Month: October 2016

Elections not rigged in Kansas, governor says

Gov. Sam Brownback today said elections in Kansas are not rigged.

He was asked to respond to a recent statement by candidate Donald Trump that elections were rigged.

“I think Kansas has free and fair elections,” Gov. Brownback said. “I’m sure there are problems in some places, but I’ve been on the ballot many times in the state of Kansas, and I think we have excellent election staff at the local and state level.

“I think they do an outstanding job, I think they’re very conscientious about it,” he said.

While there may be some problems in places, Gov. Brownback said overall Kansas has fair elections.

Gov. Brownback made the comment following a program to celebrate reading at the Boys and Girls Club in Kansas City, Kan.

Bridge ramp on eastbound I-70 to northbound I-635 to close for repairs Monday, Oct. 24

A bridge ramp on eastbound I-70 to northbound I-635 will close for bridge deck pavement repair work beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, and reopening at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the bridge ramp will be closed around the clock, weather permitting.

Advance message boards are in place alerting traffic to the ramp closure, according to KDOT. No marked detour will be provided. Traffic will be directed through the work zone via message boards, cones and signage.

Drivers should expect delays during their daily commutes and must use alternate routes during this around-the-clock ramp closure, according to KDOT.

Updated daily traffic information for this bridge deck repair project and for the Kansas City metro area can be viewed online at: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.

The Kansas Department of Transportation urged all motorists to be alert, take it slow and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through the project work zone.

A bridge ramp on eastbound I-70 to northbound I-635 will close for bridge deck pavement repair work beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, and reopening at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. (KDOT illustration)
A bridge ramp on eastbound I-70 to northbound I-635 will close for bridge deck pavement repair work beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, and reopening at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. (KDOT illustration)