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Police Chief – Ellsworth, KS (Review September 16, 2025)

2025-07-29T08:29:30-05:00July 29th, 2025|

City of Ellsworth – Job Opening Position: Police Chief Location: Police Department, Ellsworth, KS Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt Salary: $68,640 - $87,360 (DOE) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled - Application Review will begin September 16, 2025  The City of Ellsworth, Kansas is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. This full-time, exempt role is under the direction of the Mayor, City Administrator and Governing Body. The Police Chief is a highly incumbent managerial position that is active in planning, organizing, and directing the Ellsworth, Kansas Police Department’s goals and focus. The Police Chief is responsible for protecting the life and [...]

Wichita leaders exploring options for water conservation

2025-07-28T12:58:57-05:00July 28th, 2025|

Wichita city leaders are trying to decide how the city will save water once Stage 2 drought restrictions end. Once those restrictions end, Wichita could move to allow outdoor watering every other day. Read more: KWCH

AG Opinion 2025-15: RHID requirements

2025-07-28T12:49:13-05:00July 28th, 2025|

K.S.A. 12-5252(a) exempts cities in counties subject to the FEMA-1711-DR or FEMA-1699 disaster declarations and those counties from certain statutory requirements for the establishment of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District, including the requirement of holding a public hearing on the proposal, but this exemption only applied prior to July 1, 2013. The provisions of K.S.A. 12-5246(c), which authorize other taxing entities to nullify or void a city or county’s establishment of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District, apply even when the city or county is not required to hold a public hearing. This action must be taken with 30 days of the [...]

Hutchinson set to host world horseshoe throwing championship

2025-07-28T12:46:54-05:00July 28th, 2025|

Visit Hutch announced on Sunday that they have been selected by the National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) to host the 2026 World Doubles Championship. It will take place from Oct. 9-11, 2026, at the horseshoe pitching mounds in Rice Park and hosted in conjunction with the Rice Park Ringers Horseshoe Club. Read more: KSN-TV

Miltonvale Pool Receives New Shade

2025-07-28T08:07:24-05:00July 28th, 2025|

In conjunction with the local Lions Club and City Council, Miltonvale volunteers put up a shade canopy for the city pool. Together, the entities designed, built, and installed the canopy, which is now located on the pool’s sun deck. Read more: KCLY Radio

Wyandotte County deputy killed in shooting; suspect in custody

2025-07-28T08:06:35-05:00July 28th, 2025|

A Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Saturday afternoon while responding to a call involving a reported threat with a firearm. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. at a home in the 2600 block of S. 30th Street in Kansas City, Kansas. A woman had contacted police earlier, requesting assistance while moving out of the residence, citing concerns for her safety. She told authorities a man inside the house had threatened her friends with a gun. Deputy Elijah Ming, 34, and an officer with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department responded to the [...]

‘Cool guy’: 80s rockstar pulled over in Kansas en route to show

2025-07-28T08:05:19-05:00July 28th, 2025|

Sheriff's deputies in Kansas made an unexpected traffic stop on Friday when they pulled over a vehicle carrying none other than 1980s pop-rock icon John Waite and his band. Sergeant Justin Rugg conducted the stop as the group was headed to Dodge City, Kansas, for a performance at United Wireless Arena. A longtime fan, Rugg couldn’t hide his excitement. The Kiowa County Sheriff's Office shared the encounter in a lighthearted social media post, calling Waite a “cool guy” and thanking him for taking a photo with the sergeant. Read more: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com

Law enforcement officials, residents speak on deadly KCK trench collapse

2025-07-28T08:04:05-05:00July 28th, 2025|

We now know the name of the man who died after a trench collapsed in the city Thursday. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) says 54-year-old Francisco Rodriguez, a resident of the city, died that day. The collapse happened at 16th Street and Metropolitan Avenue near the train tracks and the Kansas River. Read more: KSNT 27 News

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