Supersonic test flights are coming to Kansas with a deal signed between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). The test flights will be on the new Kansas Supersonic Transporation Corridor (SSTC), an 886-mile invisible racetrack. The planes will fly at or above 39,000 feet, which is 7.3 miles above ground, in federal airspace. The SSTC is for non-military aircraft that fly faster than the speed of sound. … The deal is a collaborative effort involving U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, the FAA, NASA, the Air Route Traffic Control Center and the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University. Moran says industry forecasts show a market for up to 300 supersonic aircraft over a 10-year period. It is unclear how soon testing could begin.
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The Dodge City Police Department completed an investigation into the alleged threats over a mask mandate received by former Mayor Joyce Warshaw. The investigation determined that the emails were sent by an out of state resident in response to an article he had read in an expression of displeasure because the city did not adopt a mask protocol sooner. The investigation of findings, which was reviewed by two prosecutors, showed that the messages received by Warshaw did not meet the elements required by Kansas Criminal Statutes regarding threats.
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The state is preparing for the future as the way people are choosing to travel is changing. Walking, biking, skating, or riding a scooter are some of the forms of travel that more people are choosing to use to get where they need to go. “Couple reasons, one for sport and one for exercise,” said Topekan Jim Edwards about why he likes to ride his bike….The Kansas Department of Transportation wants to hear from him, and others with an interest in more than just driving. … KDOT is asking people to fill out a survey that asks questions about safety and accessibility.
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