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International association awards Kansas State Fair first place

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions gave the Kansas State Fair a top award for its Kansas Road Trip. The trip, “Ike’s Kansas Road Trip,” promoted corn and Kansas. Ike is the fair’s mascot. The association gave the fair first place in the sponsor exposure category, a partnership with Kansas Corn and the organization’s campaign, Fueled by Kansas. “While we had to cancel the 2020 Fair, it didn’t mean we couldn’t still celebrate our great state,” Amy Bickel, the fair’s marketing director, said in a release. “The idea of showcasing Kansas’ beauty and tourist attractions, plus the people who call Kansas home, allowed us to find a way to still provide sponsorship support to a longtime partner, Kansas Corn, and its ethanol promotion, Fueled by Kansas.”
Source: News – The Hutchinson News

Post-election pop: Municipal bond interest rates declining for first time in weeks

With the final result of the U.S. presidential election in doubt, municipal bonds traded significantly stronger on Wednesday following a U.S. Treasury rally of as much as 14 basis points. In secondary trading, yields on AAA munis dropped all across the curve, with some falling by as much as 10 basis points. While the White House race was still undecided, it appears the Senate will not switch and will stay Republican and the House will remain in Democratic control. “Trading in munis remains quite firm, but the pace has slowed somewhat as participants digest the day’s events and set up for the next trade,” said Peter Franks, Refinitiv MMD senior market analyst. He said Treasury yields had fallen by as much as 18 basis points on the long end overnight in reaction to election news, adding that muni yields headed demonstrably lower Wednesday after weeks of adopting a wait-and-see approach.
Source: The Bond Buyer

0.5% Recovery Sales Tax Initiative in Manhattan Passes

On November 3, Manhattan voters passed a ballot measure to adopt a 0.5% Economic Recovery and Relief sales tax. Riley County unofficial final results indicate 11,138 (YES) Manhattan residents for and 7,212 (NO) voted against the measure. “It was important to ask the tax question early in order to allow for more opportunity to help with pandemic recovery initiatives. This frees up previously pledged funds to be held in reserve to pay future financing obligations on substantial infrastructure and economic development related projects.” said City Manager Ron Fehr. “Seeking responses by our local citizens in a high voter turnout election was very important. We look forward to working with the community and our community partners moving forward.”
Source: Manhattan – News Flash

Hospital serving Kansas stressed as coronavirus cases rise

Several dozen hospitals serving Kansas patients reported Wednesday that they expect to deal with staffing shortages over the next week as the state continues to report an average of well over 1,000 new coronavirus cases a day. The Wichita area’s two major health systems said Wednesday that almost 150 coronavirus patients were hospitalized, their highest numbers since the pandemic began. The Ascension Via Christi system is trying to bring about 60 nurses from outside Kansas into the state to help with staffing, and it has converted space into two new units for COVID-19 patients. A surge in cases even prompted public health officials and the local Chamber of Commerce in Reno County in south-central Kansas to launch a 10-day campaign to be more diligent in following the county’s mask mandate and following other public health recommendations, such as observing social distancing and avoiding gatherings.
Source: KAKE – News

JoCo school districts keep eye out for families in need of help during the pandemic

It’s not something people always think about in Johnson County, but housing insecurity exists in the community. Often the people who shoulder the consequences are kids — and that’s where programs such as Impact Olathe and Project Home come into play. Programs like these are part of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, passed into federal law in 1987. According to the Family and Youth Services Bureau, the purpose of the act was to ensure “the right of students to go to school even when they are homeless or don’t have a permanent address.” That can include help with transportation, living situations and issues with official documents.
Source: Joco 913 News

With skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, Johnson County in ‘red’ per school opening guidance

Johnson County is once again reporting an exponential rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases, pushing it into the “red” zone, according to the health department’s school reopening criteria. Last week, the county reported 1,251 new coronavirus cases — a 75% increase from the preceding week, officials said. On Friday, health officials reported 287 new COVID-19 cases, which was the highest number of confirmed infections in a single day so far in the pandemic. The surge in new cases puts the county in the “red” zone according to its guidance on when and how to safely operate schools. In that zone, the health department advises that all students should learn remotely, although officials are not yet making that recommendation. And it is up to districts to decide whether to follow the county’s guidance.
Source: Joco 913 News

Wichita hospitals have ICU space to meet need for now, but call Covid trends ‘concerning.’

