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Lenexa conducts final workshop on Complete Streets program

info2019-03-25T10:07:21-05:00March 25th, 2019|

Lenexa is wrapping up the research for its Complete Streets program. In an effort to create a cohesive plan for all types of transportation in the city, Lenexa has been working for the past several months on a program that identifies needs of motorists, cyclists, public transit users, pedestrians and trail-hikers. The city hosted its final workshop Thursday evening at Thompson Barn, taking the opportunity to present its findings so far and collect additional feedback from residents. (Read more: Prairie Village Post - Neighborhood news and events for Prairie Village, Fairway, Mission Hills)

Emporia approves Glendo tax abatement and land bank ordinance

info2019-03-25T10:06:29-05:00March 25th, 2019|

The Emporia City Commission approved an incentive compliance agreement for Glendo Inc. during its Wednesday night action session. This will exempt the business, which produces engraving tools that are sold all around the world, from property taxes for 10 years on an expansion it has planned that will add space to its business and create new jobs. The expansion will add a roughly 40,765-square-foot building and cost about $4.3 million. Included in the expansion plan is Glendo’s classroom, which serves about 400 people a year, according to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kim Pember./blockquote> (Read more: Emporia Gazette)

Prairie Village, Mission sign on to KCP&L program that could provide clean wind energy for city needs

info2019-03-25T10:05:32-05:00March 25th, 2019|

A group of northeast Johnson County area cities are hoping to play a driving role in the development of a new wind farm proposed by KCP&L — but the initiative will need much broader support to become a reality. Prairie Village became the first municipality in Johnson County on Monday to sign on to KCP&L’s Renewables Direct program, which would provide customers with the opportunity to get the bulk of their electricity needs delivered through an emissions-free source. KCP&L’s Renewable Energy Manager Drew Robinson told the council this week that the utility was looking to find enough electricity customers to subscribe [...]

Salina works to encourage downtown entertainment

info2019-03-25T10:04:40-05:00March 25th, 2019|

City staff want Salina’s downtown to be a welcoming and vibrant place for artist, entertainers, and the public. Staff are in the process of consulting with businesses, venues, organizations, and other stakeholders to revise the city’s code and simplify the permitting process for downtown performances.Lauren Driscoll, Salina Director of Community and Development Services, said the current process of obtaining approval can be difficult to navigate. (Read more: News - Salina Journal)

Kansas communities order evacuations overnight due to flooding

info2019-03-25T10:02:19-05:00March 25th, 2019|

The KDOT is currently assisting with response to flooding in Doniphan by moving 100 tons of sand from storage domes in Horton to Elwood. Just after 8p.m. Thursday, Doniphan County Emergency Management sounded alarms to begin evacuations, according to their social media page. The city of Elwood sounded the sirens for evacuation of the city. The water level has reached 30.13 feet and still rising 2 tenths of an inch an hour. KDOT was on stand-by to assist with evacuations. (Read more: Hutch Post)

Roeland Park council approves multi-year plan for R Park improvements

info2019-03-25T10:07:54-05:00March 25th, 2019|

A $1.7 million phased plan to improve Roeland Park’s R Park, located at 5535 Juniper Dr, was approved unanimously this week by councilmembers. The three-part proposal will add permanent restrooms, art sculptures, additional greenspace, and shade structures to the park—including a pavilion that can house 36 to 48 people. The plan also includes modifications to Juniper Street, sewer/storm drainage work, and surfacing paths so they are accessible for all. (Read more: Prairie Village Post - Neighborhood news and events for Prairie Village, Fairway, Mission Hills)

Mandatory evacuation issued for Elwood; Hiawatha city employees helping man barricades

info2019-03-25T10:09:24-05:00March 25th, 2019|

The City of Elwood issued a mandatory evacuation around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday when the Missouri River levels reached 30 feet. By Friday morning, the river had reached 31.45 feet, but the levees were still holding. The projected crest is still set at 31.5 feet later on Friday. "Our levee is intact with no current over topping. Right now we are still dry, the next few hours are very critical. Thought and prayers to all involved," according to the City of Elwood Facebook post. (Read more: Hiawatha World Online)

Former Towanda utility clerk sentenced to more than 10 years for misusing public funds

info2019-03-25T10:12:33-05:00March 25th, 2019|

The former utility clerk for the City of Towanda receives a sentence of 10 years, eight months in prison in connection with the theft of more than $186,000 from the city. The sentencing against Ricky Allen Voisin in Butler County District Court follows his guilty pleas of misuse of public funds and making false information. Last August, court documents showed Voison faced four charges including theft, misuse of public funds, a computer crime and making false information. (Read more: KWCH News)

LIVE NOW: Watch Hoxie, Kansas native, astronaut Nick Hague takes spacewalk

info2019-03-22T08:49:26-05:00March 22nd, 2019|

Watch NASA TV. NASA Expedition 59 Flight Engineers Nick Hague of Hoxie Kansas and Anne McClain will begin a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station at about 7 a.m. CDT Friday, March 22. NASA Television coverage of the spacewalk will begin at 5:30 a.m., according to a media release from the space agency. Watch the spacewalk on NASA TV and on the agency’s website. This will be the 214th spacewalk in support of space station assembly and maintenance. McClain will be designated extravehicular crewmember 1 (EV 1), wearing the suit with red stripes. Hague will be designated extravehicular crew member [...]

Gardner mayor delays announcing name of administrator

info2019-03-22T08:26:33-05:00March 22nd, 2019|

Steve Shute, Gardner mayor, shelved plans to name his preferred choice for city administrator during the March 18 meeting and instead said the meeting would adjourn to an executive session where contract negotiations would be discussed. Shute said that on advice of counsel he had decided it would be unfair to the candidates to name one of them ahead of contract negotiations. Information will be forthcoming. During a March 11 ‘meet and greet’ reception with the three finalists for the city’s top job, Shute had indicated he would make his choice of candidate in open session during the March 18 meeting [...]