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What's the outlook for safety improvements at this U.S. 54 intersection outside Wichita?
At 9:19 a.m. on Oct. 27, a Goddard resident sent a text expressing concerns about the intersection of U.S. 54 and 215th Street West. Before that morning was over, 68-year-old Wichita resident Bradley Alan Voran would be pronounced dead after being involved in a two-vehicle accident at that very intersection, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report. Residential and commercial growth have led to increased safety concerns in recent years. “The city of Goddard shares concerns regarding the safety of the 215th and U.S. 54 intersection and others such as the 199th and U.S. 54 intersection,” said Goddard City Manager Craig Crossette, in an email to The Eagle. Development of the new Trail’s End subdivision , southeast of the 215th Street West and U.S. 54 intersection, has added vehicle and school bus traffic to the area. And more homes are still being built. Additionally, PrairieLand Partners recently confirmed that it has purchased 26.2 acres near that intersection to build a John Deere dealership , where customers will go to service or purchase tractors, combines, sprayers and applicator equipment, planters, seeders, excavators, backhoes and loaders, among other things. That intersection is also home to a Dillons Distribution Center, which has hundreds
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Maize school evacuated due to suspected carbon monoxide leak
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed a suspected carbon monoxide leak at Maize South Elementary School. The school has been evacuated. At least four people may have been sickened. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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ICYMI: Lange clears hurdle to bring hundreds of new homes to this Wichita suburb
Lange Real Estate is moving ahead with a large multifamily development west of 167th Street West between Maple and Central in Goddard that could add 550 to 600 residences. The Goddard City Council will consider final approval Nov. 16 of a zoning change and development plan necessary for the project to go forward.
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Wichita-area data center rules remain under review after a committee takes no action
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A committee considering proposed data center regulations for Wichita and Sedgwick County took no action Thursday, postponing the matter until its next meeting in December. The Advance Plans Committee discussed a proposal that includes multiple annual air quality reports, plans to minimize noise, and water...