He says “the numbers that get reported are a specific snapshot of a moment in time. Those change day to day, they also change hour to hour.” Both hospitals have already implemented emergency protocols to expand the number of ICU beds they have, so as to be able to accommodate their patients. Because of that, Carla Yost from Ascension Via Christi, says the number to worry about right now is not ICU bed capacity. She says “there is a concern about the number of hospitalizations. No, about three weeks ago, we had 70. A week ago, we had 90 now we’re up to 111. Now, that’s not sustainable, long term.”
Source: KAKE – News

Project to fix one of Wichita area’s biggest traffic concerns moves forward

The project to help mitigate traffic concerns and wrecks at one of the worst bottlenecks in the Wichita area has taken another step forward after the Wichita City Council approved roughly $3.77 million in funding on Tuesday. The junction of I-135 and I-235 in north Wichita causes one of the worst traffic jams in the city during morning and evenings on workdays. The Sedgwick County Commission had previously approved its half of roughly $7.55 million. The Kansas Department of Transportation will pay 75% of the roughly $30.22 million project. The junction was built roughly 50 years ago.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

With COVID quarantines rising, Wamego High may be forced to shift instruction mode

Wamego High School may be forced to switch its mode of teaching and learning if it can’t slow the spread of COVID-19 in its building. In a letter to USD 320 families Monday, Superintendent Tim Winter said the district has reached a COVID-19 crossroad after the number of quarantined students at the high school grew from 13 to 62 from Friday to Monday. The increase in quarantines is a direct result of just three positive students cases within the high school. Winter says approximately two dozen students were reportedly feeling ill Monday. The current number of quarantined students (62) is 14 percent of the onsite enrollment at the high school. The high school is the only building experiencing high numbers.

Source: 1350 KMAN

Johnson County voters overwhelmingly repeal liquor law requiring food sales

With three-fourths of the vote, Johnson County residents have voted to repeal what many called an “outdated” liquor law. The Johnson County ballot question asked voters if they wanted to get rid of a law that requires establishments serving alcohol to have food make up 30% of their sales. According to unofficial Johnson County election results, 253,808 voters, or 75.52%, voted “yes” on the ballot question, compared to the 72,581 who voted “no.” Local businesses like bars and breweries have said complying with the law has been a challenge.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF

City approves $267M state loan agreement to help finance new water treatment facility

The city put into motion Tuesday a $267-million loan agreement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to fund nearly half the cost of the new water treatment facility planned for northwest Wichita. The loan, through the State of Kansas Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, is expected to finance 48% of the plant’s construction costs, while a federal loan from the Environmental Protection Agency will cover 49%. Revenue bonds and earnings from a 5% water and sewer rate increase approved in December will cover the remaining 3%. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the loan agreement, which technically won’t close until after Nov. 20.
Source: Wichita Business Journal

Rural towns seeing a decline in population, local community seeks to keep their ‘own at home’ through offering future career opportunities

The USDA found that rural communities have seen declining populations over the past decade. In southwest Kansas, every county has seen a decrease in population. Some counties have seen up to a 20% population loss.  However, one group is looking to change those statistics by offering a future for the younger generations of their communities. “We love southwest Kansas and we know people will if they are exposed to it,” said Joe Coles, Independent Education Consultant. It’s an initiative that started out focused on Gray County students alone. First referred to as the Gray County Consortium, it has now expanded its reach beyond the Gray County schools of Cimarron, Ingalls, and South Gray and has set its sights on southwest Kansas as a whole.
Source: KSN-TV

Landfill increase vote delayed after community concerns

County commissioners delayed a vote to increase the Rolling Meadows landfill after homeowners in the area voice their concern about increasing the height. “I’m not sure I feel comfortable making a decision on this today,” Commissioner Aaron Mays said at the meeting… The proposal would add 25 total feet split between two “towers” of garbage, or an average of 12.5 feet per tower. A waterway would be added between the two piles to comply with FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Source: Local News | Topeka Capital-Journal

