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It’s a sign of the season – campaign signs all over the place. Political signs are prohibited on state highway right-of-ways, Department of Transportation (KDOT), officials said earlier this week in a press release. By law, all right-of-way on state highways is to be used exclusively for public highway purposes, officials said. Only regulatory, guide signs and warning signs are allowed on the state highway system. KDOT has jurisdiction over all interstate, Kansas and U.S. routes on the state’s 9,500-mile system.
(Read more: News – The Topeka Capital-Journal)
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Enel Green Power has begun construction work on a new 199 MW addition to the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County, Kansas. The $281.4 million expansion will consist of 74 wind turbines, will be responsible for over 250 temporary jobs and add 5-10 permanent operations and maintenance positions. “Wind energy production has been an absolute win for our state, in terms of its benefits for the environment, Kansas business and residential consumers,” Governor Kelly said. “The Enel Green Power expansion is even more proof of Kansas’ appeal as one of the nation’s top wind energy producers. During this economic challenge, it’s important to recognize the value in the wind energy sector, which employs thousands of Kansans and contributes significant capital investment in our state each year.”
(Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce)
Despite the recent local coronavirus outbreak, plans are moving forward for Pittsburg’s “620 Day” celebration this Saturday. Pittsburg began celebrating 620 Day — named for the city’s area code and held on June 20 — last year. Citizens are encouraged to shop local this Saturday as several downtown retailers and restaurants will be offering special discounts. The health and safety of participants is the priority of the Downtown Advisory Board, which is organizing the celebration, the city noted in a press release. This year’s event has been modified to align with public health guidelines. Businesses are prepared to monitor social distancing and capacity requirements, as well as clean surfaces frequently throughout the day.
(Read more: Community – Morning Sun)
Winfield city commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance allowing packaged liquor sales on Sundays and some holidays during their Monday meeting. The new ordinance allows packaged liquor sales between noon and 8 p.m. on Sundays, and on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Sales will still be barred on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sales will also not be allowed on Easter Sunday. The ordinance goes into effect 60 days following its publication in the newspaper or on Aug. 20, 2020, whichever is later. It repeals the current Section 6-194 of the municipal code, which bars Sunday and holiday liquor sales, and replaces it with a new section containing the revised laws.
(Read more: Cowley CourierTraveler)
The Cowley County Fair Association has canceled this year’s Cowley County Fair due to the coronavirus pandemic, with COVID-19 cases rising sharply in Cowley County in recent weeks. The announcement, made around 10:30 p.m., on social media, said the decision was made after consulting representatives from the City-Cowley County Health Department and the City of Winfield. “We know that everyone is ready to get out of the house and start attending events after being restricted due to COVID-19,” the statement read. “The Cowley County Fair Association understands the continued risk that can occur with large gatherings. Therefore, for the safety of the community, friends and family, the Cowley County Fair will not be held this year. We will begin plans for the 2021 fair.”
(Read more: Cowley CourierTraveler)
When they met this week, Leavenworth city commissioners were celebrating news of a new federal prison facility that will be constructed in the community. City officials have long been advocating for a new federal prison in Leavenworth. But the Federal Bureau of Prisons is moving forward with the project now that Congress has allocated $356 million for the facility’s construction. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran discussed the project with Leavenworth Mayor Mike Griswold and City Manager Paul Kramer as well as BOP officials Monday during a conference call.
(Read more: Leavenworth Times)
Pratt City commissioners unanimously approved requests from Pratt and Skyline schools to hold at their postponed proms at Merchants Park, during a regular meeting Monday, June 16, at Pratt City Hall. Both Pratt and Skyline High School Prom Nights have exchanged tradition prom activities (which were canceled due to the coronavirus this year) for open-air affairs, and school officials presented their requests to the commission. Prom night for Pratt High School is set for Saturday, June 20, and Skyline High Prom is set for Saturday, June 27. “At least, they’ll have a prom event for pictures,” said City Manager Bruce Pinkall, supporting the requests for both schools.
(Read more: News – PrattTribune – Pratt, KS)
Ellis County will get an estimated windfall of $5.5 million from federal CARES Act COVID-19 relief money. Interim county administrator Darin Myers broke the news to the Ellis County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday evening. “I’m going to save the best news for last,” Myers said, taking his turn to give his weekly report as the nearly three-hour meeting neared its close. “I still find it kind of hard to believe, but they’re looking at a per-person amount,” Myers said. “I really hate to say the amount because, like I say, it’s just too hard to believe, $194 a person, which would mean roughly Ellis County would get about a $5.5 million payment.”
(Read more: News – The Hays Daily News)
City leaders have voted to approve code changes that would allow downtown businesses to expand their operations into what are currently angled parking spots, but exactly what that downtown layout will look like and how much parking will be retained is not yet decided. Late Tuesday, during a meeting that stretched into early Wednesday morning, the Lawrence City Commission voted 3-2, with commissioners Lisa Larsen and Stuart Boley opposed, to approve a resolution that allows businesses to use the city right-of-way that is currently angled parking spots along Massachusetts Street. The resolution is needed for the city to put in place a new, temporary layout for downtown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that is meant to provide more room for pedestrians to practice social distancing and for businesses to serve customers outdoors.
Read more: LJWorld.com.
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