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Backers have high hopes for planned disc golf course at Lenexa’s Black Hoof Park
Pickleball, move over. There’s a new contender for fastest growing sport that may soon dominate local park and recreation programs in Johnson County. Disc golf baskets have been popping up everywhere: Johnson County Park and Recreation District has three, Sar-Ko-Par…
City of Lawrence preps camp for people experiencing homelessness
The city’s Homeless Initiatives Division is funneling an estimated 150 to 200 people who are dispersed across town camping at public parks, wooded areas and the library, to the parcel of land behind Johnny’s Tavern to live in a city-run…
Economist gives pessimistic 2023 outlook at Wichita forum
The chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors trade association struck a largely downbeat tone when it came to the U.S. economic outlook during a Wednesday presentation. "By and large this economy has been growing. But in 2023, my…
Derby Fire and Rescue to celebrate 70 years
A major milestone is quickly approaching for Derby Fire and Rescue, with the department getting set to celebrate “Seven Decades of Service” for its 70th anniversary in October. Going from fully volunteer to a paid department – and continuing to…
Bentley police chief attends conference in Washington, D.C.
Bentley Police Chief James “Tim” Bryan had a voice at the table representing small, rural police departments during the Leadership Institute to Combat Human Trafficking last week in Washington, D.C. The two-day conference was organized by the International Association of…
School locked down after report of mountain lion
Peabody-Burns elementary school was locked down about an hour Aug. 31 after Peabody resident Korie Hatton reported seeing a mountain lion near the school. “Please put your outside pets in and watch kids being outside,” Hatton posted on social media.…
Gavel Bashing Has Its Moment. ‘You Love That Thing, Don’t You?’
The wooden gavel may be best known as a symbol of the legal profession and a prop for reality show judges. But in these unruly times, the gavel has become an emblem of civic disorder. Footage from local government meetings…
Counties shift to new system: Court cases, documents to be searchable online
District courts in 34 counties, including Reno County, will transition to the new Kansas eCourt centralized case management system starting next week. After the transition, the public will be able to look up court cases online, including getting access to…
Meet Lawrence’s new fire chief: He’s passionate about his profession, dogs, basketball and a new chapter in Kansas
Lawrence’s new fire chief has come a long way — from a region full of mountains to a Midwestern city known for one “mount” — and he’s excited for his next chapter. Rich Llewellyn was sworn in as Lawrence-Douglas County…
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