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1 week ago | 
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Traffic was blocked on east 17th Street Sunday for Open Streets ICT. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu tells KNSS News Open Streets offers people the opportunity to walk, jog, ride a bike or scooter, and "really connect with the community." Wu says the next Open Streets ICT will be in May in the Nomar neighborhood, blocking off west 21st street. At Tuesday's meeting, the Wichita City Council will consider giving $40 thousand to Wichita Festivals Inc.
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3 weeks ago | 
audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings
At Tuesday's meeting, the Wichita City Council will discuss the process of putting the Crown Uptown Dinner Theater building on the Wichita Register of Historic Places. The owner has talked about demolishing the building after failing to get permission to expand it.
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1 month ago | 
audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings
The Wichita City Council has a workshop planned for Tuesday. Mayor Lily Wu tells KNSS News the council will discuss street maintenance and paving dirt streets, and what it will cost. Mayor Wu says the Council will look at prioritizing jobs for funding. Wu says public safety is most important to citizens in public surveys, with streets and roadways second. Wu commented during Mondays with the Mayor on the Steve and Ted in the Morning Show on KNSS.
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1 month ago | 
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U.S. Senator from Kansas Dr. Roger Marshall tells KNSS News, Kansas farm crops need more water. Marshall says "you never have enough rain in Kansas." However he acknowledges "we've had a good average winter," but rainfall has been "spotty."Marshall's been traveling the state, talking with people about their concerns. He is trying to visit 20 Kansas counties this week. The Senator says a big problem he sees is 70,000 young men in Kansas out of work.
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1 month ago | 
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March 3rd through the 7th is Severe Weather Awareness Week across Kansas. Spear-heading the effort locally is Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson, who tells KNSS News her department's mission isn't just weather-related. They also help prepare for other disasters, such as chemical spills and other hazardous material releases. Director Stimson is our guest this weekend on Issues 2025, Sunday morning at 8 on KNSS.
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1 month ago | 
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Sedgwick County property owners received their property valuation statements in the mail this week. County Commission Chair Ryan Baty tells KNSS News he gets a lot of email of citizens this time of year, and when tax statements go out. Baty says the county tax bill is only a quarter of your total bill. He says higher assessments will mean higher tax bills, even though the tax rate has not increased. Baty says there is a lot of confusion about property taxes.
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1 month ago | 
audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings
Wichita's new winter shelter for the homeless operated at full capacity during last week's cold snap. Mayor Lily Wu tells KNSS News plans call for a full-service shelter in the future, putting the homeless in contact with resources to help them get off the streets. At Tuesday's work shop, the Wichita City Council will discuss golf carts. Mayor Wu says an ordinance was approved, but sent back for more input. The Council will hear from advisory boards Tuesday.
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2 months ago | 
audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings
At Tuesday's meeting the Wichita City Council will discuss the City's Water Conservation Rebate Program. Mayor Lily Wu tells KNSS News it rewards citizens who purchase water-conserving appliances. Wu says $150,000 is set aside for rebates. Security at Botanica is on the agenda at Tuesday's meeting. Mayor Wu says $120,000 is to be spent on security cameras and new safety measures. Wu says it's to protect the 20-acre facility at Botanica. Can drones help first responders?
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
audacy.com | Steve McIntosh |Ted mornings
Textron Aviation's "best and final" contract offer to its local Machinist Union workers is now out - and it includes a 26% wage increase over the life of the four-year proposed deal. The company announced late Wednesday that it had presented the offer to the union negotiating committee of District 70, Local Lodge 774 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The Local confirmed receipt of the offer on its website and on social media.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
audacy.com | Ted mornings
By Steve & Ted Mornings It is the 52nd Annual Walnut River Festival featuring the National Flat-Picking Championships. Steve and Ted in the Morning sponsor and Wichita entrepreneur "Hatman" Jack Kellogg is in Winfield for the festival, and he joins us live this morning to give us a run down of what to expect this weekend in Winfield. For more information or to check out the amazing music lineup for this year's festival visit wvfest.com.