Augusta downtown park plan revealed

The Augusta City Council will be asked to make a decision more than a decade-and-a-half in the making on Nov. 2 — a new master plan that will make changes to the city’s downtown business district. Specifically, plans for new park space that will coincide with a new pedestrian trail that follows old railroad rights of way. “I think it will be an amazing addition to the downtown. It has been a long time coming,” said Josh Shaw, city manager for Augusta.
Source: Pittsburg Morning Sun

Survey: 25% of Kansans say they’ve faced economic hardships during COVID-19 pandemic

One-fourth of Kansas households have experienced serious problems during the COVID-19 pandemic covering essential costs like food, utility and medical bills and dealing with obligations of loans and credit card debt. That was among findings of a sweeping statewide survey by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University conducted annually to check the pulse of Kansans on economic, political and social issues. Amid the coronavirus crisis factoring in the death of more than 1,000 Kansans, the survey was adjusted to include examination of the financial stability of individual households and to drill down on public attitudes about vaccines, masks and political leadership.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Sedgwick County resumes asymptomatic COVID testing

Sedgwick County residents can once again get tested for COVID-19 regardless of symptoms. Asymptomatic testing resumed through the local health department on Monday. Residents can get a free COVID-19 test by calling the United Way of the Plains at 211. The drive-through Sedgwick County Health Department sampling site is open from: 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
Source: KAKE – News

Reno County launches COVID Cut-Off Challenge to slow the spread of the virus

The Reno County Health Department is asking all Reno County residents to take part of the COVID Cut-Off 10-Day Challenge from Nov. 4 through Nov. 13 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The county health department has teamed up with the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson Clinic and the City of Hutchinson. “We need your help to curb the spread of COVID-19, prevent our hospital from being overwhelmed, and protect our neighbors from critical illness!” the county said in a statement.

Source: KAKE – News

Kansas tax revenue $62 million above estimate in October to sustain positive trend

Kansas’ individual income, retail sales as well as liquor and cigarette tax collections surged in October to deliver $62 million more than projected to the state treasury and offer a slice of budgetary optimism despite lingering concern of a revenue shortfall this fiscal year. The haul last month left the state with $178 million or 6.6% more in revenue than expected through the initial four months of the fiscal year. In April, Kansas’ official revenue forecasters said the state should prepare for a shortfall of $650 million by the end of June 2021 absent reductions in spending or increases in revenue. The state is constitutionally prohibited from running an annual budget deficit, but each month of positive tax revenue news shrinks the hurdle for the 2021 Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly.
Source: Kansas Reflector

Shawnee Co. landfill wants to increase waste level, upsetting people in area

Controversy hit Shawnee County during Monday’s commission meeting, leaving people upset about a potential increase in the height of a landfill in the northern part of the county. The Rolling Meadows Landfill, owned by Waste Management, currently houses a hill of waste that has a maximum height set at 1,164 feet. Now, they want to split the hill into two and increase the height to 1,190 feet. “This is simply a plan that is meant to preserve space,” said Michael Hey, area manager of disposal for Waste Management. “The space is precious to us, it should be precious to the county.”
Source: KSNT News

Kansas has 99 of 105 counties in the red zone for new COVID cases. Only 1 is green.

The worsening spread of the coronavirus now has 99 out of 105 Kansas counties in the red zone for the rate of new COVID-19 cases. Kansas Department of Health and Environment data released Monday shows more of the state is in the red zone for that indicator than at any other point during the coronavirus pandemic. The rate of new COVID-19 cases compared to population and the positive test rate are two key indicators measured by the KDHE that are used in the state’s school reopening guide.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Seeking funding: Humane society seeking expanded support from local governments

