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Backers have high hopes for planned disc golf course at Lenexa’s Black Hoof Park

info2022-09-08T07:08:36-05:00September 8th, 2022|

Pickleball, move over. There’s a new contender for fastest growing sport that may soon dominate local park and recreation programs in Johnson County. Disc golf baskets have been popping up everywhere: Johnson County Park and Recreation District has three, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa has one and more can be found in Olathe and Prairie Village. Now Lenexa is building another disc golf course at the city’s Black Hoof Park that backers say could become a premier venue for tournaments and super fans. Source: Prairie Village Post

City of Lawrence preps camp for people experiencing homelessness

info2022-09-08T07:10:39-05:00September 8th, 2022|

The city’s Homeless Initiatives Division is funneling an estimated 150 to 200 people who are dispersed across town camping at public parks, wooded areas and the library, to the parcel of land behind Johnny’s Tavern to live in a city-run temporary shelter. “I would prefer to call it a support campsite,” said Jenn Wolsey, homeless programs coordinator. “It’s intended for us to have a space for individuals to go to that has amenities, portable restrooms, showers, and then we will also be there as well. It’s also a place that providers can go to, like one place to meet folks where [...]

Economist gives pessimistic 2023 outlook at Wichita forum

info2022-09-08T07:11:07-05:00September 8th, 2022|

The chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors trade association struck a largely downbeat tone when it came to the U.S. economic outlook during a Wednesday presentation. "By and large this economy has been growing. But in 2023, my prediction will be very different: We're headed for a recession next year," said Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Baltimore-based Sage Policy Group, in a keynote address during Adams Brown's inaugural construction forum at The Hudson. As for the depth of the forecasted downturn, Basu, who also serves as chief economic advisor to the Construction Financial Management Association, stressed it should be [...]

Derby Fire and Rescue to celebrate 70 years

info2022-09-09T07:13:13-05:00September 8th, 2022|

A major milestone is quickly approaching for Derby Fire and Rescue, with the department getting set to celebrate “Seven Decades of Service” for its 70th anniversary in October. Going from fully volunteer to a paid department – and continuing to evolve – Derby Fire and Rescue has provided 70 years of continuous service in the community. In conjunction with that, the city, fire department and Derby Historical Museum are planning a special anniversary event to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15. It will be hosted jointly at the museum and Hubbard Arts Center. Source: Derby Informer | [...]

Bentley police chief attends conference in Washington, D.C.

info2022-09-09T07:13:52-05:00September 8th, 2022|

Bentley Police Chief James “Tim” Bryan had a voice at the table representing small, rural police departments during the Leadership Institute to Combat Human Trafficking last week in Washington, D.C. The two-day conference was organized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Bryan is a lifetime member of the IACP and he once worked for the organization for four years when he lived in Washington, D.C. So I’ve been affiliated with them and they needed a small and rural representative at the table,” he said. He and the police chief from Alliance, Neb., (population 8,100) represented small cities alongside law [...]

School locked down after report of mountain lion

info2022-09-09T07:14:46-05:00September 8th, 2022|

Peabody-Burns elementary school was locked down about an hour Aug. 31 after Peabody resident Korie Hatton reported seeing a mountain lion near the school. “Please put your outside pets in and watch kids being outside,” Hatton posted on social media. “We just saw a mountain lion in our alley at our house at 310 E. 3rd St. I called the police department and the school, since they are across the street to let them know. The school was going to lock down any kids from going outside.” According to monitored police transmissions, Peabody Chief Bruce Burke and sheriff’s deputy Travis Wilson [...]

Gavel Bashing Has Its Moment. ‘You Love That Thing, Don’t You?’

info2022-09-07T08:12:18-05:00September 7th, 2022|

The wooden gavel may be best known as a symbol of the legal profession and a prop for reality show judges. But in these unruly times, the gavel has become an emblem of civic disorder. Footage from local government meetings shows vexed city, county and school board officials bashing their gavels, sometimes so hard they splinter, to enforce silence, parliamentary procedure and civil debate. Officials wielding the gavel call it a primitive but useful tool to gain control of the room when Robert’s Rules fly out the window. Those on the receiving end bristle at all the banging. Source: Wall Street [...]

Counties shift to new system: Court cases, documents to be searchable online

info2022-09-07T07:49:03-05:00September 7th, 2022|

District courts in 34 counties, including Reno County, will transition to the new Kansas eCourt centralized case management system starting next week. After the transition, the public will be able to look up court cases online, including getting access to view some documents, without fees or having to visit county courthouses. The system will allow visitors to search records of any court statewide that is on the system, which, after next week’s transition, will include about 95% of the courts in the state, officials said. Source: Hutch News

Meet Lawrence’s new fire chief: He’s passionate about his profession, dogs, basketball and a new chapter in Kansas

info2022-09-07T07:48:23-05:00September 7th, 2022|

Lawrence’s new fire chief has come a long way — from a region full of mountains to a Midwestern city known for one “mount” — and he’s excited for his next chapter. Rich Llewellyn was sworn in as Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical’s chief on Aug. 26, though he arrived two weeks prior after two 15-hour days of driving in a pickup truck with his wife and six dogs from Washington State. He is the permanent replacement for Chief Shaun Coffey, who retired in November. “It was quite the adventure getting out here,” Llewellyn said. “We got to town on a Tuesday. [...]

Lawrence city leaders hear multiple perspectives about plan for city-run campsite for those experiencing homelessness

info2022-09-07T07:47:44-05:00September 7th, 2022|

Lawrence city leaders heard various perspectives about a plan to create a temporary city-run campsite for those experiencing homelessness and to relocate people to that area. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission received an update on the city’s strategic plan goal of “strong, welcoming neighborhoods,” which included updates on various efforts to address homelessness. Among them was the city’s plan to create a temporary campsite on a city-owned parcel of land in North Lawrence, located between the Johnny’s Tavern back parking lot and the levee trail, as well as future plans for a longer-term campsite. Source: LJWorld