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Vote expected on all-way stops in Atchison

info2018-06-15T07:19:35-05:00June 15th, 2018|

Final action on stepped-up regulation of several downtown intersections is expected on Monday at the second Atchison governing body meeting. The stop signs have been a somewhat contentious issue, with a March 19 vote producing an uncommon split decision, 3-2, to reject an agenda item. Commissioner Shawn Rizza and Vice Mayor David Hausmann dissented from the majority's reluctance to establish permanent stop signs at that time. The city has thoroughly studied the feasibility and popularity of the stop sign issue, including an online public survey that demonstrated public approval for signs at every intersection considered, save N. 4th and Kansas. Assistant [...]

New Aquatic Park open in Horton

info2018-06-15T07:18:13-05:00June 15th, 2018|

he wait is over for Horton residence who have been waiting the past few summers for a new swimming pool, as the Horton Aquatic Park opened to rave reviews on Memorial Day weekend. The pool project was completed with the help of a 20-year, 1 percent sales tax increase which was voted in on the ballot just under two years ago, and was a major topic in the same year’s mayoral election. (Read more: Hiawatha World Online)

Budgets cuts lead to closing of K-State research center in Haysville

info2018-06-15T07:17:26-05:00June 15th, 2018|

Kansas State University will close its 120-acre horticultural research center in Haysville, the university announced Thursday. Lower state funding for higher education and declining enrollment at K-State led university officials to cut $3.5 million from College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension's budget this year, which in turn led to the decision to close the John C. Pair Horticulture Center, according to a press release from the university. The university will also close its 80-acre stand of pecan trees in Chetopa. "Naturally, with budget reductions there are difficult decisions," College of Agriculture dean and K-State Research and Extension director John [...]

City arts commission recommends mural for Lawrence library wall

info2018-06-15T07:16:13-05:00June 15th, 2018|

A mural proposed for the exterior wall of the Lawrence Public Library has received a preliminary approval. At its meeting Wednesday evening, the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission voted unanimously to recommend the mural, which depicts stories of local women of color. The team leading the project, Womxn of Color, began gathering historical and present-day stories last year to incorporate into the mural design. Last month, the City Commission voted unanimously to receive the mural proposal, though some fundraising groups associated with the library indicated they opposed the project’s proposed location on the library itself. The artist team initially proposed that the [...]

Osage County EMS recognized for care of cardiac and stroke patients

info2018-06-15T07:11:34-05:00June 15th, 2018|

Osage County EMS has been recognized with the 2018 Bronze Plus Mission: Lifeline award by the American Heart Association. This is the third consecutive year that OCEMS has received the award, which recognizes the company for its care of patients suffering heart attack or coronary conditions. OCEMS service director Donna Connell noted, “A dedicated staff of EMTs and paramedics, progressive protocols, EKG transmission capabilities, and aggressive education have benefited their patients. This award recognizes that system of care for cardiac and stroke patients.” (Read more: Osage County Online | Osage County News | News for Osage County, Kansas, Burlingame, Carbondale, Lyndon, [...]

City: High levels of chloride in Topeka water not dangerous

info2018-06-15T07:10:46-05:00June 15th, 2018|

Topeka city officials say high levels of chloride in the city's water supply pose no danger to residents. The city announced Thursday that its treatment plant recorded higher than normal levels of chloride in the Kansas River. The chloride is coming from the Smokey Hill River, which feeds into the Kansas River. The source of the chloride hasn't been determined. The chloride readings mean the salt levels in the water are high. City officials say the Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed the water is within its safe drinking water regulations. (Read more: LJWorld.com stories)

Saline County Commission won’t open Halstead bridge early to empty grain trucks

info2018-06-15T07:08:16-05:00June 15th, 2018|

Saline County commissioners have decided not to open the Halstead Road bridge to limited traffic prior to the completion of construction work. Commissioners had been considering opening the bridge, located west of Salina and north of State Street, to empty grain trucks in order to alleviate the effects of the closure on wheat farmers traveling to and from the grain elevator. During a Wednesday afternoon meeting, Commissioner Rodger Sparks voiced his opposition. “It’s just like going to a doctor,” he said. “You broke your bone. The doctor said your cast is coming off today, but don’t go play football for three [...]

Be sure signs are on private property, not highway right of way, says KDOT

info2018-06-15T07:02:56-05:00June 15th, 2018|

If you want to put a yard sign up to support your favorite political candidate, be sure you know where you’re putting them. “Signs are never allowed on KDOT right of way,” said KDOT spokeswoman Kim Stich. “That’s something that’s standard, whether it’s business signs, garage sale signs or political signs. Especially during the summer of a campaign and an election, we see a lot more signs along highway right of way that have to be removed.” If you put your sign too close to the road, it may disappear. “If they are on KDOT right of way, they will be [...]

Officials express concern after Kansas bridge collapse on Reno/McPherson county border

info2018-06-15T07:01:47-05:00June 15th, 2018|

A bridge in northeast Reno County will be out of use for an extended period of time after a large wheat cart fell through the deck and into the North Fork Blaze Creek Wednesday. Don Britton of Reno County Public Works says the single-axle cart was way too much for the 91-foot wooden structure to handle. He expressed frustration that people aren’t paying attention to, or simply disregarding, weight limits on the spans they are crossing. Britton said it’s too early to tell if the bridge will be replaced or not. (Read more: Junction City Post)

Community Memorial Healthcare sales tax petition posted around Marshall county

info2018-06-15T06:58:24-05:00June 15th, 2018|

Three hundred county residents had signed a petition by early this week asking Marshall County commissioners to allow a public vote on a proposed half-cent sales tax for Community Memorial Healthcare. Community Memorial Healthcare’s board hopes to get 350 before taking the petition to commissioners at their 8:30 a.m. meeting on Monday. Kracht said the hospital board and administration chose 350 as a goal for the petition because that is about 10 percent of Marshall County voters who cast a ballot in the 2014 general election. “We feel 350 is a significant number of voters in our county. That number has [...]