Category: Local News

Nor ski or swim in it. Its probably best just to stay away from Riggs Pond till the harmful Algae bloom is over. Contact with the water could lead to illness. I think looking at it might even be bad for your eyes. Its bright green color may burn your retnas. Keep your pets and livestock away also.

FYI its never a good idea to drink water from the pond.

From KWCH.com

Kent Foley, President of Arrest A Pest — Pest Solutions says that large brown widow has been removed from a home in Haysville, Sedgwick County, KS. It is believed to be the first found in the state. The spider is now residing safely in an enclosure in Foley’s office.

Read the full story here.

Before she was Mother Goose she was a Silly Goose. This video taken last summer on Riggs pond was recently shared with me. I believe this is Riggs Park’s Mother Goose.

From the Derby Informer…

Incentives introduced in February for new homeowners and businesss owners have done so well that the city council recently voted to extend the program.

The $1,500 homeowner grants can be used toward closing costs, landscaping, a water bill credit or a combination of all three.

Read full article here.

More on the incentive program here.

City of Haysville Home Grant 2011 from City of Haysville on Vimeo.

What: The Magic Trail in Haysville, Kansas will be presenting the Wizards of Wichita. The Wizards in Friday’s performance are a part of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. These special guests will be sure to entertain the crowd with magic.
Where: The Magic Trail begins at the Haysville Library.
When: Friday, July 29 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

Cyclist Tami Maphet submitted these photos taken on a 100+ degree ride on Haysvilles bike/walking path.

Youll find this magical machine at homeland Foods.

From the Wichita business Journal…

A new franchisee for the Detroit-based carry-out chain has signed a lease on 1,350 square feet in the Wichita suburb. Steve and Jennifer Smith say they plan to open up for business in September.

“The market’s good for a new pizza place down here,” Steve Smith says.

Full story here.

At the last Haysville City Council meeting the Mayor appointed Jeff Whitfield as the citys new Police Chief to replace current Chief Mike McElroy who is expected to retire.
At the same meeting the Mayor appointed Janie Cox to the position of City Clerk and Treasurer to replace Beverly Rogers who will be also retiring.