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Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises
Pulling children out of a mental health crisis is tricky. Some have just run away from home while others are coming off a violent attack on a sibling or parent. They’re thinking impulsively, acting desperately and sometimes doing irrational things to change their situations. That can land them at the Johnson County Juvenile Intake and […] The post Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises appeared first on The Beacon.
Caney Grocery Financial Situation Better
Under the advisement of American Wholesale Grocers, the Caney Grocery is sustaining itself. The store was one of the topics discussed during a lighter session of last night's Caney City Council. City Administrator Kelley Zellner says the numbers are beginning to balance. Zellner credits AWG for their help in getting...
Great Bend Innovation Center: Details on what it is and uses
When the rendering and location were revealed earlier this month of a $7 million innovation center to be built in Great Bend, many reactions were how extravagant the facility was and curiosity on its actual purpose in the community. “One of the things that makes me cringe the most is...
Proposed Private Cherryvale RV Park Hits Snag
The saga of a proposed RV park in Cherryvale is continuing. At last night's Cherryvale City Council meeting, council members voted to deny a request from Brett Hein of Kansas Equity Consultant Pros, LLC to vacate a city street near Neosho and Whelan. Hein's proposed RV park was a topic...
County looking at more 2025 cuts
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At last week's Board of County Commissioners meeting, commission chair Randy Parks suggested some further cuts to the upcoming 2025 budget. "Some of the potential cuts that Commissioner Parks mentioned were cutting by 10% some of the partner agencies such as TECH, Horizons Mental Health, Museum, and then cutting Farmers Market and the County Fair," said Reno County Administrator Randy Partington. "Some of those, the impacts to them would be, they would have, well, 10% less money coming from the County or on the Farmers Market, I think it removed all $4,000, which they use for live bands during the Farmers Market. So I'm not sure what their other funds are, but each of the partner agencies would be impacted by that. The other internal county cuts would be, right now the budget has employee pay raises of a total of 5%, which is 2% cost of living, 3% pay for performance. Commissioner Parks had two scenarios, one going down to 4%, 2% and 2% total, or moving it down to 3.5%, which would all be cost of living increase. And then there's some discretionary positions, he would, there's three of those and he would cut one of those positions. That's a couple hundred, or it's about $60,000 there. The cuts to personnel increases, about $200,000. That would impact employees and their pay raises, but operations would continue."
Concert, circus and more coming to Old School in Cottonwood Falls
COTTONWOOD FALLS — The Chase County Old School Development District is set to host a variety of exciting events in the coming weeks, bringing the community together for fun, music, and entertainment. First up is a benefit concert featuring Weda Skirts at 7 p.m. Aug. 23, at the Old...
FHSU Foundation welcomes four new members to its board of trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation welcomes four new members to its board of trustees – Clint Albers, Eric Brown, Daryl Craft, and Dr. Gary Fredrickson. “Our board of trustees continually show up in support of FHSU’s future,” said FHSU Foundation President and CEO Jason Williby. “These members are some of our greatest advocates and are devoted to the university through and through. We’re excited to have these individuals on our board.”
Kansas City's Center For Recorded Music has ambitious plans for its new 'Listyning Room'
The Center For Recorded Music is a Kansas City-area nonprofit that brings fans of music together to learn more about the songs and artists they love. Last month, the nonprofit achieved a first: it now has its own dedicated space in Leawood called the "Listyning Room," which holds 50,000 vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and more. There, the Center plans to hold events where presenters will provide context around the music that guests are hearing.
Busy month for KU’s AJ Storr: He ran hoops clinic, attended Damian Lillard’s camp
Kansas Jayhawks basketball guard AJ Storr last week served as a counselor in the Formula Zero camp led by NBA standout Damian Lillard of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and developmental coach Phil Beckner. The camp, for 15 top high school seniors and 17 college counselors, was Thursday-Saturday in Phoenix.
Library concert to feature harp music
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library will host a special concert featuring harp music. Opera Souvenirs: Harp Music by Rob Banks is coming up Sunday August 25, 3-5pm in the Marvin Auditorium. The concert will feature pieces adapted by prominent harpists who took arias and medleys from the operas to concerts and recitals.
Countdown to Kickoff: Derby hopes to ride top talent back to title game
DERBY, Kan. (Catch It Kansas) – Derby High School has produced a crop of Division I talent under head coach Brandon Clark during his tenure, but no Panther team that Clark has coached has had as much talent as his 2024 team. Headlined by Tennessee tight end commit Dasaahn...
USD 480 Board Approves Classified and Administration Raises
The USD 480 Board of Education met Monday evening at 6:30 pm and after hearing an update on KAP Data approved the quote from Southern Office Supply in the amount of $66,215.00 to furnish and install rolling bookshelves for the LHS Library renovation. The Board also approved the Student Accident...
The Topeka Zoo Commemorates Its 91st Birthday with Free Admission to the Zoo
Come to the Gage Park Celebration Day (and the Zoo’s Birthday!) on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, August 31st! It’s a FREE Admission Day at the Topeka Zoo as part of Gage Park Founders Fest! In exchange for free Zoo admission, they ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to support our local community.
Shawnee still wants to overhaul this aging downtown strip mall. Here’s what it could look like.
Developers have revealed new details and conceptual renderings for planned renovations to the aging Merigold Plaza strip mall in downtown Shawnee. At the Aug. 5 Shawnee Planning Commission meeting, the site’s property owners Karra Brothers, LLC, and developer Kevin Tubbesing, discussed the final site plan for the small retail complex at the 5900 block of Nieman Road.
Emporia teen survives heart attack, inspires law change
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After surviving a heart attack during a basketball game, an Emporia teen’s story helped inspire a change in state law. Reagan Herrman and her mom, Amanda, were all smiles at a Monday night soccer practice, but it was just over a year ago they had the scare of a lifetime. During the […]
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