Chandra Stauffer

Storm Debris? City Says You're On Your Own

Chandra Stauffer — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:19 +0000

The city of Wichita is not planning to collect fallen limbs or other messes from this weekend’s storm.

In a release Monday, the city said property owners are responsible for disposing of debris, none of which should be placed at the curb unless arrangements with a private hauler have been made.

Four Wichita locations are accepting storm debris for a fee:

Fashion, Not Food, In This New Mobile Business

Chandra Stauffer — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:16:21 +0000

Another truck-based business is hitting the Wichita streets this weekend, except this time it isn't serving sandwiches or pizza. Instead, it's for "traveling fashion."

The mobile clothing store, called Ginger Lily Boutique, will set up for the first time Saturday at UMB Bank, 444 N. Rock Rd, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Owner Holly Daley said she has spent months getting the box truck ready for business. In it's previously life, it carried Lance crackers.

Community Sustainability Fair Saturday In Downtown Wichita

Chandra Stauffer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:25:21 +0000

What is being called a "community sustainability" event will be part of the annual KidFest this Saturday in Expo Hall at Century II in downtown Wichita, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Green Zone will feature family-friendly activities in an effort to encourage people to conserve water, save energy, recycle, improve air quality and garden.

Free vehicle-emission testing will be available.

Top Morning News 4.25.13

Kate Clause and Chandra Stauffer — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:18:51 +0000

Senate committee to consider bonds for federal biosecurity lab in Manhattan; Doctor linked to Ft. Riley soldiers' overdoses remains jailed; New law creates registry for farmers' markets; Judge delays trial for vet accused of illegally possessing explosives; April showers reducing drought in some parts of the state.

Senate Committee To Consider Bonds For NBAF

Top Morning News 4.24.13 (UPDATED)

Kate Clause and Chandra Stauffer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:34:26 +0000

Updated at 9:45 am

Kansas government jobs, but not benefits, up last year; Former cheerleading coach convicted on sex crimes; Brownback calls KU an innovation institution; Lesser prairie chickens up for endangered species list; Shawnee to retry a capital murder case; ACLU demands records on a school assembly held in southwest Kansas.

KS Government Jobs Up Last Year, Though Most Lack Benefits

Top Morning News 4.23.13

Kate Clause and Chandra Stauffer — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:07:38 +0000

Brownback wants higher education funding left uncut; Bill signed establishing KU Med stem cell center; Warmer temps needed to assess wheat crop damage.

Brownback Wants Higher Education Funding Left Uncut

Top Morning News 4.22.13

Kate Clause and Chandra Stauffer — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:51:56 +0000

Kansas guns becoming immune to federal regulation; Brownback visiting universities with a funding push; June trial date set in Koch cyberattack case; Roberts poised to become oldest Kansas U.S. Senator.

Starting Thursday, Kansas Guns Are Immune To Federal Regulation

Top Morning News 4.19.13

Kate Clause and Chandra Stauffer — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:04:16 +0000

Wolf Creek operated safely in 2012, but is still under scrutiny; Agriculture business in Kansas is thriving; Delays in concealed carry permits causing frustration; Kansas officials set to issue new financial forecast.

Wolf Creek Deemed Safe, But Still Under Scrutiny

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the Wolf Creek nuclear plant operated safely last year.

But the plant, which is the only nuclear plant in Kansas, remains under heightened scrutiny because of a series of problems in 2013.

Top Morning News 4.18.13

Kate Clause and Chandra Stauffer — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:31:08 +0000

Regents plan to revisit concealed weapons policy; Brownback signs bill ending ban AIDS quarantine ban; Sierra Club irked at ozone monitor shutdown; Higher education budget under discussion.

Top Morning News 4.17.13

Kate Clause and Chandra Stauffer — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:39:38 +0000

President Obama cancels trip to Kansas; Brownback signs drug testing bill; Science standards raise cost concern; Brownback wants study of higher education

President Obama Cancels Trip To Kansas