Harvey County News
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wichita PD this morning. May the wounded officer recover fully and quickly.
Father's Day weekend! Stop by Newton Farm & Art Market and check out the wind chimes by SMOKY ROSE.
Read WHILE walking? Yes please!
New Book Walk: "A Tallgrass Prairie Alphabet"
New Book Walk: "A Tallgrass Prairie Alphabet"
Need a snack at the pool or when out and about this summer?Busy at the pool with your kiddos? Check out this list of nutritious summer pool snacks to pack in your cooler for snack time! www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/11-healthy-summer-pool-snacks/
ATTENTION CAMPERS!
In the past two years we have seen the camping pastime gain tremendous popularity, which is absolutely wonderful. However, we have been hearing from potential campers frustrated to see camping spots being taken up but not being actively used. We hear you. While we do not want to start enforcing these regulations in the middle of the camping season, beginning in the 2022 camping season we will require a camper/RV, tent, or registered vehicle, to be placed in a PAID camp site with a completed permit. We will no longer allow chairs, coolers, pylons, firewood, boats, etc. to be used to indicate an occupied campsite. Beginning in 2022, those patrons not following these regulations will have their property removed from the campsite and the campsite will be made available to others, regardless of prior payment being made. Every attempt will be made to contact the patron that has had their property removed and their belongings returned to them. We will do our best to find an alternative campsite for the patron once they have returned to the park. However, we cannot guarantee an alternative site will be available. We will be unable to refund camping fees paid so it is especially important that everyone follow the rules.
Article V – Camping and Campsites, Section 2: Campsites:
A. Campsites are only for employing a tent, travel trailer, motor home or other similar device for establishment of temporary accommodations.
B. Campsites are located on number camping pads or other areas as designated by a Park Ranger.
C. Campsites shall not be left unattended for a period to exceed 12 hours or overnight.
J. When a person abandons a recreational vehicle or any other personal property in the parks for 48 hours or longer or when the recreational vehicle or other personal property interferes with the public use of the parks, Harvey County Parks Department may remove and impound the recreational vehicle or any other personal property. Impounding, storage and dispositions of any recreational vehicle or other personal property shall be pursuant to K.S.A. 8-1102
This is not a complete list of rules and regulations. A copy of Harvey County Parks Regulations, Resolution No. 2019-6 can be found at, www.harveycounty.com/departments/parks.html and then click on “You can find our park rules and regulations here”. A copy can also be requested by calling the park office at (316)283-5420.
These regulations have been in place for many years. In the past we have had the flexibility to be a bit relaxed in enforcing them. With camping space being more and more in demand we are finding it necessary that these rules are followed.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and want everyone to have an equal opportunity to enjoy Harvey County Parks.
Parks
Harvey County is located in south central Kansas, along the Little Arkansas River. Harvey County is approximately ten miles north of the City of Wichita, and is within the northern portion of the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area. The County encompasses 540 square miles, is 18 miles wide in its....Overnight, the Sheriff's Office was called to a suspicious persons report at the Kwik Shop in Burrton. Upon arrival, our deputy found two individuals doing mechanical repairs on their vehicle in the parking lot. The individuals began giving conflicting stories to the deputy, including fictitious identifying information.
Our K-9 unit was dispatched to the scene to conduct a free air search. K-9 Odie indicated drugs were present inside the vehicle, determining probable cause.
Items found in the vehicle included about 500 grams of methamphetamine, 19 grams of heroin, more than 100 pills of Fentanyl, miscellaneous drug paraphernalia, and stolen identification cards. The methamphetamine alone has an estimated street value of $11,000.
David Dean and Cassie Nichols, both of Erie, Pa., were taken into custody, and are being held at the Detention Center on $50,000 bonds. Both have been charged with one count each for alleged distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of Fentanyl, distribution of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia.
We appreciate the great work by our deputies, and especially K-9 Odie, on their continued efforts to reduce drug activity and distribution in our county.Overnight, the Sheriff's Office was called to a suspicious persons report at the Kwik Shop in Burrton. Upon arrival, our deputy found two individuals doing mechanical repairs on their vehicle in the parking lot. The individuals began giving conflicting stories to the deputy, including fictitious identifying information.
Our K-9 unit was dispatched to the scene to conduct a free air search. K-9 Odie indicated drugs were present inside the vehicle, determining probable cause.
Items found in the vehicle included about 500 grams of methamphetamine, 19 grams of heroin, more than 100 pills of Fentanyl, miscellaneous drug paraphernalia, and stolen identification cards. The methamphetamine alone has an estimated street value of $11,000.
David Dean and Cassie Nichols, both of Erie, Pa., were taken into custody, and are being held at the Detention Center on $50,000 bonds. Both have been charged with one count each for alleged distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of Fentanyl, distribution of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia.
We appreciate the great work by our deputies, and especially K-9 Odie, on their continued efforts to reduce drug activity and distribution in our county.
