Pershing Manor to Replace HVAC Units With City Help
City officials discuss using energy efficiency funds to replace all 60 Pershing Manor HVAC units at an estimated 310000, aiming to save about 4000 yearly in energy costs while addressing aging and leaking equipment. The housing authority may fund elevator repairs separately, with HUD consideration and limited cash reserves affecting timing.
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Pershing Manor
Matt Allen
Muirhead
Siemens
Dan Fankhauser
Graffin
Housing Authority
Graffia
HUD
OSHA probes 120 foot wind turbine fall in Pratt County
OSHA has opened an investigation after a worker fell more than 120 feet while repairing a GE wind generator near Pratt. A second worker lowered to the platform as the suspended platform collapsed. The injured man, 41, remains in critical condition. The incident prompted review of fall protection and platform securing practices.
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Pratt
US Department of Labor
Pratt County
Wind Composite Services Group LLC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Wichita
Via Christi Hospital
St. Francis
OSHA
Rhonda Burke
Judy Freeman
General Electric
Vernon Chinn
Houston
Texas
Cunningham
Burke
Educators Seek Legislature Seats Over School Funding Woes
Kansas teachers including Kim Palcic of Olathe campaign for House District 15 amid state funding cuts and a looming funding formula. Rogers notes boards hid the impact of cuts, prompting voter turnout as district savings mirror school closures, longer days, and possible outsourcing. Abigail Wilson reports for KMUW.
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Rogers
Wichita
Mone
Kansas Supreme Court
Kim Palcic
Olathe
Supreme Court
Kansas court to hear school funding case amid equity ruling
The court will hear arguments on adequacy after lawmakers designated 38 million dollars for property-poor districts. Moody's called the move credit positive for Wichita and Goddard, while debates over funding and possible tax increases loom ahead of the 2017 ruling.
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Tion
Moody’s Investor Services
Kansas
Wichita
Goddard
John Carmichael
Carol Beier
Caleb Stegall
Bob Beatty
Washburn University
Beatty
House
Ray Merrick
Stilwell
Senate
Susan Wagle
Wagle
Tom Burroughs
Kansas City
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Abigail Wilson
KMUW
Abigail Wils
Fe Cele
Carmichael
Steve Huebert
R-Valley Center
Robb
Huebert
Garden City Area
Uae
Cra Tira
American Legion
S. Main
Garden City
Taylor and Eagles Lodge
Ce Tare
Knights OF Columbus
N. 8Th St
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