This year two members of the operational board are stepping down, in preparation for that, the organization hired an executive director. That kind of blew a hole in the budget. “We are showing a 49,000 loss with the hiring of the director,” said Becka Locke, who handles the accounting for the organization. She, and financial advisors, believe the center needs to come with about $42,000 in funding — and they have a plan. That plan is designed to do two things — increase funding from local governments, and to fix a issue the society sees in one of those funding streams.
Source: McPherson Sentinel

Lawrence City Commission to consider allowing temporary homeless shelters to operate in schools and other locations

City leaders will soon consider a code amendment that would allow schools, event centers and recreation centers to house temporary homeless shelters. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a text amendment that would expand the potential locations of temporary shelters, which are meant to give those sleeping outdoors day and/or overnight shelter during the winter months. Currently, only churches and other religious organizations can operate such shelters.
Source: LJWorld.com.

USDA Invests $17.28 million in Community Infrastructure in six Kansas Communities

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $17.28 million toward community infrastructure for six rural communities. …
Winfield- The Southwestern College Two loans totally $11.66 million will be used to build a new dormitory and make technology upgrades throughout the Southwestern College campus. A Guarantee loan from a local bank will provide an additional $5.5 million to assist the College with refinance of existing debt and make improvements to facilities across campus. This partnership, which will benefit 12,301 people, is made possible with a $500,000 contribution from the applicant.
City of Neodesha A $50,000 grant will assist in purchasing new equipment for the Neodesha Fire Department. Project funds will help to purchase a new battery-powered “Jaws of life;” three new pneumatic lifting air bags; Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with spare air cylinders; two new thermal imagers; and a patient ventilator. This partnership, which will benefit 2,486 people, is made possible with a $86,050 contribution from the applicant.
City of Independence A $49,200 grant will assist in purchasing emergency equipment for first responders. Project funds will purchase new cardiac monitors; new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment; and a new law enforcement vehicle. This partnership, which will benefit 9,483 people, is made possible with a $91,500 contribution from the applicant.
City of Burr Oak A $16,000 grant will assist in purchasing and installing new street signs throughout the city. Street signs are critical for 911 calls and will assist the residents and visitor with accurate directions and addresses for daily activities. This partnership, which will benefit 174 people, is made possible with a $2,923 contribution from the applicant, $13,500 from Dane Hanson and $1,200 from community donations.
City of McCune A $6,200 grant will assist in purchasing furniture for the new McCune City Hall. Project funds will help to purchase a desk; a large safe to store community records; a new heating/air conditioning unit; a through the wall drop box; a storage cabinet; bookshelves; and tables and chairs. This partnership, which will benefit 405 people, is made possible with a $5,142 contribution from the applicant.
City of Ellinwood A $3,900 grant will assist in purchasing new computer equipment for city workers to increase computer security from cyber-attacks. This partnership, which will benefit 2,131 people, is made possible with a $7,400 contribution from the applicant.
These investments were made through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program and can be used to build or upgrade schools, libraries, clinics and public safety facilities.

Western Kansas riddled with COVID-19 hot spots

For the first time during the pandemic, Drew Miller was unable to send a severely ill COVID patient to the intensive care unit. Miller and other staff at the Kearny County Hospital, in southwestern Kansas, had done what they could last weekend, putting the patient on a maximum oxygen flow. But the closest ICU in the area was one county over — St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City — and it was full. The nearest open ICU bed was in Kansas City, seven hours away.
Source: Leavenworth Times

Dangerous dog breeds prohibited in Girard

Girard City Council members amended an ordinance last week to strictly prohibit citizens of Girard from having a pit bull, Doberman or rottweiler within the city limits. The previous version of the ordinance had a loophole that still allowed dog owners to have those breeds. The ordinance is part of the city’s laws against vicious animals and also applies to any dog that is a mix between these "aggressive" breeds and other breeds.
Source: State News – Morning Sun

Ark City announces new surveying program

The City of Arkansas City announced the debut of its new FlashVote citizen surveying system. Among other uses, these quick surveys will be used to develop its new Comprehensive Plan. The City and FlashVote are working together to make regular civic participation more accessible and simple for the Ark City community.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Winfield library works to reopen