The Harvey County driver's license office at the Harvey County Courthouse will close at 12:30 p.m. today. It will reopen for its regular hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) again on Friday.
This does not affect other Treasurer's Office services (vehicle tags, tax information, etc.).
Start the weekend off right - hit the Farmers Market then head to Athletic Park for some Zumba!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Come out this Saturday, June 19th, from 9-11 AM at Athletic park for a FREE Hawaiian-themed Zumba Party hosted by the Newton YMCA! You don't want to miss it! 💃🌺🥥
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Good advice for keeping your pet safe in case of an emergency!This is Sherman. Sherman is a big ol' doggo that we very much love. Sherman counts on us to keep him safe and healthy, and in turn, he provides many great memories and reasons to smile. June is #PetPreparednessMonth, a reminder to take a few minutes to make sure you're ready to help your pet just in case of an emergency or disaster. A few tips:
🐶 Make a Plan. Have a safe place for you and your pet to go in an emergency. Have a neighbor, friend or family member identified that knows to get your pet to safety if you're not able to.
🐶 Build an Emergency Kit. Just like humans should have an emergency kit ready for themselves, they should help pack one for their pet, too. Have a supply of their favorite food and some water ready. Think about helpful items such as a water dish, backup collar or ID tag, sanitation items, or any medicine they need.
🐶 Stay Informed. Stay aware of local conditions, and make sure you have multiple ways of receiving alerts. Those alerts and awareness help give you much-needed time to ensure you and your pet can both make it to safety.
Please take the time to prep for your pet! Sherman appreciates it!
We participated in the 2021 Kansas Click It or Ticket campaign May 21-31. The Sheriff's Office wrote 102 safety belt citations, seven child restraint citations and one additional citation for no ignition interlock requirement during that time.
While a part of this campaign is enforcement, our ultimate goal with it is education. Wearing a seat belt is a small, easy way to ensure a safer driving experience for you and everyone you share the road with. Adult seat belt compliance is about 85 percent in Kansas. Meanwhile, half of all fatalities in vehicle crashes occur among those not wearing a seat belt. Simply put, seat belts help save lives.
The Click It or Ticket campaign was supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.We participated in the 2021 Kansas Click It or Ticket campaign May 21-31. The Sheriff's Office wrote 102 safety belt citations, seven child restraint citations and one additional citation for no ignition interlock requirement during that time.
While a part of this campaign is enforcement, our ultimate goal with it is education. Wearing a seat belt is a small, easy way to ensure a safer driving experience for you and everyone you share the road with. Adult seat belt compliance is about 85 percent in Kansas. Meanwhile, half of all fatalities in vehicle crashes occur among those not wearing a seat belt. Simply put, seat belts help save lives.
The Click It or Ticket campaign was supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.
This is Sherman. Sherman is a big ol' doggo that we very much love. Sherman counts on us to keep him safe and healthy, and in turn, he provides many great memories and reasons to smile. June is #petpreparednessmonth, a reminder to take a few minutes to make sure you're ready to help your pet just in case of an emergency or disaster. A few tips:
🐶 Make a Plan. Have a safe place for you and your pet to go in an emergency. Have a neighbor, friend or family member identified that knows to get your pet to safety if you're not able to.
🐶 Build an Emergency Kit. Just like humans should have an emergency kit ready for themselves, they should help pack one for their pet, too. Have a supply of their favorite food and some water ready. Think about helpful items such as a water dish, backup collar or ID tag, sanitation items, or any medicine they need.
🐶 Stay Informed. Stay aware of local conditions, and make sure you have multiple ways of receiving alerts. Those alerts and awareness help give you much-needed time to ensure you and your pet can both make it to safety.
Please take the time to prep for your pet! Sherman appreciates it!This is Sherman. Sherman is a big ol' doggo that we very much love. Sherman counts on us to keep him safe and healthy, and in turn, he provides many great memories and reasons to smile. June is #PetPreparednessMonth, a reminder to take a few minutes to make sure you're ready to help your pet just in case of an emergency or disaster. A few tips:
🐶 Make a Plan. Have a safe place for you and your pet to go in an emergency. Have a neighbor, friend or family member identified that knows to get your pet to safety if you're not able to.
🐶 Build an Emergency Kit. Just like humans should have an emergency kit ready for themselves, they should help pack one for their pet, too. Have a supply of their favorite food and some water ready. Think about helpful items such as a water dish, backup collar or ID tag, sanitation items, or any medicine they need.
🐶 Stay Informed. Stay aware of local conditions, and make sure you have multiple ways of receiving alerts. Those alerts and awareness help give you much-needed time to ensure you and your pet can both make it to safety.
Please take the time to prep for your pet! Sherman appreciates it!
