Lawrence city leaders to consider barring landlords from discriminating against tenants with housing vouchers

13 Tuesday, December 13

Lawrence city leaders to consider barring landlords from discriminating against tenants with housing vouchers

info2022-12-13T07:32:46-06:00December 13th, 2022|

City leaders will soon consider prohibiting landlords from denying prospective tenants based solely off their use of a government housing voucher or other forms of rental assistance, as well as other statuses. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider amending city code to “provide equal opportunity to obtain housing regardless of source of income or status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking,” according to a city staff memo. The commission will also receive a presentation from the Human Relations Commission regarding additional policy recommendations. Source: LJWorld

13 Tuesday, December 13

JoCo Sheriff’s Office sees uptick in applicants after pay hike

info2022-12-13T07:06:42-06:00December 13th, 2022|

Johnson County officials say the Sheriff’s Office has seen a noticeable increase in new applicants following a pay raise for deputies in September. Tom Dugan, the finance director for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, updated the Board of County Commissioners last week on the department’s staffing levels, saying they were seeing “many” more qualified applicants than before the pay raise. Source: Prairie Village Post

13 Tuesday, December 13

City clearing residents out of North Lawrence homeless camp

info2022-12-13T07:31:39-06:00December 13th, 2022|

The City of Lawrence has begun issuing notices to people to clear their campsites in preparation for closing a city-managed campsite in North Lawrence for those experiencing homelessness. Originally, the city estimated that the camp... would be in place until March 12, at which time the city anticipates opening a longer-term campsite in another, yet-to-be-determined location. However, the city also recently said it would be following its camping ordinance that allows camping in the downtown district only when there are no available shelter beds. The city opened the Winter Emergency Shelter in the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., on Dec. [...]

13 Tuesday, December 13

A guide to KBOR, governing body of Kansas higher education

info2022-12-13T07:08:40-06:00December 13th, 2022|

The price tag on a college education, especially at a four-year school, has increased drastically over the past two decades, and the cost of tuition and fees can be a deciding factor in where a student chooses to study. In Kansas, universities’ tuition decisions are controlled by The Kansas Board of Regents, the governing body for the state’s higher education institutions. Despite KBOR playing a huge role in higher education, many students don’t know what or who the board is. Source: The Sunflower

13 Tuesday, December 13

Structure fire keeps firefighters and EMS from several towns busy

info2022-12-13T07:14:12-06:00December 13th, 2022|

The Winfield Fire/EMS Department responded this morning to a house fire in the 400 block of E. 6th Ave. early Sunday morning. ... The Winfield Fire Department received help from Arkansas City Fire/EMS, Burden Fire and Udall Fire. The Winfield Police Department and the City of Winfield Public Utility crews assisted at the scene as well. Source: KAKE - News

13 Tuesday, December 13

Evergy to explain increase in spending plan

info2022-12-13T00:01:02-06:00December 13th, 2022|

The Kansas Corporation Commission wants to know the reasoning behind Evergy’s increase in their capital spending plan. A plan filed by Evergy earlier this year showed a $1.2-billion increase in spending when compared to a plan that had been filed in 2021. In September of this year, the KCC issued an order that stated in part, “Evergy’s Capital Improvement Plan affects the majority of Kansans and thus requires public scrutiny.” During a meeting Tuesday morning, Evergy will have a chance to explain the reasoning behind the increased spending plan, and what impact the change will have on customers. Source: 101.3 KFDI

13 Tuesday, December 13

State Tournament for “National Archery in the Schools Program” to Remain in Hutchinson

info2022-12-13T00:00:13-06:00December 13th, 2022|

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the Kansas State Fairgrounds and Visit Hutch are proud to announce that the Kansas “National Archery in the Schools Program” (NASP) State Tournament will remain in Hutchinson for a minimum of five years. Previously, the Kansas NASP State Tournament moved locations. However, following positive feedback from the Tournament being held in Hutchinson in 2021, the three coordinating entities quickly began discussions about a long-term agreement that would ensure continued success of the Tournament. As a result, the next State Tournament will be held March 24-25, 2023, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, with [...]

12 Monday, December 12

Kansas court affirms $9.9 million payment to state treasury from 32-state vaping settlement

info2022-12-12T23:59:37-06:00December 12th, 2022|

A district court judge in Kansas affirmed a $9.9 million settlement to the state resolving an investigation of allegations e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs engaged in deceptive marketing and sales practices appealing to youth who couldn’t legally purchase the product. Attorney General Derek Schmidt said the money would be deposited in the state’s general treasury over the next six to 10 years. There would be no mandatory use of those funds. The payment was part of a $438 million agreement between Juul and 32 states and Puerto Rico. The consent judgment in Kansas was approved by Shawnee County District Judge Thomas Luedke. [...]

12 Monday, December 12

Overland Park approves controversial apartment project at 135th, Antioch

info2022-12-12T23:57:00-06:00December 12th, 2022|

Four neighborhood meetings, two planning commission meetings and two City Council meetings later, Minneapolis-based Ryan Cos. won approval for an apartment project in Overland Park. On Monday evening, the Overland Park City Council approved Ryan Cos.' revised preliminary plan and rezoning request for a 413-unit apartment project at the southwest corner of 135th Street and Antioch Road. The project required a deviation from the city’s Unified Development Ordinance to allow for building length over 200 feet. Neighbors had argued that deviations were illegal, though on Monday evening, staff disagreed and approved the request. Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF

12 Monday, December 12

Lenexa considering massive mixed-use project along K-10

info2022-12-13T07:16:17-06:00December 12th, 2022|

Lenexa city leaders are considering an all-in-one mixed-use — residential, office, industrial, commercial — on 112 acres along Kansas Highway 10. The Lenexa City Council unanimously remanded the proposed Cedar Canyon West project, an unusual all-in-one mixed-use project, asking for further review Tuesday. The project would include residential, office, industrial, commercial space on 112 acres along Kansas Highway 10. The Lenexa Planning Commission will now work with developer ... on potential adjustments to the plan... Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF