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Kansas announces new module for Law Enforcement
Kansas announced recently its plan to implement a new module in police training focused on investigating missing and murdered indigenous persons. Kansas AG Derek Schmidt says the training was developed in accordance with the bipartisan passage of House Bill 2008…
Miniature artwork featured at Miami County museum
Artists from all over the United States and six countries submitted paintings and sculptures for the 17th annual Heartland Art Guild International Miniature Painting and Sculpture Art Show at the Miami County Historical Museum. Jean Cook, member of the Heartland…
Leawood may seek resident feedback on Johnson County’s last pitbull ban
Leawood residents may soon have a chance to weigh in on the city’s pit bull ban, the final such ban still on the books in a Johnson County city and one of the last ones in the wider Kansas City…
New banners brighten up Sabetha Main Street
When you drive down Main Street, you may notice the new banners on the light posts encouraging Sabetha patrons to shop local. “We wanted to brighten up Main Street while advertising and promoting our local businesses using the #BeSabetha, #ShopSabetha,…
Zillow analysis: Wichita is place to move for singles looking for love
Wichita's affordability makes it tops among the 100 largest U.S. metros for singles relocating and looking to meet others who are single. That's according to a new analysis from Zillow, the Seattle-based national real estate and rental marketplace. "Remote work has…
Tiny food pantry in Overland Park hopes to expand to help more people
A tiny food pantry in Overland Park is hoping to expand and serve more people. "Extension cords running across the yard," said Jennifer Parker, of the Tiny Pantry Times. Parker admits the early months of her tiny neighborhood food pantry…
Kansas election officials prepare for record high turnout in Primary
The clock is winding down to register to vote for the Primary election in Kansas. Some election offices in the state Capitol are seeing a spike in voter registration, as the “Value Them Both” amendment is expected to draw large…
Attend the Kansas Infrastructure Summit – July 13 – 14
Cities, counties and the private sector are encouraged to attend the Kansas Infrastructure Hub’s Infrastructure Summit July 13 - 14 in Wichita to learn about the many grant opportunities available under BIL, discuss strategies for preparing winning grant applications, and…
Negative fans contribute to Kansas shortage of officials
Kurt Loesch and the rest of the officiating crew were walking off the field after a Friday night football game, a hotly contested conference rivalry. A voice from the stands rang out, “I hope you get home safe tonight!" Loesch…
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