Here is the latest weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 in Harvey County:
Cases
◼ Cases to date: 3,690 (8 new cases since June 7)
◼ Recovered to date: 3,613 (4 recovered since June 7)
◼ Known active cases: 8 (Up 4 since June 7)
◼ Deaths to date: 69
◼ Current hospitalizations: 0
Testing
🔹 Two-week percent positivity: 2.78% (Up 0.41% since June 7)
🔹 People tested to date: 16,349 (71 new people since June 7)
🔹 Total PCR tests to date: 33,391 (158 new tests since June 7)
Vaccinations
🔸 Residents vaccinated with one dose: 452.2 per 1,000 people
🔸 Residents 12+ vaccinated with one dose: 533.8 per 1,000 people
Our rate of COVID-19 vaccinations has continued to grow in Harvey County, and we've maintained our spot as one of the highest-vaccinated counties in Kansas. Harvey County has the fifth-highest rate in the state of individuals 12 years old and older that have been vaccinated (the eligible population). That's a testament to our communities, as well as the local health providers that have helped us achieve that. Great work!
You can find a list of conveniently located local health providers in our area with the vaccine of your choice at www.vaccines.gov.
Additional local statistics can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19statsHere is the latest weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 in Harvey County:
Cases
◼ Cases to date: 3,690 (8 new cases since June 7)
◼ Recovered to date: 3,613 (4 recovered since June 7)
◼ Known active cases: 8 (Up 4 since June 7)
◼ Deaths to date: 69
◼ Current hospitalizations: 0
Testing
🔹 Two-week percent positivity: 2.78% (Up 0.41% since June 7)
🔹 People tested to date: 16,349 (71 new people since June 7)
🔹 Total PCR tests to date: 33,391 (158 new tests since June 7)
Vaccinations
🔸 Residents vaccinated with one dose: 452.2 per 1,000 people
🔸 Residents 12+ vaccinated with one dose: 533.8 per 1,000 people
Our rate of COVID-19 vaccinations has continued to grow in Harvey County, and we've maintained our spot as one of the highest-vaccinated counties in Kansas. Harvey County has the fifth-highest rate in the state of individuals 12 years old and older that have been vaccinated (the eligible population). That's a testament to our communities, as well as the local health providers that have helped us achieve that. Great work!
You can find a list of conveniently located local health providers in our area with the vaccine of your choice at www.vaccines.gov.
Additional local statistics can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
We want to give a HUGE "Thank You" to this group of outstanding individuals from the McConnell Air Force Base. They did some great work today by removing invasive bush honeysuckle at the Steve Harper trail area! It was hot and sweaty work. Thanks again!We want to give a HUGE "Thank You" to this group of outstanding individuals from the McConnell Air Force Base. They did some great work today by removing invasive bush honeysuckle at the Steve Harper trail area! It was hot and sweaty work. Thanks again!
Come see us at the Healthy Harvey Coalition Annual Celebration - Athletic Park (Newton)until 8 this evening
Very cool! This is one of 10 bike repair stations being installed in communities around Harvey County - one in every city, and four around Newton. Great work, Healthy Harvey Coalition! 🚲🚲
P.S. The Healthy Harvey Coalition's annual celebration is this evening at Athletic Park. Great opportunity to learn more about the Coalition's efforts, or just for a relaxing evening in the park.KLCH is excited to have a Bike Repair Station next to the Pavilion for the community to use! This was done in partnership with the Healthy Harvey Coalition and the City of Halstead. Healthy Harvey Coalition City of Halstead, Kansas
Commission to hold department budget hearings in June
2021/05/19
The Harvey County Commission will hold its annual department budget...
County commission removes local health orders
2021/03/23
(Updated March 23, 2021)The Harvey County Commission voted unanimously to...
Road and Bridge beginning 2021 asphalt patching
2021/03/5
Harvey County Road and Bridge will begin its 2021 asphalt...
County commission updates mass gathering limits
2021/02/9
(Feb. 9, 2021)The Harvey County Commission has loosened the requirements...
Appraiser's Office publishes 2021 market study analysis
2021/02/2
The Harvey County Appraiser's Office has published the findings of...
Harvey County, Health Ministries partner for COVID-19 vaccinations
2021/01/26
The Harvey County Health Department and Health Ministries have partnered...
Elected officials take oath of office
2021/01/14
Officials elected to hold office for Harvey County were sworn...
County commissioner Ron Krehbiel passes away
2021/01/9
Harvey County Commissioner Ron Krehbiel passed away Jan. 9. He...
Commission extends local health order on mass gathering limit
2021/01/5
The Harvey County Commission voted to extend a local health...
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
Jun 22 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 29 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 5 |
Jul 6 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Jul 7 County Commission Budget Discussion @ 12:00 AM |
Jul 12 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Jul 13 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Jul 20 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Jul 27 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 2 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Aug 3 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 4 Healthy Harvey Coalition meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 9 Parks Advisory Board Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 10 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 17 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 24 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 31 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 6 Labor Day (County facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 7 County Commission Meeting @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 13 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
