Harvey County News
Today we say goodbye to a friend and brother. Rest in Peace Levi, we miss you so much.
The funeral for Newton Police Department Sgt. Levi Minkevitch is Friday. Many of our deputies will be attending the procession and services scheduled throughout the day. If you see our neighbors from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol in Newton and throughout Harvey County during that time, it's because they're helping cover law enforcement in the county so that we can spend our time honoring Levi. There's nothing quite like having law enforcement friends willing to help out anytime you need them - which sounds a lot like the person we're paying our respects to tomorrow.
Here is more information on Levi's services from the Newton Police Department:
Funeral services for Sgt. Levi Minkevitch are private; however, the family would like to provide the community an opportunity to pay their respects by lining the processional route during Levi’s final patrol.
The procession will begin near SE 14th and Kansas at approximately 11:45 AM on Friday, Feb. 26. The procession will continue north to N Main and then east on East Broadway. Community members are invited to line the procession route to show support to Levi, his family, and the law enforcement community.The funeral for Newton Police Department Sgt. Levi Minkevitch is Friday. Many of our deputies will be attending the procession and services scheduled throughout the day. If you see our neighbors from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol in Newton and throughout Harvey County during that time, it's because they're helping cover law enforcement in the county so that we can spend our time honoring Levi. There's nothing quite like having law enforcement friends willing to help out anytime you need them - which sounds a lot like the person we're paying our respects to tomorrow.
Here is more information on Levi's services from the Newton Police Department:
Funeral services for Sgt. Levi Minkevitch are private; however, the family would like to provide the community an opportunity to pay their respects by lining the processional route during Levi’s final patrol.
The procession will begin near SE 14th and Kansas at approximately 11:45 AM on Friday, Feb. 26. The procession will continue north to N Main and then east on East Broadway. Community members are invited to line the procession route to show support to Levi, his family, and the law enforcement community.
#HesstonStrong ❤️🤍🖤Five years ago, a gunman killed three people and injured several others in an incident that began in Newton and ended at Excel Industries in Hesston. The actions were unconscionable and unspeakably tragic, leaving a scar many people in our communities still feel to this day. Our thoughts continue to be with the victims and their families.
There are few silver linings to an event like this. However, the event showed that heroes are among us, ready to respond in the darkest of moments. It showed the resilience of our community support systems. And it showed that the people of Harvey County are always ready to help one another when we need it most.
We are #Hesstonstrong, today and every day.
Five years ago, a gunman killed three people and injured several others in an incident that began in Newton and ended at Excel Industries in Hesston. The actions were unconscionable and unspeakably tragic, leaving a scar many people in our communities still feel to this day. Our thoughts continue to be with the victims and their families.
There are few silver linings to an event like this. However, the event showed that heroes are among us, ready to respond in the darkest of moments. It showed the resilience of our community support systems. And it showed that the people of Harvey County are always ready to help one another when we need it most.
We are #HesstonStrong, today and every day.
Statewide tornado drill is next week 🗓🌪Severe Weather Awareness Week is next week, March 1-5. That includes the statewide tornado drill, scheduled for March 2 at 10 a.m.
We encourage all residents and businesses to recognize the importance of the tornado drill, but we also understand the need to keep COVID-19 precautions in mind. It's not ideal to gather everyone into one room, but at least consider communicating and reviewing your organization's shelter options with your employees and staff, whether that's at their work stations, email, or however best fits your capabilities.
It's a great reminder with the spring storm season just around the corner!
Severe Weather Awareness Week is next week, March 1-5. That includes the statewide tornado drill, scheduled for March 2 at 10 a.m.
We encourage all residents and businesses to recognize the importance of the tornado drill, but we also understand the need to keep COVID-19 precautions in mind. It's not ideal to gather everyone into one room, but at least consider communicating and reviewing your organization's shelter options with your employees and staff, whether that's at their work stations, email, or however best fits your capabilities.
It's a great reminder with the spring storm season just around the corner!Severe Weather Awareness Week is next week, March 1-5. That includes the statewide tornado drill, scheduled for March 2 at 10 a.m.
We encourage all residents and businesses to recognize the importance of the tornado drill, but we also understand the need to keep COVID-19 precautions in mind. It's not ideal to gather everyone into one room, but at least consider communicating and reviewing your organization's shelter options with your employees and staff, whether that's at their work stations, email, or however best fits your capabilities.
It's a great reminder with the spring storm season just around the corner!
Another video from Dr. Mike!
#bcbskspathways#bcbskspathways
HMC Med Kitchen | Episode 3: Roasted Pork Loin & Fall Veggies
HMC Med Kitchen | Episode 3: Roasted Pork Loin & Fall Veggies
Harvey County Commission Chairman George "Chip" Westfall signed a local disaster emergency declaration today in regard to winter storms that affected the county this past week. The disaster declaration identifies damage to property or economic hardships due to the weather conditions.
The intent of the disaster declaration is to alert the state government, as well as state legislators, of the impact the conditions have had on our communities. It provides an avenue for municipalities to convey the financial challenges they may face due to the circumstances created by the winter storms.
2020 Annual Report
51,320 CAD Calls for Service; down 11.68% from 2019, biggest drop in our history. While Disturbances, Suicides and Grass Fires were way up, most other activities dropped significantly. For instance, Traffic Stops by Officers dropped over 3,700.
