The Kansas Department of Administration’s procurement director rejected complaints submitted by Aetna Better Health and CareSource Kansas that alleged misconduct in selection of three managed-care companies to operate the state’s $4 billion Medicaid program.
During the July 1, 2024 Ellis City Council meeting, members by consensus tabled consideration of the Hess Services, Inc. Developer Contract and Bid Sheet for the Highland Tax Increment Financing [TIF] Project. City Administrator/Clerk Amy Burton reported to the Council that Hess’s updated proposal, which was provided to the City shortly before 5 p.m. on 7/1/24, estimates the cost of the 12 lot project to $957,993.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday he doesn’t think the Kansas City Chiefs want to leave Arrowhead Stadium for Kansas, though he acknowledged he hasn’t actually talked to the team’s owners.
On July 1, 2024 Ellis City Council authorized Police Chief Avery Smith to begin the hiring process to fill the vacancy resulting from Officer Colin Pritchett’s resignation from the Ellis Police Department. Officer Pritchett has subsequently accepted a position with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department. Chief Smith reminded the Council a ballistic vest and carrier was purchased for Officer Pritchett in Apr. 2024. He relayed that the County was willing to purchase these items from the City. Council unanimously approved the sale of Officer Pritchett’s ballistic vest and carrier to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department for $1,379.
Following discussion during the July 1, 2024 Ellis City Council meeting, Mr. Justin Wichert’s Application for Permit to Drill a Private Water Well at 406 East 14th Street was approved 4-1. Mr. Wichert previously applied in 2022, but the driller did not go deep enough to find water.
A national coalition’s report says one-fourth of Kansas’ 300 nursing homes were categorized as problem facilities due to substandard care and persistent compliance issues.
Dear Eric: I am a 50-year-old technology worker. My boss is in her early 40’s. She has made comments that are not my business about coworkers in their 60's who she says "should retire". Needless to say I'm not too far behind those folks in age.
Despite a weather precaution that moved Wild West Festival up an hour, Paramount kicked things off Wednesday morning, warming the crowd up for the night's headliner Nate Smith. Smith brought the crowd to their feet playing hits like "Whiskey On You" and "World On Fire". As the night came to a close, crowds filed out of the concert grounds, with a fireworks show prepared for the Fourth of July. Friday night, Jake Dunworth, Savanna Chestnut and Sawyer Brown took to the stage. This morning, guests can close out WWF 2024 with the Main Street Parade starting at 10. Gates will open for the final night at 5:30, RoxSLYDE opening the show followed by Sunset Sinners and Quiet Riot.
Summer may be only half over, but the folks at First Call for Help of Ellis County are busily collecting supplies for Backpacks for Kids.