25 Jul 2012

Fireworks and Campfire Ban at Wilson Lake, KS

Extreme heat and dry conditions at Wilson Lake have prompted officials to impose a fire ban. In an effort to protect the safety of persons and property, Russell County Commission's emergency ordinance has placed a resolution prohibiting the discharge of fireworks in the county. Officials have further issued a burn ban impacting the entirety of Wilson Lake for the following.

13 Jul 2012

Corps awards contract for levee repair

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District awarded a contract July 12 for more than $656,000 to repair Missouri River Levee R-440, which lies in both Atchison and Doniphan counties in Kansas.

12 Jul 2012

Corps releasing water from Kansas reservoirs to support navigation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District has recently begun releasing water from three area lakes in Kansas to provide navigation support on the Missouri River. The Missouri Basin Water Management Office requested on July 9 the Kansas City District begin providing navigation support.

18 Jun 2012

Corps provides Missouri River tour for Senators

The Northwestern Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a comprehensive overview of the Missouri River in both the Omaha and Kansas City districts May 29 and 30 for U.S. Senators Roy Blunt of Missouri and John Hoeven of North Dakota.

18 Jun 2012

53rd U.S. Army Chief of Engineers tours Missouri River

Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, the 53rd U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general and U.S. Army chief of engineers visited numerous sights along the Missouri River for a comprehensive overview of the challenges along the river today.