Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
Atchison County is looking into upgrading their dispatch systems.
County Commissioners and stakeholders in joint communications met with GeoComm this week to discuss new technologies to meet emergency needs more efficiently.
County Commissioner Jeff Schuele explains.
(Play Audio) RT: :28
Schuele said Commissioners asked GeoComm to return in the future with a proposal that would include GPS location on all emergency and first responder vehicles.
(Audio Continues) RT: :22
He says the cost could be in the neighborhood of 50 thousand dollars.
Commissioners also took their meeting on the road, to view McPherson Road near Cummings, which could see improvements to handle trucks for a proposed rock quarry in that area.
They also viewed a fracture critical bridge on 258th Road South of U-S 59, as well as River Road.
Commissioners didn’t meet this (Wednesday) morning as they are attending (attended) the annual Kansas County Commissioner Association meeting in Lawrence.
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Sabetha couple killed in Brown Co crash
Holton schools mourn student death
Info sought on missing Sabetha teen
Missing Atchison couple draws renewed interest
Dean, assistant, secured for proposed BC med school
Registered drug offender returned to Atchison Co Jail
Tecumseh Prison inmates arrested for 2023 assaults
Injuries, damage averted in Sabetha house fire
Trump thankful for late Deputy's service, sends Brown Co letter
Spilled mower fuel blamed for Atchison fire
Two arrested after Humboldt search warrant
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters
Former Atchison Co Commissioner passes at 97
Atchison man pleads not guilty to charges in Brown Co case
Ceremony Tuesday for historic Lady Ravens victory
Additional Nemaha County filings
Richardson Co board conducts grievance hearing
LATEST STORIES
Mayetta man faces child sex-crimes in Shawnee Co
Annual activities planned for Saturday in Atchison
Holt County MO I-29 ramp project scheduled
Scrub -seal projects planned in NW Missouri
Richardson County Board denies grievances
Falls City Council approves bonds for added electrical capacity
Atchison man pleads not guilty to charges in Brown Co case
RELATED STORIES
Atchison Co Commission Focuses On Speed Limits
Warnock Lake in Atchison Under Public Health Warning
Auburn School Board Approves Bids
Amelia Earhart Bridge Open to Final Traffic Configuration
One Person Injured in Atchison Wreck
MMA Meet and Greet Hopes to Provide Spark to Atchison Economy
Atchison Co Commission to Talk Transfer Station Privatization
Jefferson Co Requests Exemption from New Concealed Carry Law
Hiawatha, Ks 66434