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Divided county commission OKs move regarding pickleball courts

info2019-08-22T18:06:45-05:00August 22nd, 2019|

Issues regarding pickleball courts that will be built in southwest Topeka once again brought division Thursday among members of the Shawnee County Commission. Commissioners voted 2-1 that morning to seek quotes from companies interested in contracting with the county to design and build those courts, which will be located in a planned “Family Park” on property the county owns just south of S.W. 21st and Urish Road. Commissioner Kevin Cook voted “no,” saying commissioners before taking that step needed to provide more opportunity for public input, including consulting the county’s parks and recreation advisory board. (Read more: Local Government - The [...]

Campaign at Fort Hays State approaches $100 million donation goal

info2019-08-22T18:04:30-05:00August 22nd, 2019|

Fort Hays State University Thursday announced progress in its effort to reach a $100 million donation goal. That $100 million goal is par of the Journey Campaign in which money raised will go tot scholarships, athletics, academics and student life. Fort Hays State Thursday announced it's ahead of schedule in its donation efforts with $88 million raised as of June 30. "We're feeling very jazzed and optimistic that we'll not only meet our goal, but we'll exceed it," says Journey Campaign Co-Chair Stephen Shields. (Read more: KWCH News)

Junction City one cent sales tax renewal will be on the ballot for voters in November

info2019-08-22T17:56:07-05:00August 22nd, 2019|

A one cent sales tax will be on the ballot in Junction City in November. It will continue the current sales tax that began January 1, 2011 but is due to expire on December 31, 2020. City Manager Allen Dinkel said it collects approximately $3.5 million per year for city debt relief. ” It takes more than sales tax to pay off the debt level we’re paying, because we’re paying about $11 million a year in debt, or debt payments with interest included. ” Dinkel added in the past five years or four-and-a-half years that he has been in Junction City [...]

Annual Tumbleweed Festival begins Friday evening

info2019-08-22T17:54:51-05:00August 22nd, 2019|

The annual Tumbleweed Festival gets underway this weekend featuring food, music and children’s activities. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the great atmosphere of the West Green at Lee Richardson Zoo for the three day event August 23, 24 and 25. Whether your musical preference is country, Americana, folk, bluegrass, jazz, funk, Latin or pop prepare your ears for some fantastic talent. (Read more: Greater Garden City » Feed)

California philanthropists give $1M gift to McPherson College

info2019-08-22T17:52:02-05:00August 22nd, 2019|

McPherson College has announced a gift of $1 million from Richard and Melanie Lundquist, noted California philanthropists. According to a media release, the gift recognizes the work of renowned car restorer, Paul Russell and Company, and was announced at a private event hosted by McPherson College at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Russell serves as president of the college’s national advisory board for automotive restoration. “We are committed to McPherson’s automotive restoration program, particularly since it is the only four-year program like it in the country,” Melanie Lundquist said. “The college strives to provide the best student experiences. We really enjoy [...]

Great Bend voters to decide fate of 2019 school bond

info2019-08-22T17:07:20-05:00August 22nd, 2019|

Residents in Great Bend received the 2019 school bond election ballot in their mailboxes Wednesday. It is a two-question ballot and question one must pass in order for question 2 to pass. “It would show the support we have in our community for our school district. We’re putting children first and we want to make sure that we’re reaching all the kids and giving them the best opportunity to be successful,” USD 428 superintendent Khris Thexton said. (Read more: KSN-TV)

New Wichita police patrol: No guns, no badges; but golf carts, eyes and ears

info2019-08-21T21:01:49-05:00August 21st, 2019|

The newest patrol in the Wichita Police Department doesn’t have guns, or badges, or Tasers, or Mace — just golf carts, polo shirts, ID cards, cell phones and, most importantly, their eyes and ears. And they don’t get paid. Meet the men and women of the Volunteers in Policing program — 11 concerned citizens who attended the WPD Citizens Police Academy and an extra three hours of extra training in observation, communication, personal safety and golf cart operation and maintenance. (Read more: Local News |)

Do the small discount stores help or hurt communities?

info2019-08-21T19:16:26-05:00August 21st, 2019|

As small discount stores proliferate across the state and country, some communities are taking a hard look at the economic and social impact of those businesses. In February 2018, the Buhler City Council voted against rezoning an area across the street from the retirement community to allow for a Dollar General. Mayor Daniel Friesen said he heard mostly negative feedback and a Dollar General didn’t fit into the future Buhler councilmembers envisioned, Hutchinson News reported. (Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com - RSS Results)

Coffey County Hospital holds free Alzheimer’s education series

info2019-08-21T19:15:30-05:00August 21st, 2019|

Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia affect nearly all families at some point. Coffey County Hospital brings a free 12-session program for anyone who wants to learn more about memory disorders and caring for a loved one. Experts at the Alzheimer’s Association present the program in partnership with hospitals throughout the state. “We know that working adults cannot attend daytime sessions, so we are offering the program in the evening,” Coffey Health System Director of Marketing Tracy Campbell said. “In our first series even families who have lived this journey for years learned new and valuable ways to make life easier — or [...]

New Great Bend Deputy Fire Chief settling in

info2019-08-21T19:14:31-05:00August 21st, 2019|

The Great Bend Fire Department added a new position last month as Brent Smith was hired to be the Department’s first Deputy Fire Chief. Smith comes to Great Bend after spending 16 years with the Sedgwick County Fire Department where he climbed his way up the ladder to Station Captain. The Kingman native first became a member of that town’s volunteer fire department soon after college where his grandfather served as Assistant Fire Chief and his father and uncle were both firefighters. He worked as a firefighter in Chanute before taking the position in Sedgwick County. Smith talks about what interested [...]