Local task force has been fighting underage drinking and substance abuse

While many in Marion County are unaware of the existence of the Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (SAPC), the group has been hard at work. SAPC serves to support the prevention of underage drinking and substance misuse in Marion County. SAPC’s mission was first birthed in 2010 under the Families And Communities Together (FACT) organization and has since developed into a task force comprised of countywide members from 12 sectors, all working together to produce positive change in the Marion County community. SAPC diligently works within the five school districts of rural Marion County, partnering with the various law enforcement agencies, Prairie View Mental Health Center, Marion County Health Department, K-State Research and Extension and other local, county and state entities. “I think it’s important for the public to know that we do have drug issues whether it be alcohol or substance misuse within the county for the underage population. In the past, a lot of us just buried our heads and thought it doesn’t happen here. But it does,” said SAPC Director Terry Bebermeyer. “I think people are starting to come to realize that. SAPC’s whole purpose is to help people realize that and to do what we can as far as avoiding the problems and preventing abuse or even addiction.”
Source: Hillsboro Free Press

info2024-06-17T13:22:17-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

How the Fed Can Cut Rates This Summer Without Cutting Rates

The Federal Reserve has more than one way to work its will on the economy. It could soon start using its more subtle tools to start nudging rates down. That still would have a real impact on businesses and households. The central bank most directly controls short-term rates by setting a target range for the federal-funds rate, the rate at which banks lend money to one another overnight. On Wednesday it left this target unchanged while saying that Fed policymakers on average expect to cut this rate range just once this year, down from an expectation of three times in March. But there are a plethora of other rates that economic players charge each other across the economy, all of which can be indirectly influenced by expectations for what the Fed is likely to do, both in the near term and further out. The Fed can, and frequently does, sway these rates by communicating its future intentions, even without taking action on the fed-funds rate.
Source: WSJ.com: Markets

info2024-06-17T13:21:07-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

Humboldt brewery on tap

On April 10, 2015, brothers Tony and Josh Works set a goal. A year from that date, they wanted to sit on the patio at the future Union Works Brewing Co. and enjoy a pint of craft beer. It took nearly a decade to turn that dream into a reality, but last Saturday, they sat on the patio and raised their glasses to celebrate the opening of the brewing company’s tap room. Over the past few years, the brewery quietly continued in the background as A Bolder Humboldt, a local economic development group, finished other projects. Residents and visitors learned to be patient as the building at 919 N. 8th St. morphed from an old bread factory into a signature showpiece. Patience will still be required as the young new business continues to mature. Kitchen staff are training for a limited menu. Eventually, a full menu will cater to all sorts of tastes, both upscale and casual. “We knew Humboldt could use a destination restaurant and thought a brewery would be a nice thing to pair with that,” Tony Works said on behalf of A Bolder Humboldt. The tap room offers 10 craft beers.
Source: The Iola Register

info2024-06-17T13:19:47-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

Groundbreaking for 500 million dollar development in Park City

Friday was a day three and a half years in the making. It was the official groundbreaking for Champtown, a $500 million development in Park City, and parts of it could open as soon as next year. Champtown hopes to become Kansas’s newest major tourist destination and spur economic development in the area by providing state of the art amenities and entertainment venues. It’s something that could be exciting for the whole family. “There is not anything like this in Park City right now. Park City is a community that is really growing, we are expanding [in] every direction,” said Dana Walden, Park City administrator. Champtown is a 160-acre development that will be the new home to a one of a kind 80,000 square foot aquarium with more than 1500 animals, a butterfly conservatory, retail, restaurants, entertainment, and a baseball/softball complex with 8 fields and a stadium. “People are always looking for a new place to eat, a new place to go and this is going to give them that opportunity,” said Walden. City officials say Champtown will bring in 2 million new visitors to Park City each year and hundreds of jobs of all pay ranges and skill levels.
Source: KAKE – News

info2024-06-17T13:18:54-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

Wichitans, housed and not, lie in wait about a future homeless campus

In Historic Midtown sits a recently-emptied building, the once-oldest school operating in Wichita: Park Elementary, usually home to about 200 students, empty of the children and teachers that once walked its halls. The decision to close the school this past May hit Midtown residents hard, many of which are families with children. Now, a second government decision is coming their way: transforming the former elementary school into the city’s multiagency campus and center, often referred to as the MAC – a one-stop resource center that would house supportive low-income housing and a low-barrier homeless shelter. The idea isn’t cemented – yet. The June 6 announcement startled many in a neighborhood that felt all-too ready to share the responsibility of harboring homeless resources with other parts of town. Many hoped that the MAC could land at a former hospital on the other side of the river. In a week’s worth of policy announcements and public meetings, Midtown residents showed up in droves, peppering each room with dozens of questions regarding security, cleanliness and how the neighborhood became the hot spot for homeless services.
Source: KLC Journal

