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Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of Fallen Deputies on Thursday, June 21

info2018-06-18T16:24:25-05:00June 18th, 2018|

In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff state-wide from sun-up until sun-down on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in honor of Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputies Theresa “TK” King and Patrick Rohrer who were killed in the line of duty last week. “These two brave individuals lost their lives protecting the public and we owe them a deep debt of gratitude for their selfless service,” said the Governor. “We pray for their loved ones, as well as all law enforcement officers as we mourn this senseless tragedy.” A joint funeral will be [...]

Lawrence to again consider community police review board

info2018-06-18T07:38:46-05:00June 18th, 2018|

After multiple revisions aimed at ensuring the city’s new community police review board has sufficient access to police files and recordings, city leaders will again consider the ordinance to create the new board. At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will review the most recent changes to the ordinance, which deal with redactions to the police department's internal investigation files connected to complaints of bias and any related audio or video recordings. As proposed, the board will review racial or other bias complaints made against police when the person who made the complaint disagrees with the police findings. (Read more: [...]

Overland Park community has its say about plans for Santa Fe Commons Park

info2018-06-18T07:37:32-05:00June 18th, 2018|

The word “park” is integral to Overland Park’s name, and residents care deeply about their public spaces. That was obvious Thursday night when about 100 people showed up for an open house to explore the future of Santa Fe Commons Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive, in downtown Overland Park. “I want it to stay the way it is,” said Joan Norman, who lives on 80th Street and loves the 3.8-acre park’s trees and pastoral setting. “We need the green space. It’s the only green space we have in downtown.” (Read more: Government & Politics News |)

How will Wichita respond to a ‘wake-up call’ for its economy?

info2018-06-18T07:37:16-05:00June 18th, 2018|

AAmid an avalanche of sobering data that indicates Wichita's economy continues to flounder, one statement by analyst James Chung stuck with Fidelity Bank president Aaron Bastian. "It was 'We’re starving our city,'" Bastian said. "That just hit me like a bucket of water." Bastian and other community leaders left the analysis of Wichita's economy last week with a clear mission. "We need to do more," Bastian said. "What we're doing is not enough." (Read more: Wichita Eagle)

After years of budget sweeps, KDOT task force tackles road repairs

info2018-06-18T07:07:57-05:00June 18th, 2018|

A task force examining Kansas infrastructure could consider the merits of raising the fuel tax to stabilize a Kansas Department of Transportation budget that suffered years of annual sweeps, the agency’s secretary says. Richard Carlson says he appreciates the money his agency already gets for roads, including $60 million lawmakers restored this year. Still, it will take several years before new projects are shovel-ready, and the task force will have to consider $600 million worth projects delayed under the current 10-year transportation plan. Carlson expressed concern about raising a fuel tax that already is higher than some neighboring states, at 24 [...]

Kechi Playhouse needs your help to save it

info2018-06-18T07:05:25-05:00June 18th, 2018|

The Kechi Arts Council is mounting a campaign to raise $83,333 to save the city’s almost 100-year-old Kechi Playhouse building, and it wants your help. The nearly 100-year-old building is structurally sound, but it needs work on its exterior, particularly a brick veneer wall on the west side that's peeling away. The building's eaves and roof also need to be replaced, and its yellow-tinted windows need to be reworked, said Misty Maynard, owner of the building and director of its plays. "I think that the earthquakes we've had have not been good on the poor old thing," Maynard said. The city [...]

Wichita residents debate for neighborhood pool

info2018-06-18T07:03:42-05:00June 18th, 2018|

Wichita City Council has voted to delay a decision on where to put a new swimming pool in the northeast part of the city. The Wichita Eagle reports the delay came after a recent three-hour debate. Dozens of residents spoke in support of putting the pool in McAdams Park over Edgemoor Park. Resident Armando Minjarez said at the meeting that he believes the McAdams neighborhood has been neglected due to decades of racism. Tye McEwen agreed with Minjarez, saying she also thinks race is a factor in the council's hesitation to put the pool in the McAdams neighborhood. "Let's keep it [...]

Twenty years of STAR bond investment in Kansas reaps big rewards, a few flops

info2018-06-18T07:02:11-05:00June 18th, 2018|

More than half a billion dollars has been wagered by local and state government officials in Kansas on taxpayer-financed economic development projects under a program that relies upon adherence to the state’s motto — to the stars through difficulties. The sale of State Tax Revenue bonds — also known as STAR bonds — grant municipal governments an opportunity to finance major commercial, entertainment and tourism areas and repay the debt with state and local sales tax revenue generated by the developments. There have been failures and successes since implemented two decades ago. For scope of achievement on the STAR bond landscape, [...]

Butler Electric Cooperative to offer High Speed Internet

info2018-06-18T06:59:51-05:00June 18th, 2018|

Butler Electric Cooperative (Butler EC) has taken its first steps in providing high-speed internet to their membership and communities they serve. Tower construction is currently in progress located at 16502 SW 140th, Rose Hill. Butler EC announced the launch of their internet company, Velocity, at their 80th Annual Membership Meeting in March. Butler EC anticipates the first services will be available in the Fall of 2018 with a ribbon cutting slated for this summer. Velocity will offer reliable, high speed Internet with prices starting at $64.95 for 25 Mbs. “We are proud to provide a service that will have a positive [...]

Winfield Commission considers partnership with electric transmission company

info2018-06-18T06:53:37-05:00June 18th, 2018|

The Winfield City Commission will consider a partnership with an electric transmission company Monday that would help the city invest in new transmission projects. Commissioners will consider approving a non-binding letter of agreement with GridLiance, of Irving, Texas, regarding possible development and purchase of a portion of the city’s electric transmission assets. If approved, the transaction would close in summer 2019. GridLiance would pay the city $1.2 million at closing, plus make annual community support payments to the city totaling $880,000 over 15 years, with no stipulations on their use. The city would also earn annual revenue from GridLiance. The City [...]