know what you think about Kansas roads. KDOT is holding a series of local consult meetings. Today they were in Topeka. Transportation Deputy Secretary Maggie Doll said most people they’ve met with just want the current program maintained. “One thing we keep hearing over and over again is that we need to take care of the system that we already have,” Doll said, “so maintaining, preserving the roads and the bridges that we already have is really important to folks.” Officials make their way to Wichita tomorrow. They will be at the WSU Metroplex from [...]