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AI to look for guns at Goessel schools
As classes start this week, Goessel schools have deployed an artificial-intelligence gun-detection system. The new security, purchased through a state grant monitors the district’s 35 security cameras for any visible signs of guns, superintendent Scott Boden said. Software and human analysis are designed to identify…
Review of city’s economic development policy slated for September 3 City Commission Work Session
City Manager Toby Dougherty told Commissioners last week he expects a review of the city’s economic development policy to be on the September 3 City Commission Work Session agenda. A review of the city’s current policy was requested by Commissioner David Vilaysing. Dougherty reported to…
Topeka Planning Commission discuss zoning changes for data center development
Topeka city planners discussed a text amendment to the city’s zoning code that could affect where data centers, including large-scale “hyperscale” facilities, can be built. The proposed amendments were discussed Monday night as part of the city’s review of zoning regulations and requirements to include…
Rural Kansas fire response at risk amid declining volunteerism
A southeast Kansas fire department says they’re feeling the impact of a nationwide trend. Staff at the Hackberry Township Volunteer Fire Department say a lack of volunteer personnel make every call they respond to that much more challenging. Foster says it’s not just his department…
City, County approve plan to transform downtown Wichita
The Sedgwick County Commission approved the Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 on Wednesday. The Wichita City Council also gave the plan the green light this week, so the nonprofit in charge of the plan, Downtown Wichita, can move ahead. The nearly 170-page document lays out…
Emporia seeks judicial review on petition against battery energy storage systems
City leaders in Emporia have voted in favor of seeking district court intervention into a citizen-organized petition against battery energy storage systems within city limits. The Emporia City Commission considered the issue at its regular meeting on Wednesday, which it held virtually. On July 14…
Gardner shuts off Flock license plate cameras amid growing privacy concerns
Growing concerns about the use of automated license plate readers, like Flock cameras, have prompted one Johnson County police department to discontinue its use of the controversial devices. On Monday, the Gardner City Council voted to immediately turn off four Flock cameras in use in…
Are there maternity care deserts in Kansas?
Yes. There are maternity health care deserts in nearly every state in the U.S., including Kansas. Forty-eight of Kansas’ 105 counties are considered maternity care deserts. More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts. This number is higher for rural counties, where nearly…
Belleville To Revitalize Vacant Grassy Lot In Downtown Belleville
Belleville’s grassy lot off the downtown square will soon be revitalized with the help of a $10,000 Networked Community Solutions Grant from Network Kansas. Chris Zach, Republic County Economic Development Director, said he hopes this project brings new life to a once underused lot. “Our…
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