Small earthquake recorded near Marion

12 Wednesday, October 12

Small earthquake recorded near Marion

info2022-10-12T02:14:29-05:00October 12th, 2022|

A small earthquake was recorded early Monday morning near Marion. It happened shortly after 12 a.m. and was centered near 77 Highway and 170th St, just east of Marion County Lake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, which recorded the temblor, there are no reports of damage or any reports from the public of having felt the early morning quake. According to the Kansas Geological Survey, there was a slightly stronger earthquake the day before in Dickinson County. It was recorded shortly after 8:30 a.m. Sunday north of 700 Avenue and just east of Rain Road, between Hope and Herrington. Source: [...]

12 Wednesday, October 12

“Human side of the badge” shown by local police

info2022-10-12T02:13:38-05:00October 12th, 2022|

Several police departments in Southeast Kansas participate in a nationwide event meant to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they protect. The event is called "Faith and Blue." It began in 2020, following several high profile incidents across the United States, where residents of many cities called for the defunding or dismantling of their current policing system. Out of that unrest, "Faith and Blue" was born, where law enforcement and faith-based leaders come together to unite the community with those who serve and protect. Source: KSNF/KODE

12 Wednesday, October 12

Topeka firefighters share how to best prevent fires and stay safe

info2022-10-12T02:12:34-05:00October 12th, 2022|

Fire safety prevention week is happening now and the Topeka Fire Department is so excited to educate people, they're extending it. Fire safety prevention week starts Oct. 9 every year in remembrance of the great Chicago fire of 1871. The TFD cares so much about educating the public, that they devote the month of October to fire safety prevention. The theme this year is "Fire won't wait plan your escape" and that's exactly what the firefighters of TFD will be doing this week. Source: KSNT 27 News

12 Wednesday, October 12

Topeka City Council talks redistricting

info2022-10-12T02:11:35-05:00October 12th, 2022|

Ten years are up and it's time for community members and council members to come up with a "perfect plan" of redistricting the capital city. The Topeka city council is discussing the redistricting of nine districts on Tuesday night. Committees have been meeting for several months to create a map to best equally split the population of Topeka to fit all of the districts. Redistricting is based on how much the population changes in Topeka, some neighborhoods might have a higher population than others. Source: KSNT 27 News

11 Tuesday, October 11

Caney Hopes Water Shortage Solved By Removing Log Jam

info2022-10-11T08:10:10-05:00October 11th, 2022|

There's some good news for folks facing a water shortage in Caney, Kansas. The city just north of the Oklahoma state line has struggled though the drought and had to cut down water usage severely for weeks and part of the problem was decades in the making. For about 40 years, a log jam on the Little Caney River has been building, until this week. Crews have come out and started clearing out massive sections of the jam, opening up waterflow. The Little Caney River is the city's main source of water, but low levels have brought on major problems for [...]

11 Tuesday, October 11

Kansas Tourism Announces 15 Tourism Marketing Grant Award Recipients

info2022-10-11T07:01:04-05:00October 11th, 2022|

Kansas Tourism has announced the Tourism Marketing Grant Program recipients for 2022. The Tourism Marketing Grant is an ongoing grant program designed to assist tourism organizations or businesses with new and innovative advertising and marketing projects. Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe, along with Tourism staff, spent this week visiting each awardee’s location and congratulating them with a large, ceremonial check. Kansas Tourism will provide a total of $87,708 in Tourism Marketing Grant funding for 15 tourism marketing projects to attract new visitors to Kansas and local communities. The 2022 grant recipients include: Audubon of Kansas, Inc., Ellis County, $4,500 – Print, [...]

11 Tuesday, October 11

Cities of Hillsboro and Marion partner with Network Kansas to host certified Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

info2022-10-11T07:00:07-05:00October 11th, 2022|

The cities of Hillsboro and Marion have partnered with NetWork Kansas to host the Kansas Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, a five-week class to develop entrepreneurial skills for business and life. This program, Think Like an Entrepreneur, is led by Tabor College professor of business administration, entrepreneur, and author Dr. Melinda Rangel. Classes will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, Oct. 18-Nov. 15 at the Marion Community Building. The cost of the program, including dinner, is $50 per person. A $25 discount is offered to those who attend four of the five class sessions. The Kansas Ice House Entrepreneurship Program [...]

11 Tuesday, October 11

Proposed annexation would expand De Soto more than 14 square miles in less than a year

info2022-10-11T06:59:24-05:00October 11th, 2022|

De Soto officials recently approved development guidelines for the portion of the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant that isn't yet within city limits, as they prepare to consider absorption of that land in the near future. Sunflower Redevelopment Group has asked the city to annex 2,800 acres, or about 4.38 square miles, south of 127th Street within the shuttered World War II powder and propellant plant from unincorporated Johnson County. Sunflower has owned the plant, located southeast of a bend in Kansas Highway 10 in western Johnson County, since 2005. Such an annexation would further balloon De Soto's boundaries from November [...]

11 Tuesday, October 11

See a new side of Overland Park: famous farmers market, international foods & green space

info2022-10-11T06:58:09-05:00October 11th, 2022|

The sprawling suburb of Overland Park is best known for its family-friendly atmosphere, celebrated schools and sweeping residential neighborhoods. But residents told The Star that there’s also plenty for visitors to do in this large municipality. The attractions range from an award-winning farmers market to a lush botanical garden complete with a sparkling lake. A favorite hiking, biking and dining spot of citydwellers and suburbanites alike, OP has something for every member of the family. Source: KC Star Local News

11 Tuesday, October 11

KU football’s resurgence is bringing more fans to Lawrence — and headaches to some merchants

info2022-10-11T06:57:34-05:00October 11th, 2022|

Walk down Massachusetts Street on any given Saturday you’ll and probably see a decent amount of people. When there’s a home football game, that amount increases significantly, especially this season. On Saturday, lines for restaurants extended out onto Mass Street, business closed for extended lunch hours to view the game, and groups of fans darted around lines of slow moving traffic to reach their seats at Memorial Stadium.... Businesses on Mass Street often see most of the fans drawn to Lawrence for the games, but business owners and their employees are divided on if crowds are worth trouble they can cause. [...]