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Johnson County approves 14% pay bump for sheriff’s deputies

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Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies are in line for a raise. On Thursday the Johnson County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously to increase starting pay for sheriff’s deputies. The sheriff’s department will now use a step pay plan for sworn civil service staff including deputies, master deputies, sergeants, lieutenants, captains, majors, bureau chiefs and colonels. This scale places starting pay for deputies at $27.50 an hour. ... To bolster recruitment efforts, new hires will temporarily start on the second step of the pay scale. Starting deputy pay will increase to $28.50 an hour until the department vacancies drop below 14 deputy [...]

Lawrence police use Google ‘geofence’ to identify suspect in late night break-in

info2022-09-30T07:30:34-05:00September 30th, 2022|

You can find nearly anything on Google, and Lawrence police are using the tech giant’s data to track and identify crime suspects. One such suspect is on trial this week in Douglas County District Court. The suspect, Lee Andrew Mitchell Pennington, 34, of Lawrence, is charged with aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and stalking after police used cellphone data from Google to track his movements the night of a home break-in in central Lawrence. Source: LJWorld

Hutchinson’s Fall Fest begins today

info2022-09-30T07:12:54-05:00September 30th, 2022|

It’s officially Fall, the weather is gorgeous, and it’s time to party. Bring on Hutch Fall Fest! Coming up this Friday and Saturday, September 30 and October 1, the festival kicks off the autumn season with a weekend jam-packed with fun activities for all ages and interests. ... “We really want to see it become an annual celebration of community,” said Amy Conkling, assistant executive director at Hutch Rec. “I like the whole weekend, and I love the fact that we get to work together and collaborate.” Conkling sees this event as becoming “a true community festival in a really great [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 29, 2022

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The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Here is the city’s 5-phase plan to fix WPD’s problem-riddled evidence facility

info2022-09-30T06:55:44-05:00September 30th, 2022|

Wichita City Manager Bob Layton took a lot of heat Monday after announcing a list of big problems at the Wichita Police Department evidence building after an audit almost two years ago. "Based on what I heard from the chief, I thought we were taking immediate action," said Layton, referring to when former Police Chief Gordon Ramsay first told him about the audit last year. It includes things like poor security, huge backlogs, lack of staff, and not storing some rape kits at the proper temperature. Source: KAKE - News

Charges filed after 68 dogs seized from Conway Springs home

info2022-09-30T07:05:17-05:00September 30th, 2022|

Sumner County officials have seized 68 dogs from a home in Conway Springs, and the homeowner was arrested for cruelty to animals. Deputies found the dogs suffering from poor health, malnourishment and traumatic injuries. Three dogs were taken last week by animal control officers in Wellington to a hospital for treatment. Deputies served a search warrant and seized 65 more dogs, ranging from puppies to adults. Several agencies have been helping to find foster homes for the dogs. Source: 101.3 KFDI

Hall celebrates retirement from DRC after 18 years

info2022-09-30T00:17:25-05:00September 30th, 2022|

Jay Hall has been a friendly face to co-workers and patrons of the Derby Recreation Center for nearly 18 years. As a facility coordinator, he helped ensure the rec center was running smoothly by overseeing the building operations while on duty. On Sept. 22, Hall celebrated his retirement with the DRC staff. There is a lot to reflect on after nearly two decades with the organization, but one thing that stood out to Hall was the people. He said he worked with a passionate staff that supported each other and worked well as a team. Source: Derby Informer | News

Slate of fall festivals set to begin

info2022-09-30T07:06:20-05:00September 30th, 2022|

A number of neighboring communities will be hosting fall festivals in the coming weeks, with Andover and Rose Hill among them. First up, Greater Andover Days will be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, with a number of additions to the normal slate of activities this year. There will be a photography contest, a pair of fitness-oriented events put on by the Andover YMCA, Touch a Truck, and tailgating/cook-off competition introduced with this year’s festival. ... According to festival president Lovina Finders, Rose Hill’s annual festivities will be a fun-filled weekend as well, taking place Oct.7-9. “We have a wonderful festival [...]

Olathe ranks No. 3 on Fortune list of Best Places to Live for Families

info2022-09-30T07:06:55-05:00September 30th, 2022|

Olathe is the third-best place in the United States for families to live, according to a Fortune report. The ranking highlights areas in the U.S. where multigenerational families are most likely to have access to critical resources, community support and financial well-being, according to a release from Fortune. The cities chosen had good access to hospitals, public schools and offered more support for aging relatives. They were also more affordable than cities in big metro areas such as Los Angeles and New York City. Source: Kansas City Business Journal

Nearly a pound of fentanyl-laced meth found in Garden City

info2022-09-30T00:02:32-05:00September 30th, 2022|

This is what nearly a pound of meth looks like. Law enforcement officers say they found it during a traffic stop in Garden City on Wednesday. A Garden City officer pulled over a Kia Soul. The officer said the woman driving it failed to signal a turn at a stop sign located at North 3rd and East Hamline. According to the Finney County Sheriff's office, the officer detained the driver and the car after becoming suspicious. A Finney County K-9 officer was called in to assist. The dog indicated there were possibly drugs in the car, which led to a search. [...]