The Winfield Public Library is working toward reopening its building to the public, although staff believe the current model of curbside and virtual services is the safest option for the time being, according to a presentation from WPL director Joan Cales to the Winfield City Commission on Thursday. According to a copy of Cales’ presentation, although the building remains closed the library is providing community services 43 hours a week. Services include e-library, curbside service, wireless internet access, craft kids, copy and fax services, virtual programs and more. 
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Shawnee Mission to vote on $264M bond plan, raising taxes, lowering teacher workload

The Shawnee Mission school district will ask residents to approve a $264 million bond issue and property tax increase to rebuild schools, fund renovation projects and hire additional teachers to address workload concerns. The school board this week agreed to put the bond referendum to a public vote Jan. 26. The proposal would raise the district’s property tax rate, an annual increase of $8 per every $100,000 of assessed home value for the average homeowner. If approved, the bonds would pay to rebuild five elementary schools, renovate middle and high schools, plus fund other updates and repairs. Superintendent Mike Fulton said it would also make it possible to reduce the workloads of middle and high school teachers.
Source: Joco 913 News

Largest utility in Kansas wants to charge everyone to collect more from solar users

The State’s largest utility wants to charge customers with solar panels about $25 a month, even if their homes pull almost no electricity off the grid. If courts and regulators reject that idea, power-provider Evergy’s backup proposal would charge all customers — not just those harvesting power on their roofs — a minimum of $35 a month just for plugging into its system. For most customers, that charge wouldn’t matter, because it would count against their energy consumption. But some poorer households don’t use that much electricity, so they’d be paying more. Evergy, the largest electric utility in Kansas, needed to make a plan because the Kansas Supreme Court shot down a previous solar rate. Meantime, the utility insists it needs to recover the cost of having electricity on demand for solar-equipped homes that don’t buy many kilowatts.
Source: KAKE – News

Rental crisis still looms

A recently announced state program to help with overdue rent impacts from novel coronavirus could be a big boost to many struggling local families. With the continued rise in infections, however, and the likelihood it will affect some jobs for months, officials in helping agencies are concerned the assistance may not be enough to keep the community, already experiencing growing homelessness, from suffering a serious housing crisis. Complicating the situation, at least one property manager said, is an influx of new residents seeking to escape larger cities because of the virus, putting greater pressure on landlords and an already tight housing market.
Source: Local – The Hutchinson News

In race for Sedgwick County Treasurer, one candidate campaigns for no more elections

One of the candidates for Sedgwick County Treasurer in Tuesday’s election wants to be the last person ever elected to the office. “I hope to be the last who has to run for this seat,” said Democrat Charity Kennedy, who is campaigning in part on eliminating the role of county treasurer as an elected position and transitioning it to a nonpolitical staff role. “Imagine a county treasurer who is devoted totally to serving the public instead of worrying about her next election. Right now, after reviewing certain financials of the treasurer’s office, I’m seeing opportunities for more efficient use of taxpayer funds. It’s time we demand a culture of taxpayer trust in Sedgwick County government.”
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

JoCo will study its sewage in hopes of getting ahead of next COVID-19 surge

Health experts in Johnson County will soon be studying bowls of swirling water to help them predict a possible next coronavirus surge. But it won’t be tea leaves they’re reading. Instead, it will be sewer samples. The county has joined a statewide study of community sewage systems in Kansas that experts hope could give them up to a one-week jump on the next wave of the disease. Samples from six wastewater treatment plants in the county are being collected so scientists can look for RNA from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, which has caused more than 14,000 infections, 560 hospitalizations and 201 deaths to date in Johnson County. The county is joining a study that started in May on a smaller scale and has now grown to 97 of Kansas’ 105 counties.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

With suicide up 70% in Wichita so far this year, police want people to talk to each other

Wichita police want people to talk with each other as the suicide rate climbs amid the coronavirus pandemic. Total suicides are up more than 70% and suicide attempts by firearm are up 150% year-to-date as of Friday, Officer Paul Cruz said. “We just noticed that the numbers are higher,” Cruz said. “Regardless of what the circumstances are … it’s just an alarming rate. We’re trying to sound the alarm for our community to bring awareness. The best thing we can do as a department and the No. 1 thing we can do is talk about this and bring awareness.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Pittsburg names new Fire Chief

