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Mulvane to rebuild parts of downtown structure

info2018-07-26T08:51:31-05:00July 26th, 2018|

The Mulvane Land Bank will consider bids Aug. 6 to make repairs to a downtown building damaged by a leaky roof. Part of the building at 201 W. Main collapsed last month, forcing the tenant, a dance studio, to move out. The building, which is about 120 years old, is one of two that the Land Bank still has in its stable of properties. No one was hurt when the center window and bricks began falling off the front of the building. The damage pushed the front of the building out six to eight inches, City Administrator Kent Hixson said at [...]

Derby cops work as overnight elves

info2018-07-26T08:51:14-05:00July 26th, 2018|

When police arrived at Joan Van Boening’s west Derby house to take a property damage report of a footbridge, they realized they could do something extra to help – such as restore it. The bridge, which spanned an open ditch, was ruined by a hit-and-run driver in an incident that happened July 14 at 1011 N. McIntosh. Van Boening, 84, uses the bridge to reach her mailbox, which also had been hit. While the bridge was for safety, as it meant that she didn’t have to go out on the dangerous road, it also was sentimental as it and a mailbox [...]

Fire station will be re-purposed for police uses

info2018-07-26T08:50:47-05:00July 26th, 2018|

Derby’s police station will be expanding. The additional space comes in the form of old Fire Station 81 at 128 W. Market and just south of the police station. The space will be used for police evidence processing and storage, training and vehicle storage when fire staff and equipment is moved to their new station in about six months. City Manager Kathy Sexton explained the plan at the July 19 meeting of the Derby Planning Commission as part of her presentation on the city’s Comprehensive Plan. (Read more: Derby News | derbyinformer.com)

Wichitans worry about budget cuts in their neighborhoods

info2018-07-26T08:50:17-05:00July 26th, 2018|

People living in Wichita are telling the city council what they think about the proposed budget. People don't want to lose their libraries, golf courses and other neighborhood amenities. In a year where the city is struggling to balance its budget and add to public safety, some say, "don't cut at my home." The library is a place of learning, and retired Wichita teacher Kurt Kerns is worried about the possibility of evergreen library closing. (Read more: KWCH News)

OP officers resign over false seat belt tickets. $4,000 has been refunded to motorists

info2018-07-26T06:53:37-05:00July 26th, 2018|

Three Overland Park police officers have resigned and more than 200 pending traffic tickets have been dismissed after an internal investigation into false seat belt citations. Police Chief Frank Donchez Jr. said Wednesday that personnel within the department became aware that some officers apparently were ticketing motorists for not wearing seat belts. In fact, they had been wearing them but had committed a different traffic violation. Instead of a speeding ticket, he said as an example, a motorist would be falsely cited for not buckling up. He said he did not know the motivation behind the officers’ actions. (Read more: KC [...]

Reno County commissioners reluctant to add nuisance policy

info2018-07-25T11:06:51-05:00July 25th, 2018|

The Reno County Commission met Tuesday and discussed a petition submitted by area residents in the 7300 block of Zolman Road. Commissioners questioned whether a county nuisance code is needed, or even desirable, to correct such conditions throughout the county. Commissioner Dan Deming wants some type of code possibly concerning only residential properties. However, the other two commissioners seemed more reluctant. Commissioner Bob Bush said he hasn’t heard from anyone else in the county saying this is an issue anywhere else. He wants anyone in the county that may have a similar issue to contact the commission. There was some talk [...]

After outcry over Merriam pool, council votes to bump up size. But some still unhappy

info2018-07-25T11:02:12-05:00July 25th, 2018|

For many longtime Merriam residents, the essence of summer has been hanging out at the 50-meter Vavra Park community pool that they consider the best in Johnson County, with its high-dive board and children’s play area. So when they found out recently that the new $30 million community center and aquatics center would lead to a smaller outdoor pool with no high-dive board, they felt blindsided over what they considered to be a broken promise from the city. Tina Cheatham and several other residents complained Monday to the City Council that reducing the outdoor pool wasn’t explained in campaign materials before [...]

Hays to discuss annexation for potential development of Tractor Supply Co.

info2018-07-25T11:00:38-05:00July 25th, 2018|

The Hays City Commission at its next regular meeting Thursday will decide whether to annex and approve a 6-acre piece of farm ground at 48th St. and Roth Ave. for development as a Tractor Supply Co. retail store. The location is north of Interstate 70 catercorner from Sunflower Bank and just north of Wal-Mart on land called the Crawford Addition. The land is owned by Crawford Supply Co., Hays, which is seeking annexation to receive city services, rezoning from agriculture to commercial, and plat approval. Tractor Supply plans to buy 3.6 acres. The remaining 2.6 acres continues up for sale, said [...]

Valley Center residents could see an increase in recycling fees

info2018-07-25T10:57:00-05:00July 25th, 2018|

On average 42.75 tons of recyclables are collected in Valley Center each month. The city says right now the recycling industry is changing and that could mean changes for Valley Center residents. Jim Gilson, is one of many Valley Center residents, who supports recycling in his community, “I think recycling is a good thing. I just think it's good for the environment, good for the economy. I think it's the right thing to do.” The recycling discussion started after the city received a number of phone calls about the Waste Connections recycling dumpster that was removed from the Leeker’s parking lot. [...]

Salina city commission restricts use of electronic devices

info2018-07-25T10:54:43-05:00July 25th, 2018|

The Salina City Commission voted 5-0 Monday to prohibit commissioners from using electronic devices, such as cellphones or computer tablets, for real-time interactive conversations during meetings. Rules govern how commissioners speak to each other and people in the audience, Commissioner Trent Davis said. He and his fellow commissioners should not be communicating privately with each other, with people in the audience or with people watching on television, he said. The use of electronic devices is prohibited in many situations, such as in doctors’ offices, church, airlines, classes, he said. Commissioner Melissa Rose Hodges said she could get behind the idea of [...]