Recess and movement eyed to boost student wellness
Kansas district policy shows kindergartners to third graders get two 15 minute recesses daily while fourth and fifth graders have one. Middle school lacks recess though breaks before or after lunch occur. State findings show 63 percent of elementary students have 20 minutes or less for recess and 41 percent of schools prohibit withholding recess as punishment.
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Great Kaw Adventure aims to boost river care and recreation
The Kansas River keeper and organizers hope the Great Kaw Adventure becomes a regional, then national, event supporting river education and watershed protection. Fifteen two person teams race from Eudora CPR Park to De Soto with on course challenges, then return by bike, with canoes kayaks and life jackets provided. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Kaw and aim to grow participation from athletes politicians and residents.
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Kansas River
Kelli Strot
Friends of the
Szrot
Eudora
Cpr Park
Pella Park
de Soto
Wetlands mixed-use plan eyed for Wichita area
The Wichita Eagle reports a wetlands adjacent mixed-use development with park amenities and flood control benefits. City Council must approve land donation. portions could open by next fall. Estimated 1 million dollars is set for the wetlands park as part of the 10-year plan.
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Wichita
Longwell
Bryan Frye
Lawrence
South Lawrence
City panel weighs tighter fire codes for animal housing
City commissioners will consider changes to fire codes targeting buildings that house animals. The move aims to raise safety standards for facilities like kennels shelters and other animal housing venues.
City to require smoke detectors in animal housing facilities
In response to May fire at Pet World killing many animals, the city proposes rules mandating smoke detectors linked to fire alarms in all animal housing facilities. Larger sites over 3,000 square feet would need automatic sprinkler systems. Pet World and Lawrence Humane Society seek stricter standards.
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Lawrence Humane Society
City meeting agenda outlines items on K-10 project and ordinances
The joint City County Kansas Department of Transportation session covers the West leg of K-10 with consent items including minutes, claims, licenses, and appointments. Bids authorize Sept 22 2015 for B1547 and the rehabilitation program. a Deere mower purchase at 22521.27 is approved under State contract. Ordinances rename streets, adopt 2015 standard traffic rules, permit alcohol for events, and allow right of way sale during events. A text amendment on salon use in RSO is initiated. Funds of 8000 from Guest Tax support Christmas parade. A mural permit at 901 Delaware Street is approved. Regular agenda includes chair appointment for vacancy, fire code amendments, and forgiving 44937.81 in East Hills taxes for PROSOCO expansion, with county action pending. City Auditor to present performance audit and external quality control results, and arbitrage liability update with IRS remittance of 44144 plus interest 7358 and potential refund of 44101.
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East Hills
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White supremacist takes stand in Jewish site shootings
Miller, a 74 year old from Aurora Missouri, testified in his own defense at his capital murder trial for the 2014 Overland Park Jewish centers killings. He described his White Patriot Party group, his military past, and his belief he would face death row. He said his only regret was killing a 14 year old, and denied intent to harm others beyond his stated targets. Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday.
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Overland Park
Frazier Glenn Miller Jr
North Carolina
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Aurora, Mo
William Corporon
Corporon
Griffin Underwood
Terri LaManne
Shalom
Reat
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Howes
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