Harvey County News
Could be a bit bumpy tonight. They just placed us in a flash flood watch for tonight as well.Chances for severe thunderstorms are high this evening. Dangerous wind gusts, 1-2 inch hail, and a tornado or two are all possibilities tonight.
KSN TV #KSNStormTrack3 #kswx
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We're here to help with vaccinations.
Not sure if you need any? Check this link...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/parents-adults/resources-adults.html
Call for an appointment 316-283-1637
Attend!Healthy teens are important to our community health.
What role do you play in helping local teens thrive as productive members and future leaders of our community?
Join Newton Schools and Harvey County D-FY and learn more about the Life of a Railer.
NHS Auditorium
Wednesday, August 28
7:00-8:00 PM
John Underwood, Life of an Athlete creator
5:30-7:00 PM
Food Trucks in the parking lot
Friday, August 23, 2019
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
16 lakes with warnings; seven with watches
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued public health advisories for Kansas lakes.
Warnings:
Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (unchanged)
Camp Hawk Lake, Harvey County (unchanged)
Gathering Pond near Milford (Hatchery Supply Pond), Geary County (unchanged)
Hiawatha City Lake, Brown County (upgraded from watch 8/22)
Hodgeman County State Fishing Lake, Hodgeman County (upgraded from watch 8/22)
Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County (unchanged)
Lake Afton, Sedgwick County (unchanged)
Lakewood Park Lake, Saline County (unchanged)
Lebo Kids’ Pond, Coffey County (unchanged))
Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area (unchanged)
Marion County Lake, Marion County (unchanged)
Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County (unchanged))
Melvern Swim Pond, Osage County (unchanged))
Neosho State Fishing Lake, Neosho (unchanged)
South Lake, Johnson County (unchanged)
Westlake in Gage Park, Shawnee County (unchanged)
When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
• Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.
• Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.
• Water contact should be avoided.
• Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.
• Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.
• If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.
• Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.
Watches:
Carousel Lake (Gage Park), Shawnee County (unchanged)
Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County (unchanged)
Lovewell Reservoir, Jewell County (unchanged)
Meadowbrook Park Lake, Johnson County (unchanged)
Mission Lake, Brown County (new 8/22)
Riggs Park Lake, Sedgwick County (new 8/22)
Rock Garden Pond (Gage Park), Shawnee County (unchanged)
A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.
During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
• Signage will be posted at all public access locations
• Water may be unsafe for humans/animals
• Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.
• Swimming, wading, skiing, and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms
• Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.
• Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.
KDHE samples publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.
Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.
For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm.
Next week!Come hear the creator of Life of an Athlete and human performance expert, John Underwood, speak about how to transform our community by supporting our youth!
7 PM
August 28th
Newton High School Auditorium
Enjoy food trucks in the parking lot starting at 5:30!
Thank you, Harvey County caregivers! And our Childcare Licensing Surveyors - past and present.
All are keeping our kids safe!
Interested in starting a childcare? Contact Claudia at 316-283-1637.We celebrated 100 Years of the Child Care Act today! Thank you, Governor Kelly, for joining us. And, a big thank you to caregivers and educators for all that you do to keep our kids safe!
Be sure to call 9-1-1 first!
Life of a Railer a Tsunami-sized wave of positive change
harveycountynow.com
By Benjamin Meier, coalition coordinator for Harvey County D-FY Does anybody else feel it? That feeling that there’s a tsunami-sized wave of positive change headed straight for our community? Like Newton is on the edge of something truly excellent and just needs one more small shove? Many people a...Come hang out this Sunday!
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This class is a community event meant for anyone who has ever been called Mom or hopes to be called Mom someday. Regardless of where you fall on that continuum you are welcome!
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Moms at the Park will be hosted by Kansas Learning Center for Health! So come join us on the lawn for what looks like will be a gorgeous cool summer day. And no worries if there is rain because we can head inside if needed.
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See you soon! Message with any questions or thoughts.
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#fitness #nutrition #mindset #connection #movementflow #movementislife #motherhood #parenthood #momlife #birthfit #birthfit_newton #halstead #newtonks #harveycounty
BNSF will be doing work this morning on their tracks on Halstead Road. That will close Halstead Road between U.S. Highway 50 and Second Street until about noon, give or take.
Sorry for the short notice - the opportunity to do this work came together quickly this morning - but it should be done shortly. This will improve the crossing for an upcoming overlay project on the road.
A local media Facebook page this morning has video of a funnel cloud over North Newton last night. Impressive video, but unfortunately NO ONE CALLED 9-1-1 to report it, so we didn't know about it to warn others. If it had touched down and grown, it could have been tragic. The same thing happens often with accidents and fires. PLEASE if you see something that 9-1-1 needs to know about, call us and tell us before you start recording and sharing with your friends. That call might save lives and reduce damages!
