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Saline County sheriff’s deputy sued for use of taser

2025-08-10T14:58:58-05:00August 10th, 2025|

Plaintiff alleges deputy tased her after she refused to exit a patrol vehicle, resulting in injuries. The lawsuit claims head trauma, nerve pain, and PTSD following the incident. Source: Salina Journal

Topeka Police Department acquires new robot dog

2025-08-08T07:37:50-05:00August 8th, 2025|

“Pepe” the robot dog is used in situations where officers would need to get more information and insight into a dangerous area, without putting an officer or a living K9 in danger. The robot dog has cameras, a microphone, and sensors to map out the room in front of it. Officers can speak through the speaker to talk to individuals from a safe distance. Read more: KSNT 27 News

State orders THC drinks off shelves

2025-08-07T08:42:05-05:00August 7th, 2025|

Agreeing with concerns that led Marion police to seize 130 THC-infused drinks last month, Kansas Bureau of Investigation is giving retailers an unspecified amount of time to remove all such beverages, which the agency contends are illegal. Read more: Marion County RECORD

Emporia Public Library receives ADOPT grant to install Wi-Fi benches in Emporia

2025-08-07T08:40:44-05:00August 7th, 2025|

To enhance broadband access across Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly announced $10.4 million in grants through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program Monday, including $48,989 for the Emporia Public Library (EPL) to install five solar-powered Wi-Fi benches in key locations, expanding free public Wi-Fi. Read more: www.emporiagazette.com - RSS Results in news,government/*

City of Basehor asks KDOT to address dangerous, deadly highway

2025-08-07T08:39:14-05:00August 7th, 2025|

Efforts to reduce the speed limit along U.S. 24 Highway in Basehor, Kansas, have ramped up following the death of 16-year-old Cody Lamping in June. Previous reporting states that on Tuesday, June 17, Lamping was driving southbound on 155th Street when he drove through a red light at State Avenue and 24 Highway and was hit by a truck. In the years leading up to the crash, and in the months following Lamping's death, residents have expressed concerns about the stretch of road – calling it dangerous and requesting that the city change its 65 mph speed limit. Read more: FOX [...]

City doubles mosquito spraying days

2025-08-07T08:38:09-05:00August 7th, 2025|

The City of Great Bend is doubling its mosquito spraying. City Administrator Logan Burns announced Monday that, going forward, foggers will be working from 8 p.m. to midnight on Mondays and Thursdays. In the past, spraying was only on Thursdays. Read more: Homepage

Proposed railroad line could have Newton stop

2025-08-07T08:37:30-05:00August 7th, 2025|

During the 1800s, train travel was the fastest way to travel coast-to-coast. Now, a private sector wants to bring railroad travel back to the mainstream with a proposed line spanning from New York to Los Angeles. AmeriStarRail has proposed using existing track for its Transcontinental Chief line, a diesel-engine powered railroad system that would allow people to travel from one side of the country to the other in 72 hours. Newton would be a stop on this travel line, slated for opening in 2026. Read more: Harvey County Now

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