Halstead City Hall has a new face to greet the public in the form of a betta fish. Deputy Clerk Bre Connell started introducing the fish to the office several months ago after loving the ones she had at home. Connell first brought “Swim Shady” from her home to the office.
Source: Harvey County Now
New Century AirCenter contributes an annual economic impact of $1.1 billion to the local and regional economy, according to a study conducted by the County Economic Research Institute. Through strategic investments and professional management, the Johnson County Airport Commission has transformed the airport into a bustling hub of economic activity.
Source: Johnson County Kansas
The City of Garden City is pleased to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website, a significant enhancement aimed at improving accessibility, user experience, and transparency for anyone residing, visiting, or investing in our community.
Source: Garden City, KS
The Wichita Police Department has created a task force to crack down on property crimes across the community, and the group is already reporting success. The task force will work with local businesses to target retail thefts, car break-ins and other crimes, with a zero tolerance policy. Police Chief Joe Sullivan says “The message is clear. Wichita is a place where property crimes will be met with decisive action,” and the task force will be working to keep streets safe and businesses protected. Chief Sullivan said in its first few weeks, the team has already conducted 80 investigations leading to 43 arrests and the recovery of 32 stolen vehicles and retail property valued at approximately $635,000.
Source: 101.3 KFDI
According to the Times-Sentinel News, continued growth in west Wichita and Goddard – where the population is expected to nearly double in a few years – led Goddard Public Schools to recently form a bond steering committee to help prepare and address the school district’s facility needs.
Source: Derby Informer | Area
On Oct. 19, over 75 family members, friends and colleagues gathered at “The Bates Farm” one mile north of Nicodemus, to celebrate her remarkable 38-year legacy as the founding President and Executive Director of the Nicodemus Historical Society (founded in 1986). Angela’s tireless efforts have ensured the preservation of Nicodemus, Kansas – an essential icon of the African American experience in post-Reconstruction on the Great Plains of western Kansas. She’s also protected and secured the legacy of Nicodemus safeguarding it for future generations. Under her leadership, she spearheaded efforts to secure Nicodemus as a National Historic Site, securing federal funding for historic preservation of its five historic buildings. The National Park Service Visitor Center, has hosted thousands of visitors since its designation in 1996. The public has an opportunity to learn about the resilience of these Black homesteaders who sought to experience freedom in the West.
Source: Great Bend Tribune
The GOP had a strong night in Harvey County, with all candidates winning. Harvey County voters also chose to remove a requirement that establishments with a liquor license derive 30 percent of net sales from food. Sixty-seven percent of voters favored removing the regulation.
Source: Harvey County Now
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will consider approving $13 million in tax incentives to develop the metro area’s first Buc-ee’s travel center. On Monday, the UG Economic Development and Finance Committee recommended approval of a development agreement with Buc-ee’s to build the travel center at 601 Village West Parkway, just south of the Kansas Speedway. The UG will review the development agreement on Thursday. Buc-ee’s plans to build a 74,000-square-foot travel center with 120 gas fuel pumps and 12 electric-vehicle charging stations on about 25 acres.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
Next week, the Shawnee City Council will consider a significant rate hike for trash hauler permits in the city. City leaders in a committee meeting on Oct. 28 directed city staff to look into revising the Shawnee’s policy to increase annual permits for trash haulers from $25 to $1,000. “After comparing (our rates) to other cities, plus considering the cost to fund our Tidy Town program, it was apparent an increase was needed,” Colin Duffy, deputy city manager, said in an email to the Johnson County Post. The rate hike was part of the committee’s discussion of proposed changes to various city policy statements. It is included in the PS-56 Comprehensive User Fee Schedule.
Source: Johnson County Post
Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools won the ability to sell $180 million in bonds Tuesday that officials plan to use for rebuilding its aging stock of school buildings. Voters approved a ballot initiative to issue the debt at a rate of about two to one, or 68%. The result comes six months after a more expansive, $420 million plan was rejected at the ballot box during a single-issue special election in May. A major difference between the two plans: the $180 million alternative was crafted in a way that will not increase property taxes, according to district officials. The bonds will finance rebuilds of Central and Argentine middle schools, two of the oldest in the state. Also included on the project list are a new building to combine Silver City and Noble Prentis elementary schools, and an addition for the Sumner Academy of Arts and Science that would eliminate the need for mobile trailer classrooms.
Source: KC Star Local News
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