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More little libraries coming to North Salina

info2019-05-21T09:19:10-05:00May 21st, 2019|

People will soon donate and borrow books at 10 new little libraries in North Salina. Barb Young, the president of North Salina Community Development, the organization creating the little libraries, said the program aims to allow children to access books who may not be able to easily visit the Salina Public Library. “We are getting these out in neighborhoods for low- and moderate-income folks that maybe don’t have easy access,” Young said. The little libraries are being created from refurbished Salina Journal newspaper racks. North Central Community Development received a $3,500 grant from GL Huyett, in Minneapolis, Kan., to refurbish the [...]

Labette County adds sales tax extension to ballot

info2019-05-21T09:18:07-05:00May 21st, 2019|

Labette County commissioners on Monday approved a resolution to place a question on the Nov. 5 ballot that could extend the county’s 1 cent sales tax for another five years. The countywide sales tax has been in place since 1981 and collects a penny for every dollar spent to purchase items in Labette County. The money is divided between the county, Parsons and other communities in Labette County. Its proceeds are used for property tax relief. In 2018, the 1 cent tax generated $2,651,366. Of that amount, the county collected 47.5%, or $1,257,498. Parsons collected 36%, or $957,532. Oswego collected $170,821, [...]

Parsons renews dog pound contract

info2019-05-21T09:17:12-05:00May 21st, 2019|

A local veterinarian clinic will continue operating a dog pound for the city. Parsons city commissioners approved an agreement with Eva Dudek’s Parsons Pet Hospital, 5021 Main St., on Monday evening. The agreement will go into effect upon both parties’ signing it. Mayor Bill Hogelin signed the contract for the city on Monday. It will run until June 1, 2020, unless it’s terminated by either party with 30 days of written notice. (Read more: Parsons Sun)

Homeless live in small towns, too

info2019-05-21T09:14:30-05:00May 21st, 2019|

Shanty towns built by the unemployed and destitute could be seen everywhere in the United States in the 1930s during the Great Depression. In 2008, a new financial crisis led to a modern version of shanty towns. Tent cities began popping up across America, sheltering the unemployed, destitute and the working poor in tents, garden sheds and little houses as homeless shelters filled beyond capacity, the National Coalition for the Homeless reported, citing a study by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Others who faced the loss of their homes took refuge in their vehicles, or with family and friends, often couch [...]

Saline County commission chair signs disaster declaration; flooding info provided for New Cambria

info2019-05-21T09:09:25-05:00May 21st, 2019|

As Saline County faces the potential for record flooding along Mulberry Creek near Salina and the Smoky Hill River near New Cambria, Bob Vidricksen, Saline County Commission chair, has signed a disaster declaration in anticipation of the flooding. Cresting of the river at 27.8 feet is expected to occur Tuesday around noon. (Read more: The Salina Post)

WFD technical rescue team at the ready with new boat

info2019-05-21T09:06:39-05:00May 21st, 2019|

The Wichita Fire Department took their newest boat on its maiden voyage Friday afternoon. The new zodiac boat will help the technical rescue team with water rescues. "During these kinds of times, we worry about people thinking they can walk across the Big Ditch or they want to get in the river. We've had kayakers lost," fire marshal Stu Bevis said. Recent rain and flooding caused the Arkansas River to rise. Wind gusts move the currents quickly downstream. "People underestimate the power of what water can do and that's when they usually get in trouble. Because they think, 'Oh I can [...]

Overland Park council grants exemption needed for downtown mural project to move forward

info2019-05-21T09:01:51-05:00May 21st, 2019|

Saying artwork will create new interest in its downtown, the Overland Park City Council unanimously voted to allow colorful painted murals on four buildings. Approval came over the objection of opponents, some of whom took issue with the way the multicultural message of the art was depicted. Others described them as garish, gaudy and more apropos of a run-down urban core than the historic suburban town center of Overland Park. Since the murals are all on private property, the city role was limited to code questions about whether the painted surfaces were appropriate and would stand up to weather. Council members [...]

Paola scraps plan for tire recycling plant

info2019-05-21T08:57:31-05:00May 21st, 2019|

The residents of Waterworks Road made it loud and clear during the Tuesday, May 14, Paola City Council meeting that they don’t want a tire recycling plant in their neighborhood. And it’s now clear their voices were heard. Paola City Manager Jay Wieland confirmed Thursday, May 16, that the proposed project has been dropped and is no longer being considered at the site of the city’s former water plant at the end of Waterworks Road near Bull Creek. The old brick water plant has been vacant for the past decade ever since Paola joined with Louisburg to build a joint water [...]

Frontenac Municipal Pool to open Saturday; new diving board and classes offered

info2019-05-21T10:30:03-05:00May 21st, 2019|

It’s getting warmer out and for many, there’s nothing better to do than jumping into the pool. Frontenac Municipal Pool will be open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, for a free public swim event to celebrate the first day of regular seasonal operations. The new certified pool operator, Jenny Letner, and her staff are bringing several changes to the pool. “We are very excited about the new changes being instituted by new manager Jenny Letner and her staff,” Frontenac City Administrator Brad Reams said. “I look forward to seeing the class offerings fill up and the continuance of popular annual [...]

Lawrence City Commission to consider requiring sexual assault intervention training for some staff at local bars

info2019-05-21T10:29:35-05:00May 21st, 2019|

City leaders will soon consider requiring certain bar and restaurant staff to undergo sexual violence intervention training in order to get their local liquor licenses. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance requiring the training for on-site managers as a condition of drinking establishment licenses. In February, commissioners asked city staff to draft the ordinance following discussion with staff and owners of several local drinking establishments, which includes bars, restaurants and other businesses that serve alcohol. The city issues a local drinking establishment license, which is required in addition to the state liquor [...]