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As gleaming new courthouse rises, JoCo wants to know what to do with the old space

info2019-08-13T17:55:18-05:00August 13th, 2019|

As Johnson County celebrates a construction milestone by placing the final steel beam on top of its new courthouse, officials are preparing to answer the county’s next lingering question: What to do with the old space? The new $193 million, seven-story facility is expected to open to the public in January 2021. It will replace the county’s current, deteriorating courthouse, which will be demolished soon after the new one opens. Starting next month, residents can comment on what they’d like to see done with that lot on Kansas Avenue in Olathe, said Brad Reinhardt, director of facilities management. (Read more: Joco [...]

Backers of lawsuit against Neosho County wind farm waiting on legal process

info2019-08-13T22:01:55-05:00August 13th, 2019|

Forty-five landowners, some of whom live in the project footprint, filed suit against Neosho Ridge Wind LLC in July in Neosho County District Court. The civil suit states the project “will constitute a nuisance with respect to the plaintiffs and their property interests. It will be an annoyance and a use of property which gives offense to or endangers the life or health or obstructs the reasonable and comfortable use and enjoyment of the property of the plaintiffs.” The project opponents say they aren’t necessarily against wind energy, but they do oppose the project in what they think is an area [...]

Victoria seeks logo design for water tower

info2019-08-13T22:00:07-05:00August 13th, 2019|

As the city of Victoria gets ready for a new water tower and water system upgrades, a contest to submit a new logo to potentially be placed on the new tower is set to end Friday. “It is open to anybody,” said Mary Pfeifer, city clerk. “We thought it would be fun to get some different ideas, some new ideas.” “The tower is a spherical tower and examples can be seen by looking online,” the contest announcement said. “The winning design will be awarded a $50 Visa gift card.”... Submission can be made in person to the Victoria City Hall or [...]

Wichita to put more police on the streets, create new central substation

info2019-08-13T22:00:34-05:00August 13th, 2019|

Wichita’s hitting the gas pedal on a plan to expand the Police Department and create a new bureau to better patrol the burgeoning central area of the city. On Tuesday, the City Council approved an annual budget that shifts $1 million from a lawsuit liability fund to get the process going. City Manager Robert Layton said it represents a “heavy emphasis on public safety in our operating budget and CIP.” (Read more: Local News |)

Barron Theater marquee lights restored in Pratt

info2019-08-13T21:57:18-05:00August 13th, 2019|

As dusk crept over the city of Pratt last Monday, sparkling new lights on the historic marquee were flipped on at the Barron Theatre by longtime supporter Sheryl White. "We had a Pratt Pilot's Club meeting here, so I turned them on for that," White said. "It was so beautiful to see them shining in all their glory."The Barron lights, original in the late 20s to early 30s, were in sad shape before fundraising efforts and special groups joined forces to rebirth them. (Read more: News - The Garden City Telegram)

Garden City forms census committee

info2019-08-13T21:56:14-05:00August 13th, 2019|

Nearly a decade ago, a growing Garden City entered into a years-long challenge process with the United State Census Bureau, arguing that the agency had miscounted the city’s population by thousands.Today, with doubled-down efforts, area census jobs and an expanding group of representatives from the city’s institutions and communities, local leaders are fully focused on one goal: ensuring a miscount doesn’t happen again. (Read more: News - The Garden City Telegram)

Lawrence City Commission to discuss proposal to charge for disposable plastic and paper bags

info2019-08-12T22:15:52-05:00August 12th, 2019|

City leaders will soon discuss a proposal to charge people for disposable grocery and shopping bags in an effort to reduce waste. As part of its study session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will discuss the Sustainability Advisory Board’s recommendation that the city develop an ordinance that would charge a 16-cent fee per bag upon checkout for both single-use plastic and paper bags, but would exempt some types of bags. Exempted bags would include those used to carry raw meat, seafood and bulk items, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. As currently proposed, the fee would apply to grocers and retailers, [...]

Midwestern states brace for long-term flood fight as damages, costs continue to mount

info2019-08-12T21:35:22-05:00August 12th, 2019|

After devastating flooding this year, Iowa put $15 million into a special fund to help local governments recover and guard against future floods. Missouri allotted more money to fight rising waters, including $2 million to help buy a moveable floodwall for a historic Mississippi River town that’s faced flooding in all but one of the past 20 years. In Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced $10 million to repair damaged levees while creating a task force to study a system that in some places has fallen into disrepair though years of neglect. (Read more: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF)

USDA Inspector General: Moving Research Offices From DC To KC Isn’t Quite Legal

info2019-08-12T21:31:35-05:00August 12th, 2019|

Critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to move two of its research agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City area got more ammunition this week. The most recent development: A report from the USDA’s inspector general that finds some flaws with how the department has executed its plan. The USDA wants to move two of its agencies from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City. Last September, U.S. Reps. Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington, D.C. and Steny Hoyer, both Democrats, sent a letter asking the inspector general to determine whether the move was legal. (Read more: Great Bend Post)

Hoisington to discuss continuation of half-cent sales tax

info2019-08-12T21:28:24-05:00August 12th, 2019|

The City of Hoisington has implemented a half-cent sales tax since 2005. That tax is scheduled to sunset in September 2020. Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell says there will be discussion at the city council meeting August 12 to continue the tax. The tax is currently marked to help fund street repairs, but the thought is to broaden the tax’s use. “We’ve had a lot of discussion in the community about what are some other needs for Hoisington?” said Mitchell. “A lot of those deal with quality of life.” (Read more: Great Bend Post)