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Wichita police use mounted patrols to curb holiday shoplifting
As last-minute shoppers crowd Wichita stores before Christmas, police are stepping up patrols, which includes officers on horseback as part of an effort to crack down on shoplifting. Mounted officers can see over crowds, spot suspicious behavior faster, and respond…
County attorney, commissioners seek to boot Kansas sheriff from office
The Morton County attorney and the county commissioners want a new sheriff in town. County Attorney David Thompson and the Board of County Commissioners released a joint statement Thursday saying Sheriff Thad Earls and his staff have refused to resign.…
Kansas governor declares state of emergency in all counties over propane delays
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency declaration impacting the entirety of the Sunflower State. Kelly issued the declaration for all 105 counties in Kansas on Dec. 17. She cited delays in the delivery of propane for…
City launches contest to possibly replace its logo
Marion is now considering changing a city logo it has used in one form or another for a couple of decades. The city is asking members of the public to create their own designs and submit them by the end…
Weir school to close
School board officials for USD 247 agreed to close Southeast Elementary School in Weir at the end of the 2025-26 school year, according to the Pittsburg Morning Sun. A dropping enrollment coupled with projected renovations in excess of $750,000 to…
High winds lead to Kansas grass fires, elementary school evacuation
High winds whipping across Kansas quickly spread grass fires in areas across the state Thursday and forced the evacuation of a Buhler elementary school and an area in Reno County. Buhler USD 313 said on Facebook around 1:45 p.m. that…
Crawford county hits pause on energy plans
Crawford County commissioners extended a moratorium on certain energy development projects in Crawford County through 2026. The Commission voted Dec. 12 to prohibit solar and wind development for a year, while commissioners develop a new comprehensive plan, the Pittsburg Morning…
County extends moratorium on wind/solar
As promised, the county commissioned on Friday extended the moratorium on wind and solar development in the county until December 31, 2026, while the commission uses that time to develop a new comprehensive plan. Included in this round is not…
City of Leawood pushes back on potential Royals stadium at Aspiria campus
Leawood, KS, mayor expressed concerns about the potential impacts of a Kansas City Royals Stadium being built at the Overland Park Aspiria campus. Read more: FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
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