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Keeping Kansas history alive, one ghost town at a time

info2023-08-29T23:33:00-05:00August 29th, 2023|

Kansas history has never been more alive than it is now in the hands of students and historians devoted to putting the pieces of the past together through hours of painstaking research. A group of students and staff at Kansas State University, along with historians at the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS), have made it their mission to ensure the history of Kansas towns and communities isn't lost to time. Their efforts are wide-ranging, comprehensive and aimed at showcasing the history of places in danger of being forgotten or that aren't well-documented. KSNT 27 News spoke with members of the Chapman [...]

“Stepping Up Initiative” passed by Crawford County Commissioners

info2023-08-29T23:30:36-05:00August 29th, 2023|

A new initiative in Girard will bring more resources to those who are incarcerated and dealing with mental illnesses. "It's important that anybody who has a mental illness receives treatment, gets the services. Part of our goal is really reducing barriers and increasing access," said Heather Spaur, CCMHC Director. The "Stepping Up Initiative" was unanimously passed, Tuesday morning by Crawford County Commissioners. It's a nationwide movement designed to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. Source: KSNF/KODE

“Leadership Kansas” Visits Pittsburg

info2023-08-29T23:26:59-05:00August 29th, 2023|

You might call it "Pittsburg 101" -- Leadership Kansas got up close and personal as part of a statewide tour today (Friday). Forty leaders from throughout the state are embarking on a statewide tour to learn and discuss social, business, and political issues in different cities. They toured Pitt State, the Community Health Center, Kansas Technology Center as well as Millers Professional Imaging. Many among the group say they admire the way different sectors in Pittsburg are working together for the betterment of the city. Source: KSNF/KODE

Voters say yes to Bluestem special bond question

info2023-08-29T23:24:50-05:00August 29th, 2023|

Voters said yes to the Bluestem special bond question Tuesday. According to unofficial results, 395 voters, or 57% of voters, voted yes, and 298 voters, or 43% of voters, voted no. In Leon, the Bluestem school district has seen growth. The bond will add classrooms to the elementary school and high school, as well as expand programs. “A lot of it is just our location and with the population around us,” Bluestem Superintendent Joel Lovesee said. “Depending on cost of living in Wichita to Andover, people want to move farther out. A lot of the programs we offer, I would say one [...]

New transit route in Reno County gives access to shopping

info2023-08-29T23:23:30-05:00August 29th, 2023|

Residents in Reno County will soon have a way to get to grocery stores and other shopping. A news release from Reno County says the Reno County Area Transit announced a new Shopping Route that begins Tuesday, Sept. 5. The route is available to designated housing facilities, allowing transportation specifically for grocery and other shopping. The release says the bus used for this route is larger than other vehicles and has more room for bags. Those using the route will also have more time to get their purchases on and off the bus. Source: KSN-TV

New restrictions on large solar farms in Butler County

info2023-08-29T23:22:28-05:00August 29th, 2023|

The Butler County Commission voted Tuesday to restrict the size of a solar farm to no more than 2,500 acres. It also prohibits such development in the protected Flint Hills Eco-Region. The decision comes after a company submitted a proposal in April for a large solar farm facility that would've been almost 4,000 acres in size. Moving forward, any new solar farm must be three miles outside of any city limit as well. The main concern of residents was protecting the native grasslands in the Flint Hills Eco-Region. Source: KSN-TV

Voters say no to Valley Center school bond issue

info2023-08-29T23:20:58-05:00August 29th, 2023|

The preliminary results are in for the Valley Center school bond, and it appears the $73.9 million bond issue failed. The Sedgwick County Election Office posted the unofficial results shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The difference between the yes and no votes is 176 votes. The special election was by mail, and all the ballots had to be turned in by noon Tuesday. The election office reports that of the 11,235 people registered to vote in the school district, only 4,154 voted. Twelve votes are not included in the total. There will be a vote canvass on Sept. 7 for the [...]

Sen. Marshall visits Osawatomie as city pushes for national park designation

info2023-08-29T23:18:02-05:00August 29th, 2023|

The city of Osawatomie continues to gain more traction, both locally and in Washington D.C., on its goal of gaining a national park designation. In May, the Miami County Commission approved a resolution supporting the city’s request to establish the John Brown National Historic Park Site. The commissioners also agreed to give $22,000 to the city to assist in purchasing property for parking surrounding the John Brown Ghost Cabin at the Adair Homestead about two miles west of John Brown Memorial Park. Source: Local News | republic-online.com

Yoder Heritage Day packs in live music, homemade pie and a huge parade

info2023-08-29T09:17:03-05:00August 29th, 2023|

The sounds of children cheering, tractors puttering, and candy crunching under wheels in Yoder heralded the beginning of 2023 Yoder Heritage Day as the parade made its way through town Saturday. For many attendees, Yoder Heritage Day starts with the midmorning parade, although the festivities officially began at 6 a.m. with the all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. ... The annual parade is quite the draw, with up to 10,000 people expected to watch. A count hasn’t been publicized yet, but that’s a believable estimate since the street was packed several layers deep as far as the eye could see — kids [...]

Educators start with raises: All Shawnee County teachers will get at least $1,350 salary increases

info2023-08-29T09:14:51-05:00August 29th, 2023|

Shawnee County school districts are wrapping up their budgets, and that includes finalizing contract negotiations with their teachers' unions. Teachers in Shawnee County public schools are set to see raises of at least $1,000 this year, in addition to any other additional pay increases for continued education and years of experience. The Capital-Journal previously reported on Topeka USD 501's and Seaman USD 345's negotiated agreements, finalized or agreed to in principle earlier this month. Source: CJonline