Phone Calls: 104,993 total calls (up from 102,743), 29,669 9-1-1 calls (up from 29, 250). Wireless calls now make up 79% of 9-1-1 calls. VOIP calls jumped from 2,328 to 3,649! We had 19 text calls. 99.5% of 9-1-1 calls are answered on the first ring. None rang more than 3 times.
Busiest hour: 4pm. Slowest hour: 3am. Busiest period: Jan 22 from 1pm-2pm with 43 9-1-1 calls.
Teletype: 920, 577 activities (down from 1,051,364). Kansas and Out of State inquiries were down considerably; Stolen articles and license plates and PFA entries were up.
Staff: We have over 200 years experience in our Center; 2 with over 30 years, 3 in the mid teens, 11 with 5-10 years and 5 with less than 5 years.
Harvey County Commission Chairman George "Chip" Westfall signed a local disaster emergency declaration today in regard to winter storms that affected the county this past week. The disaster declaration identifies damage to property or economic hardships due to the weather conditions.
The intent of the disaster declaration is to alert the state government, as well as state legislators, of the impact the conditions have had on our communities. It provides an avenue for municipalities to convey the financial challenges they may face due to the circumstances created by the winter storms.Harvey County Commission Chairman George "Chip" Westfall signed a local disaster emergency declaration today in regard to winter storms that affected the county this past week. The disaster declaration identifies damage to property or economic hardships due to the weather conditions.
The intent of the disaster declaration is to alert the state government, as well as state legislators, of the impact the conditions have had on our communities. It provides an avenue for municipalities to convey the financial challenges they may face due to the circumstances created by the winter storms.
Virtual movie and panel - sounds like a great way to get motivated for spring biking!
Here is the latest update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding cases of COVID-19 in Harvey County:
▪️ Cases to date: 3,339 (36 new cases since Feb. 15)
▪️ Recovered to date: 3,227 (50 recovered since Feb. 15)
▪️ Known active cases: 55 (Down 19 since Feb. 15)
▪️ Deaths to date: 57
▪️ Current hospitalizations: 6
▪️ People tested to date: 13,549 (203 new people since Feb. 15)
▪️ Total PCR tests to date: 27,741 (580 new PCR tests since Feb. 15)
Additional statistical and demographic information can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
New COVID-19 cases have continued to trend downward this month (we had 85 active cases as of Feb. 1). We appreciate all the people that have put in tremendous effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, and our medical community that has worked tirelessly throughout. It's still important to keep up precautions - wearing a face mask, good hand hygiene and avoiding large gatherings - but we're in a much better place than we were these past several months.
If you're sick with COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home and contact your medical provider. Additionally, Hesston Pharmacy, Harvey Drug and Gifts and WellHealth are a few of the locations that offer COVID-19 testing. WellHealth is open at the Chisholm Trail Center Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can schedule an appointment for a test at www.gogettested.com.
We're continuing to work through Phase Two of the State's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Phase Two includes people 65 and older, congregate settings and high-contact critical workers. This is a large phase that potentially includes thousands of people, but we're getting through hundreds of people each week with the COVID-19 vaccine we receive. Right now, we're still working through our waiting list for those 65 and older, as well as focusing on congregate settings such as emergency shelters, homeless shelters and senior living or adult care homes that were not included in Phase One. We're close to wrapping up vaccinations for law enforcement, first responders and K-12 employees that wanted them. Those individuals, as well as anyone in Phase One that has not yet been vaccinated, remain eligible.
More local COVID-19 vaccination info can be found here: www.harveycounty.com/covid19vaccine
Free, Fast, Easy, Accessible Covid-19 testing for all. Testing in Dallas, Fort Worth, Columbia
Free, Fast, Easy, Accessible Covid-19 testing for all. Testing in Dallas, Fort Worth, Columbia
GoGetTested.com aims to keep communities across the US open and safe by making access to Covid-19 testing available for everyone.Thinking about doing a container garden or putting in some raised beds this year? Check this out!
#kdhecdrr #healthyKS #bcbskspathways
Black Lives, Black Lungs - a 15 minute watch, but well worth it!
#kdhecdrr #healthyKS
www.lincolnmondy.com/black-lives-black-lungs
Black Lives / Black Lungs — LincolnMondy.com
Black Lives / Black Lungs — LincolnMondy.com
A short film documenting Big Tobacco’s 50+ year campaign transforming menthol into a “black cigarette.”
Never too late: Eating right is good at any age
Never too late: Eating right is good at any age
Never too late: Eating right is good at any age
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025 provide direction for living healthy through all life stages, birth through adulthood.Several updates on COVID-19 vaccinations from the Health Department included in here.
As of this week, more than 2,000 people have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine through the Health Department! There's still a long way to go, but we are excited to help protect the health of our communities.
65+ COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration - Harvey County
65+ COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration - Harvey County
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
For those with COVID19 Vaccination appointments today (2/19) with Harvey County Health Department, they have been postponed.
There were weather delays in receiving the shipment of vaccine. You will be called for the next available appointment.
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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
Mar 2 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 9 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 16 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 23 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 30 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 10 Second-half Taxes Due @ 5:00 PM |
