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Bill inspired by high-speed chase in Topeka would remove liability for police

info2019-01-31T08:40:00-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Legislation introduced by the Kansas League of Municipalities would strike from state law a requirement for police officers engaged in a high-speed chase to drive with regard for others’ safety. The proposed change stems from litigation over a 2010 collision in Topeka. A man fleeing an off-duty Capitol Police officer in a stolen car at speeds of 100 mph through city streets crashed into a pickup and seriously injured its two occupants. A district court judge rejected claims contending the officer, Patrick Saleh, didn’t have a valid reason to initiate and continue the high-speed chase. An appellate court reversal pointed to [...]

Peabody gets new mayor with board experience

info2019-01-31T08:38:51-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Tom Spencer was sworn in as Peabody mayor Monday, following the official resignation of Larry Larsen, and unanimous approval by the city council. “I want to thank Larry for his service,” Spencer said. “I’m going to learn and do the best I can for the city, as I did as a councilman.” After resigning, Larsen had a request for onlookers. “Those of you in the audience, continue to come,” he said. “Bring those who aren’t here next time. Have people take an interest in their community, and speak up for what they like.” (Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)

As Olathe library branch preps for move, ‘art for art’s sake’ will be a priority

info2019-01-31T09:25:29-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Hutch: No merit in former officer’s lawsuit

info2019-01-31T06:56:00-06:00January 31st, 2019|

The city of Hutchinson denies claims by former Hutchinson Police Officer Devin Berman that the city and the department violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and retaliated against him. Berman “was never subjected to discrimination or retaliation because of his alleged disability,” the city’s legal response to Berman’s lawsuit stated. The claims in the suit “are entirely without merit,” the city contends. Berman said he suffers from Tourette’s syndrome and “was incessantly made fun of at work by other employees.” No adverse action was taken against employees even after he complained to his superiors, he claimed. The city responded that Berman [...]

Frankfort get $250,000 grant

info2019-01-31T06:54:05-06:00January 31st, 2019|

The city of Frankfort has received federal grant monies to resurface its truck route through town. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced last Thursday that Frankfort was one of 23 communities to receive a total $11 million in federal grants for a variety of purposes. Frankfort will receive $265,656 in grant funds through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development will provide a low-interest loan of $256,656 to Frankfort to pay the 50 percent match required for the project. Marshall County Partnership for Growth economic development director Ellen Barber said Frankfort has received the [...]

Walking trail getting extended, spruced up in Ark City

info2019-01-31T06:51:37-06:00January 31st, 2019|

A walking trail in Arkansas City is about to get a little longer and smoother, and may even get some lights. The Poplar Walking Trail, near the U.S. 77 bypass, is also being fixed to prevent flooding. City employees are extending the track to a full mile in length and improving drainage for the oval-shaped path that walkers, joggers and bikers use on a regular basis. Public Information Officer Andrew Lawson said the major part of the work involves building up the south end of the path, which will make the entire loop a full mile. Right now it is nine-tenths [...]

Mural proposed for downtown Clay Center building

info2019-01-31T06:48:57-06:00January 31st, 2019|

One of the projects on Clay Center Action Network (CCAN)’s list from the beginning is a mural on the side of the Wardcraft Home Store at 531 Court St. The organization is requesting suggestions from the community about what they would like to see on it, what might best represent Clay Center. The mural will be on the bottom half of the building leaving the brick exposed on the second floor. The mural area will need to be ‘skimmed’ to provide a flat surface to work on. The goal is to have the skimming completed by mid-March in order for Tracy [...]

Labette County interested in wind project

info2019-01-31T06:41:07-06:00January 31st, 2019|

Labette County commissioners mentioned briefly Monday that they want to learn more about the Neosho Ridge Wind project in the Galesburg area. The brief discussion was toward the end of Emergency Management Director Charlie Morse’s appointment. Morse lives in the Erie area. Morse said one of the 139 wind turbines will be within 1,000 feet of his foundation. He didn’t sign a lease with Apex Clean Energy, which is developing the project that could create 302 megawatts of electricity. Morse said Ford County recently established setbacks of 2,000 feet from nonparticipating property lines. Commissioner Lonie Addis said Ford County is zoned, [...]

Hutch council supports low-income projects

info2019-01-30T11:33:21-06:00January 30th, 2019|

The Hutchinson City Council approved letters of support for three projects to seek low-income tax credits in a special session on Tuesday. The first was for Interfaith Housing Services to renovate the shuttered 1920-St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 500 West 20th Avenue, into low-income apartments. The second project was for Disability Support of the Great Plains to construct 20 units at 2319 North Waldron Street. President and CEO Richard Staab said the project would be similar to an 18-unit housing complex the organization is building in McPherson. The third project was for Commerce Gardens to expand its current space on East 11th Avenue. [...]

Cosmosphere drops out of Overland Park development

info2019-01-30T11:31:06-06:00January 30th, 2019|

The Cosmosphere will not build a satellite location in Overland Park, after all. The Smithsonian-affiliated space museum in Hutchinson had been part of the 300-acre Bluhawk development from the outset. But by this week, both the Price Brothers development company and the Cosmosphere had decided to change plans. The Overland Park City Council heard about the Cosmosphere’s departure at its meeting Monday night from an attorney that advises that city on economic development. Todd LaSala told the council that Price Brothers didn’t consider the Cosmosphere financially feasible for the project at 159 Street and U.S. 69, the Kansas City Star reported. [...]