Winfield local news summary

Winfield Partners on $800,000 Tennis Court Overhaul

City To Renew Agreement with Midwest Moos Baseball Collegiate summer team

Board discusses Buffalo Flats transmission line route

Commissioners voice concerns over eminent domain

Winfield Partners on $800,000 Tennis Court Overhaul

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield City Commission is set to consider a development agreement to reconstruct seven tennis courts at the T.H. Vaughn Tennis Facility, a joint project estimated to cost between $750,000 and $800,000. The initiative is a collaboration between the City, USD 465, Southwestern College, and the Winfield Recreation Commission, with each entity agreeing to split the costs equally. According to city documents, three of the courts were recently removed from play due to surface issues, prompting the coalition to pursue full replacement rather than short-term repairs, with the city’s financial share capped at $200,000.

City To Renew Agreement with Midwest Moos Baseball Collegiate summer team

WINFIELD, Kan. — The commission will vote on a resolution to extend its partnership with the Midwest Moos, authorizing a field use agreement that allows the collegiate summer baseball organization to utilize the Broadway Sports Complex for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The contract stipulates a $2,000 annual rental fee and permits beer sales in designated areas, provided no youth games are occurring on adjacent fields. City staff recommended the renewal, noting that the organization has increased community involvement and operated with few issues over the past four years.

Board discusses Buffalo Flats transmission line route

WINFIELD, Kan. - The commission received an update regarding the routing study for the Buffalo Flats-Delaware 345-kilovolt transmission line project. The commission chair noted that constituents have expressed relief that the proposed line is currently not projected to pass through their specific section of the county. No official action was taken by the board regarding the project at this meeting.

Commissioners voice concerns over eminent domain

WINFIELD, Kan. - During the discussion of the transmission line project, board members expressed concern regarding reports of property rights violations. Commissioners discussed allegations that utility groups may be seizing complete properties rather than just securing easements, with claims of over $2 billion in liens filed in the region. The board advised residents to stay informed through local media channels regarding these developments.

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