Hearing on broadband bill canceled by Senate committee
Senate Commerce Committee chair Julia Lynn canceled Tuesday’s public hearing on Senate Bill 304 which critics said would curb city and county efforts to bring broadband Internet to their areas. Lynn said input from industry representatives would be gathered before reconsidering the topic. The measure, urged by a cable industry lobbyist, triggered protests in areas partnering with providers to expand broadband service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toppera
Senate Commerce Committee
Julia Lynn
Olathe
Lynn
Regents clash over goals with Kansas Legislature
Kansas Board of Regents President Andy Tompkins cited a political environment and limited joint goals between the regents and state lawmakers. He noted the funding gap as the legislature cut about 3 percent from higher education in 2013 and said the board must win legislative support for its goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Tompkins
Kansas Board of Regents
Andy Tompkins
Two injured in western Douglas County crash
A 1999 Chevy Blazer left the road twice and rolled over several times on the 1600 block of E 50 Road in western Douglas County. Ela Yazzie and Ella Yazzie of Topeka were airlifted and ground transported to Stormont Vail HealthCare with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Lyle Schwartz
Lawrence Douglas
E. 50 Road
Kansas bill would let universities buy non admitted insurance
A ToPERA A bill would allow Kansas public universities to purchase property insurance from non admitted carriers, potentially saving about $500,000 annually. The Kansas Insurance Department notes non admitted insurers lack the oversight and financial surveillance applied to admitted companies, and their policy forms rates and trade practices aren’t reviewed by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topera
Kansas
Kansas Insurance Department
Zac Anshutz
Westar links site to track solar panel performance
Westar connects a public login site to monitor solar panel performance in real time. Gina Penzig notes rising customer inquiries as more panels are installed, while Ford discusses evolving economics affecting wind and solar adoption. Lawrence, Manhattan, and Shawnee host test sites with 15 to 20 planned installations and a March 1 funding deadline for schools, nonprofits, and government buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Gina Penzig
Westar
Lawrence
Manhattan
Shawnee
Westarenergy.com
Solarproject
County eyes master plan for renovations and new facilities
County commissioners directed groups to draft a comprehensive master plan including an open pavilion replacing the antiquated judging pavilion, a new ticket booth and concession at the outdoor arena, and a meeting hall to replace Buildings land 2. They will decide how much to pursue and how to finance it, with a wind energy discussion on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plinsky
Buildings Land 2
NextEra Energy Resources
Douglas County
NextEra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schwartz
Chad Lawhorn
Atsaa
Milang Kubasketei
Nebraska
Kusports.com
Hawkhoops
ENA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!