KU scientist wins grant to aid solar farms and farms
KU geoscience assistant professor Zipper at the Kansas Geological Survey wins a grant aimed at reconciling solar energy development with agriculture. He notes the northern Douglas County Kansas Sky Energy Center debate, seeks geometry based approaches to reduce land-use conflicts and improve collaboration between energy and farming communities.
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Zipper
Kansas Geological Survey
Douglas County
University of Kansas Kansas Geological Survey
Sam Zipper
Hanna Szydlowski
Leaders seek more data on 911 frequent caller program
Douglas County leaders heard an update on the Mobile Integrated Health program from Courtney Simanowitz Kim Bahr and Kevin Joles. A two person team connects with frequent non emergency 911 callers offering chronic disease management wound care and resource navigation. The panel noted success stories including a panic attack caller who stopped calling after five visits and a bed frame aid for another unable to rise on their own. Commissioners asked how follow up targets are identified.
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Douglas County Commission
Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical
Courtney Simanowitz
Kim Bahr
LDCFM
Homeless Kansans Find Stability Through Income Based Housing
Julie Riggins describes years of housing insecurity despite working at gas stations and restaurants. An income based rental model gave her stability and helped her and her late husband buy a home outside Kansas City. Advocates say homelessness rises from a housing shortage and low incomes, with Johnson County showing many homeless are employed or receive other income. Lawmakers have passed affordable housing credits. more ideas and local opposition to new homes remain.
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Franklin County
Julie Riggins
Riggins
Kansas
Kansas City
Johnson County
Rita Carr
United Community Services
Carr
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