Hello Harvey County Communications, I'm the guy who filmed the funnel cloud. While it did have an effect of being scary and perhaps jolting for the audience at large seeing that video, I personally see this sort of cloud action often as I do storm chase around this area with my mom, a major reporter here. I would gladly talk with you about what level you deem necessary to warrant a 911 call. With storms we often do get clouds swirling and most often (95%) times they do go back up. Various cloud formations are caused by rotating winds, like mammatus clouds. This was one of those under-powered events. Had it progressed or had not gone back up, you guys would have gotten a call. At the point the funnel would progress, I got assurance today from KSN TV that pressures would have built up and then a flag would have been thrown on the radar system. I did an interview with them and it will be on the 5/6pm news. I'm writing this here to state that the residents of North Newton and Newton had little to worry about from that event. I would urge everyone who sees something, even minor, to call 911 if they see something hazardous. Many people aren't even thinking about tornadoes forming in August. But Like Dorothy and Toto we must remember that this is Kansas. ⛈
Or perhaps we all take a look at the radar considering the impending storms coming? Perhaps we all knew severe weather was coming so my question is as a community do we not have anyone monitoring the weather as well as the outside conditions? I would have probably done the same thing in all honesty. As a matter of fact that video was shared many times, on many different platforms, notifying residents. So one could say it actually did warn town members..I guess some knowledge and insight about how severe weather is monitored in the community would be helpful and educational. Are we relying on members of the community to call 911 to report weather events so sirens can then be activated? I would really hope not and would hope that trained professionals are making that call.
It was scary seeing the video especially when we live in North Newton why film and not call in? Please people make sure u think of families before video and pictures!
Anyone have a link to the video? There were a lot of SLCs last night but I didn't see anything with rotation.
The sirens should have gone off right? Scarey to think if it did make it to the ground and no warning
For Sure report things!
That is scary!! Who posted it??
Alley Kennedy Sara Kelly
PHASE TWO of the Law Enforcement Center remodel is underway.
The good news is Chad's desk has never been more clean.
The bad (or just disruptive) news is a lot of us have temporarily moved to the basement, which includes our front desk area. We are still happy to have you come by the office and visit, but it'll admittedly be inconvenient while this phase gets done. Use the black phone in the lobby to call 6996 or 6987, and we'll get the right person to come up and chat.
It's messy, but no complaints from us. We know it'll be a much-improved area when it's done. Please bear with us over the next few months.
Kids helped us with a very special election this past Saturday at Sand Creek Summer Daze. We had 63 young voters learn the voting process by picking their favorite ice cream, fruit, if they had a pet and if they liked books. RESULTS:
🍨 Ice Cream: Chocolate (53%)
🍌 Fruit: Banana (42%)
🐶 Had a Pet: Yes (94%)
📗 Liked Books: Yes (83%)
It was a well-fought campaign by apples (36%), but better luck next election. Thanks to all the kids that came by to see us!
August 20, 2019 2:45pm
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Atlanta, Cowley Co.
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Atlanta located in Cowley County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on August 20 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or KDHE announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage: www.kdheks.gov/pws/emergencyresponse/water_disruption.htm
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at [email protected] or call 785-564-6767.
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The Kansas Water Office is the lead agency responsible for drought planning and response.
Help a friend if they need help from opioid misuse....
This prevention project is being provided through Cooperative Agreement number NU17CE92486, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It's not about WILLPOWER....
This prevention project is provided through Cooperative Agreement number NU17CE92486, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Improvements for River Park, Halstead roads begin Aug. 27
2019/08/23
Harvey County will begin a hot-mix asphalt program Aug. 27...
Commission adopts 2020 budget
2019/08/13
Harvey County's 2020 fiscal year budget was adopted Aug. 13...
Road work will limit travel on South West Road in August
2019/08/1
A road improvement project will limit a short stretch of...
County's 2020 recommended budget presents slight decrease
2019/07/23
The recommended budget presented by the Harvey County Commission for the...
Firework regulations for cities in Harvey County for 2019
2019/06/25
Cities in Harvey County set their own schedules and conditions...
Commission approves moving its meetings from Mondays to Tuesdays
2019/06/10
The Harvey County Commission approved a resolution at its June...
Commission sets schedule for 2020 budget hearings
2019/05/26
The Harvey County Commission will hold its 2020 budget hearings...
May flooding prompts new disaster declaration from Westfall
2019/05/22
Harvey County Commission Chair Chip Westfall signed a local emergency...
Westfall signs disaster proclamation for May flooding
2019/05/8
Harvey County Commission Chair Chip Westfall signed a local emergency...
Welcome to Harvey County
Nearly 35,000 residents call Harvey County home. The county landscape pairs picturesque country living with vibrant downtown shopping centers. Harvey County serves the cities of Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Newton, North Newton, Sedgwick, and Walton, as well as 15 townships.
Harvey County is home to a bustling airport and train service, innovative economic leaders, sprawling parks, and welcoming school districts. Food and entertainment opportunities abound, with even more amenities within a short driving distance to our friendly neighboring counties.
Events Schedule
Aug 27 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 31 Water War @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 2 Labor Day - County Facilities Closed @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 3 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 10 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 14 Owl Prowl / Holey Moley @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 17 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 24 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 28 Family Nature Scavenger Hunt @ 12:00 AM |
Oct 1 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 8 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 15 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 22 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 25 Haunted Forest @ 12:00 AM |
Oct 26 Haunted Forest @ 12:00 AM |
Oct 29 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 5 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 12 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 19 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
