Bee swarm lands in downtown Emporia

29 Thursday, September 29

Bee swarm lands in downtown Emporia

info2022-09-29T07:50:45-05:00September 29th, 2022|

A beekeeper was heading to the 600 block of Commercial Street Tuesday to help relocate an errant swarm. According to the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center, the swarm is located in the alleyway behind 627 Commercial St. The swarm appeared after a five-gallon bucket of honey was spilled in the alley, which “created a literal golden buffet for the region’s bee population.” “The amazing bee experts of our city have advised that the bees should have the honey gobbled up in the next few days, but as far as clean up and removal — it’s a little late to do that,” [...]

29 Thursday, September 29

Bar owners say food requirement is arbitrary

info2022-09-29T02:02:27-05:00September 29th, 2022|

A state law requiring places that sell alcohol to derive 30 percent of their revenue from sales came into focus last week when the state held up the license renewal of Sandhills Brewing in Hutchinson. The brewery sold more than $16,000 worth of hot dogs and food in one night and needed another $13,000 in food sales by the end of the month to renew its license. Sandshills’ plight drew a lot of attention about the law, which some accused of being arbitrary and a hindrance to opening a business. “It seems like it’s a law to keep clubs and businesses [...]

29 Thursday, September 29

Overland Park has installed its first outdoor, publicly accessible automated external defibrillator

info2022-09-29T07:30:44-05:00September 29th, 2022|

Overland Park has installed its first outdoor, publicly accessible automated external defibrillator in Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive in the downtown area. The defibrillator was donated by a group of Overland Park residents in honor of Rick Worrel, a business community member who died in 2019. It’s housed in a climate-controlled cabinet known as a “SaveStation” on the south side of the restroom building next to the water fountain. The AED will be available around the clock for anyone to use for someone who appears to be in cardiac arrest. Source: Joco 913 News

29 Thursday, September 29

Olathe homeowners appeal HOA decision barring flying American flag

info2022-09-29T07:37:05-05:00September 29th, 2022|

An Olathe, Kansas, couple is facing unknown fines from their HOA for their love of the American Flag and the Kansas City Chiefs. They've been told they can't fly either flag in their backyard. Since the flag flap started, the Clarks have learned though Chiefs and other flags are banned by the HOA, American flags are not. But the HOA has taken issue with their flag pole threatening fines if any flag is flown. Since 2018, the Clarks say they've raised a Chiefs flag on game days on their backyard patio and proudly flown an American flag the rest of the [...]

29 Thursday, September 29

New art public piece completed in Lawrence

info2022-09-29T07:37:40-05:00September 29th, 2022|

Members of the public are invited to help celebrate the installation of new artwork in the City of Lawrence next month. The piece, named Through Other Eyes, was recently erected between the Lawrence Kansas Police Department and an adjacent trailhead. ...The art piece is the work of Joe O'Connell with Creative Machine. He plans to give away 50 small, colorful glass spheres so attendees can take a piece of his artwork home with them. Source: KSNT 27 News

29 Thursday, September 29

Changes coming to iconic Abilene steam engine

info2022-09-29T01:56:25-05:00September 29th, 2022|

A train over a century old will undergo a special overhaul for the next 18 months to help extend its life. According to officials with Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, the antique locomotive Santa Fe 3415 will be taken out of service for the next year-and-a-half for a complete safety check of the engine's boiler and so that other improvements can be made. This is part of routine maintenance that must be conducted every 15 years as mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration. Source: KSNT 27 News

29 Thursday, September 29

Shawnee city manager will resign, citing city council’s ‘different vision’

info2022-09-29T07:38:22-05:00September 29th, 2022|

Nolan Sunderman will leave his job as Shawnee city manager on November to take a position in another city in the Kansas City area, he confirmed to the Post on Tuesday. On Monday, Sunderman told Shawnee Mayor Michelle Distler between two regularly scheduled city council meetings and emailed councilmembers that he would be leaving the job he’s held for the past four years, with his last day to be Nov. 1. Key quote: “It was a difficult decision for me,” he said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working and living here in Shawnee.” Source: Prairie Village Post

29 Thursday, September 29

Lenexa residents will get chance to weigh in on new name for renovated Indian Trails pool

info2022-09-29T01:53:44-05:00September 29th, 2022|

Voting will begin Friday on a new name for Lenexa’s Indian Trails Aquatic Center, as the city prepares for major renovations at that pool. What are the choices? For a three-week period beginning Friday, voters can choose their favorite new name for the pool from three possibilities: Lenexa Splash at Sar-Ko-Par Trails. Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center. Sar-Ko-Par Splash Aquatic Center. The process: Whichever choice gets the most votes will become the new pool name. Source: Prairie Village Post

29 Thursday, September 29

County gets state boost to fix damaged detour roads

info2022-09-29T07:39:40-05:00September 29th, 2022|

County roads damaged by detour traffic around a highway construction project at Moran will get a financial boost from the state. The Kansas Department of Transportation agreed to pay for road repairs to several rural roads in the vicinity, in particular Nebraska Road and 4200th Street. Mitch Garner, the county’s Public Works director, updated commissioners on a recent meeting with representatives of KDOT. The state agreed to pay $3,401 for patching work on a section of Nebraska Road, and another $11,316 for repairs to 4200 Street from Nebraska to New Hampshire roads. Source: The Iola Register

28 Wednesday, September 28

Allen County Clerks ready for new roles

info2022-09-28T07:56:15-05:00September 28th, 2022|

Allen County Clerk Sherrie Riebel retires Friday after serving 25 years in the role. ... Shannon Patterson, who will become the new Allen County Clerk when Sherrie Riebel retires on Friday, had no hesitation when asked what has best prepared her for the role. “I had Sherrie for a teacher,” Patterson said. “She has taught me so much and she has been an amazing clerk, so I’m following in great footsteps and I hope I live up to it.” Riebel chimed in to say it’s all about cross-training. Source: Iola Register