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‘It’s been too long without picking up people’s trash’: Haysville city leaders calling for solution to trash problems
After months of complaints against a local trash service, Haysville city leaders are calling for the owner’s license to be revoked. ... The owner of the company blames a lack of staff and broken-down trucks. Problems he says he’s been…
Wichita BOE given proposed solutions for overcrowding at Southeast High School
The Wichita Board of Education (BOE) was given a presentation on proposed solutions for the concern of overcrowding at Wichita Southeast High School at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 3. The presentation reveals that the school is more than 100…
Wichita announces two out-of-state finalists for police chief
The city of Wichita named two out-of-state finalists for the Wichita Police Department’s top position on Monday afternoon, according to city spokesperson Megan Lovely. The candidates are Mario Knapp of Miami and Joseph Sullivan of Philadelphia. Both candidates have decades…
Developer wants De Soto to add 2,800 acres to its annexation
The boundary for redevelopment efforts on the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in De Soto could be expanded soon. On Thursday, the De Soto City Council will consider an amendment to the city's predevelopment agreement with Sunflower Redevelopment Group to…
Salina’s waste is being checked for COVID-19 and other diseases
As part of a nationwide initiative, scientists from two of the top research institutes in America are studying what is being flushed down the toilets of Salinans right now. Salina is taking part in the Wastewater Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network…
Kansas Roads Are Among the Most Dangerous in the Country
Traffic deaths are on the rise in the United States, according to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. An estimated 20,175 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes from January through June 2022, the most in…
How Wichita Public Schools handle concussions in high school football
There was a law passed back in 2011 that requires all schools to immediately remove an athlete from a game or practice in any sport if they are showing any signs of a concussion or head injury. That's just part…
Woofstock draws crowd to Sedgwick County Park
A large crowd filled Sedgwick County Park for the 2022 Woofstock celebration Saturday. The annual fundraiser helps provide care for over 16,000 animals every year. In addition, the event featured live music, food, vendors, freebies, games, and giveaways. The's the…
Mayor Whipple pushes for extra layer of oversight at Wichita Police Department
Mayor Brandon Whipple says it’s time for elected officials to step in and provide additional oversight of the Wichita Police Department amid an escalating feud between police leaders and the city manager’s office. The composition of the proposed task force…
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