A new Fire Chief is appointed for a Southeast Kansas community. After serving as the Interim Fire Chief, Dennis Reilly has been announced as the new Pittsburg Fire Chief. Reilly has served in stations all over the U.S. and says this is one of the smoothest transitions he’s experienced thanks to the cohesiveness of the team. Dennis Reilly, Pittsburg Fire Chief, said, “I inherited a very well run, very well equipped, very well staffed fire department. I think that we have an excellent group of professionals in here in the fire department and I’ve been very impressed with the city overall. The leadership in the city, the commitment to excellence and community.” Reilly has served in New Jersey, California, North Carolina, and Missouri. He even served on a search and rescue team following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Source: KSNF/KODE

AGCO plant shut down following COVID-19 cluster

The Harvey County Health Department has confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Plant 1 of the AGCO facility in Hesston. According to a news release, 23 employees tested positive. Those individuals remain in isolation. The Newton Medical Center is working with AGCO to test the remainder of Plant 1 employees using rapid-result antigen tests during a drive-through testing event Friday. If test results are negative, the employee can return to work as soon as Monday. When employees return to Plant 1, they will continue to wear masks and will follow strict guidelines to prevent another outbreak. Workers will be tested every seven days until the outbreak is no longer considered active.
Source: KAKE – News

Kansas deputy killed in accident involving school bus

An eastern Kansas deputy is dead following an accident involving a school bus. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the accident happened Friday afternoon in Leavenworth County near the town of Tonganoxie. Deputy Corporal Daniel R. Abramovitz was driving an unmarked sheriff’s vehicle when it collided with a school bus. The bus driver was hospitalized with injuries characterized as not life-threatening. A child on the bus had minor injuries that did not require hospitalization.
Source: Wichita Breaking News, Sports & Crime |

Treasury yields dip as coronavirus cases surge and election uncertainty continues

U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Friday after coronavirus cases globally reached a single-day record, along with uncertainty ahead of next week’s U.S. presidential election. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 0.822% at 5:14 a.m. ET, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond dipped to 1.597%. … It comes after the number of confirmed coronavirus cases recorded daily hit a record 500,000 on Thursday. Traders were also mindful of the U.S. election next week.
Source: CNBC – Bonds

Weight limits placed on more county bridges

There are 370 bridges in Barton County, some of which are a century old. A lot has changed in 100 years, and some of the older structures can’t handle today’s heavier vehicles. As a result, County Engineer Barry McManaman told the County Commission Monday morning that traffic has to be restricted on an increasing number of them. So, commissioners approved establishing weight limits on a new batch of bridges maintained by the county, action that rescinded a resolution adopted in March 2019.Source: Great Bend Tribune

‘Tsunami of mail ballots’: Nearly half of registered Johnson Countians already voted

With five days to go before the Nov. 3 election, nearly half of all registered voters in Johnson County already cast their ballots. As of Thursday morning, 215,362 Johnson Countians had voted, the election office reported. That’s nearly 48% of all registered voters. A record number of residents registered to vote this fall, totaling 451,963, said Election Commissioner Connie Schmidt. The majority of ballots cast so far — 122,027 — have been returned by mail or in eight drop-off boxes placed throughout the county. As of Wednesday night, 93,335 residents had voted in person at 10 advance voting locations. Nine of those early voting sites are open until 3 p.m. Saturday, while voters can still cast ballots early at the Johnson County Election Office until noon Monday.
Source: Joco 913 News

Wichita school board to reconsider COVID reopening; PreK-12 may move full remote

The Leavenworth County government will pay only half of the cost of installing a traffic signal at 20th Street and Eisenhower Road. County commissioners made that decision when they met Wednesday. The decision came as commissioners approved a construction bid for improvements to a section of the Eisenhower Road project. The traffic light had been requested as part of the project. The decision to pay for only half of the cost of the traffic signal places the burden of paying the remaining cost on either the city of Leavenworth and Lansing or both cities.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

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