info2024-06-17T13:17:25-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

City of Pittsburg approves $10 Million funding agreement with PSU

The city of Pittsburg agrees to terms with Pittsburg State University for millions in funding for a new college of business. The Gorilla Rising Project aims to develop the new college, as well as on site parking, at 3rd and Broadway. It would also see the redevelopment of the Besse Hotel on 4th St. The city approved the funding agreement for $10,050,000. They also approved $32,500 in funding for the Kelce College of Business Economic Research Proposal.
Source: KOAM News

info2024-06-17T13:16:00-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

Smithsonian Magazine lists Humboldt among best small towns

The Smithsonian Magazine named Humboldt as one of the “15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2024.” It’s an annual list of small towns “that make up the heart of America.” The towns all have populations fewer than 25,000, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Humboldt’s is 1,850. Towns selected offer “vast cultural experiences, superb nature, and a plethora of activities and events, not to mention an anniversary or opening that makes 2024 an especially great year to visit.” Humboldt was selected as “A Revitalized Small Town.” The magazine outlines the work done by A Bolder Humboldt, established in 2016, to “reimagine and rebuild” the local business community.
Source: The Iola Register

info2024-06-17T13:15:01-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

Kansas Nonprofits receive more than $4 Million in Community Service Program Tax Credits

Governor Laura Kelly has announced that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits have been awarded to support the fundraising efforts of 26 nonprofit organizations across Kansas. These funds will enhance local access to quality childcare, healthcare, education, arts and housing services. “These tax credits are vital to ensure our nonprofit organizations have the necessary resources to positively impact communities across Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Community Service Program Tax Credits are a valuable tool that encourages investment and engagement in local nonprofits.” Established in 1994, CSP provides substantial tax incentives to donors. A 70 percent tax credit is available for contributions in rural communities (populations less than 15,000) and a 50 percent tax credit in larger communities. The credits are a direct deduction from the donor’s state tax obligation. Each project addresses unique community needs, from modernizing infrastructure to enhancing cultural and recreational resources. The awarded projects include initiatives such as replacing city pool facilities, expanding and renovating community libraries, historic preservation efforts, and expanding arts facilities and senior care services. Awardees were selected through a competitive, score-based process. Out of 54 applications requesting over $9.8 million in tax credits, 26 projects were chosen.
Source: KRSL Russell Radio

info2024-06-17T13:13:58-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

City Manager candidates unveiled

The City of Atchison has announced that the search for a new City Manager for Atchison is advancing into an in-person interview process with four applicants in contention for the position. Three applicants are scheduled for a day of tours, writing exercises, and interviews on Thursday. A fourth applicant will interview in-person in the first week of July. The four applicants are: Celeste Chaney-Tucker, former Director of Financial Management for the Kansas Department of Administration and current Deputy Director of Water Services for Kansas City, Missouri; David Kees, former Interim Assistant City Manager and current Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Duncanville, Texas; Daniel Knoell, former City Administrator for the City of Broken Bow, Nebraska and current City Administrator for St. James, Missouri; and Mark Westhoff, current Executive Board Member of Prowers Economic Prosperity and current County Administrator for Prowers County in Lamar, Colorado. The city said community members are welcome to attend a happy hour style gathering at the Atchison Event Center from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday to meet and greet the candidates. The event is open to the public and will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Source: www.atchisonglobenow.com

info2024-06-17T13:11:20-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

From the Flint Hills to the Flatlands: Hundreds of cyclists make the trek across the Sunflower State

50 years ago, the inaugural Biking Across Kansas ride kicked off with participants traveling through Tribune. For the anniversary year, over 700 riders gathered back in Tribune and have spent the past week cycling across the Sunflower State. BAK is the second longest across-state ride in the country. While the eight-day, 505-mile trip can be physically demanding, it’s the comradery with fellow riders that keeps them coming back year after year. Former participant and first-year Executive Director Bryan Toben considers everyone to be family. “It can be a challenge, but we always talk about doing this together,” Toben said. “There isn’t a rider out there that is doing it by themselves, so we just work together…while it can be a challenge it’s also very rewarding. You start that Friday night on the Colorado border with strangers, maybe people you have ridden with before, but by the time you are two to three nights in, it is people that you have slept next to, that have pulled you across the state, that you have hours of riding together and they really become a bond.” Aside from the bond, this ride gives participants a glimpse into the beauty of Kansas that many miss driving by.
Source: WIBW News Now!

info2024-06-17T13:08:39-05:00June 17, 2024|News|

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