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City of Dodge City offering free public transportation to only polling location

info2018-10-25T08:17:29-05:00October 25th, 2018|

One polling location in Dodge city has grabbed people’s attention all over the nation. Some people saying it’s suppressing people’s right to vote now that it’s moved outside the city limits to the Western State Bank Expo Center. “It’s harder for people who don’t have transportation to get to the polling and it’s out in the country,” voter Jeremiah DeCouteau said. But do residents know the city is offering to help voters get there? “No, I wasn’t aware of that,” Allysa Reyes said. “I haven’t heard of that, any transportation.” Emilio Zacaries said. “I just usually use my car ,that’s about [...]

Goessel Council Approves Emergency Response Plan

info2018-10-25T07:51:01-05:00October 25th, 2018|

The Goessel city council met on October 15 and approved the emergency response plan that was put together by Phillip Fishburn of Midwest Assistance Program. MAP works with small rural communities on matters of disaster management, in addition to numerous other issues. The central office is in Missouri, but Fishburn’s office is in Haven. An emergency response plan is required in order to receive loan and grant money for the city’s sewer project. According to city clerk Jennifer Whitehead, the city needs a “Letter of Conditions.” This plan will satisfy that requirement. The document is about 200 pages long and includes [...]

Marion County Commission considers expanding commission to five members

info2018-10-25T07:43:46-05:00October 25th, 2018|

The Marion County Commission debated on the issue of five members as opposed to three members, but this time Marion city officials also attended the Monday, Oct. 22 meeting. Mayor Todd Heitschmidt and city administrator Roger Holter provided some options related to dividing the county into five districts, along with what they have been hearing from constituents. (Read more: Hillsboro Free Press)

Redesigned disc golf course is open for play in Great Bend

info2018-10-25T07:34:48-05:00October 25th, 2018|

The grand reopening of the disc golf course at Veteran’s Memorial Park included challenges, a tournament, a “how to clinic”, and a ribbon cutting. The event Tuesday afternoon in Great Bend was to celebrate the redesigned course with 18 tees, new tee boxes, and baskets. Jeremy, Rusco, a Great Bend native and owner of Dynamic Discs, was on hand with the Dynamic Discs Mobile Store. Rusco started Dynamic Discs in 2005 in Emporia and since then the company has emerged as a leading brand for disc golf. The disc golf course at Vet’s Park was designed in 2005 as well and [...]

KDHE Continues Outreach on Former Wichita Area Dry Cleaner Sites Meetings in Wichita and Haysville held to address environment and health concerns

info2018-10-25T07:31:17-05:00October 25th, 2018|

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is actively engaging residents affected by dry cleaning contamination in the west Wichita and Haysville areas. Within the last week, two public meetings were held to share with residents, the latest on contamination clean up and health-related studies being conducted to evaluate the impact of private well water contamination. “Our top priority is ensuring residents understand their level of exposure and know the steps we are taking to remediate the sites,” said Bob Jurgens, KDHE Bureau of Environmental Remediation Director. “We appreciate those who attended the meeting and asked questions. We understand the [...]

Reno County residents have concerns over proposed wind farm

info2018-10-25T07:25:53-05:00October 25th, 2018|

With the Reno County Planning Department considering limited zoning for the entire county, some say it won’t happen soon enough. The planning department believes it could take as much as six-months for any zoning to be put in place. Two residents in the Haven area are asking the Reno County Commission to put a six month moratorium in place to stop Next Era Energy from building any wind farms in the county until zoning is in place to protect residents who live in the area of the proposed wind farm. (Read more: Hutch Post)

Bourbon County in planning phase for ambulance service

info2018-10-25T07:22:59-05:00October 25th, 2018|

Bourbon County officials said Tuesday they have moved beyond the fact-finding stage and now are in the planning phase of retaining an ambulance service. On Oct. 1, Mercy announced it would close Mercy Hospital Fort Scott on Dec. 31, which means the county is now responsible for providing an ambulance service to its citizens. Since then, Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener, County Counselor Justin Meeks and Third District Commission Nick Ruhl have been researching options for an ambulance service. They said Tuesday they have been working with the city of Fort Scott about the issue. (Read more: Fort Scott [...]

Sedgwick County Commission orders outside investigation into county leadership

info2018-10-25T07:21:42-05:00October 25th, 2018|

An clear divide among the Sedgwick County Commission came to the surface Wednesday, a day after reports of a possible FBI investigation involving multiple commissioners. The divide on the commission has led commissioners to approve an outside investigation into management and the commissioners themselves. (Read more: KWCH News)

Local entrepreneur named director of Grow Hays

info2018-10-25T07:07:09-05:00October 25th, 2018|

Doug Williams has been hired as executive director of Grow Hays, after serving as interim director since May. Williams is a lifelong entrepreneur and has been involved in a wide variety of business interests during his 30-year career. “Grow Hays is critically important to the long-term growth and prosperity of our community, and I know that the board of directors and I are committed to work toward making that happen any way we can,” Williams said. “Since May, we have been grateful to Doug’s efforts as our interim director, and we are increasingly excited about our future with someone of his [...]

Giant mural in north Wichita begins to come alive

info2018-10-25T07:03:48-05:00October 25th, 2018|

Every day, as commuters make their way south down I-135, the faces become more visible. What’s being billed as the largest mural to be painted by a single artist in the world is coming to life on the side of a north Wichita grain elevator, and many in the community are taking notice. And some are donating money to help get it completed. Armando Minjarez once saw those grain elevators across north Wichita and thought they looked like walls — physical barriers between different neighborhoods and cultures. Minjarez also saw something else in those aging grain silos. An opportunity. And a [...]