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Kansas law enforcement officers learn jiu-jutsu to help minimize injuries in arrests
Law enforcement officers from 12 agencies across Kansas completed a one-week certification program to become jiu-jitsu instructors at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. A total of 27 officers were enrolled in the intensive Gracie University jiu-jitsu instructor certification program.…
City commission pleased with Parsons’ new comprehensive plan
The city of Parsons has a new playbook for the next decade. And the Parsons City Commission is pleased with it. “My opinion is it’s a great road map to plot out the city for the next 10 to 15…
Hutch Schools opens its doors
On Thursday, Hutchinson Schools opened its doors — warts and all — to more than one dozen community leaders — including this reporter. The district wanted to get its message out — to let the community know both its challenges…
Four Topeka fire stations don’t meet today’s building codes
Topeka should consider decommissioning four of its 12 fire stations, says a consultant report created for the city government. Those stations "are beautiful historic landmarks in the Topeka community, but they have served their purpose," said the report produced by…
USDA Invests Over $800,000 in Rural Community Infrastructure in 11 Kansas Communities
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer today announced that USDA is investing $803,700 toward 11 community facility projects, serving 29,333 Kansans. “Community facilities like schools and first responder equipment help communities…
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK extends COVID-19 mask order
As some area health experts have recently cited concerns about rising case numbers, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas has extended its COVID-19 emergency public health order requiring masks to be worn in public spaces. The order, approved…
Economic development focus of Chanute workshop
Community leaders from multiple organizations and areas met at the Holiday Inn Express Wednesday and Thursday for a workshop on economic development. Todd Lang with the International Economic Development Council said more than two dozen people attended the workshop organized…
Volunteers in Arma help construct garden beds for the Arma Community Garden
Cooler temperatures today didn't stop work getting done in a community garden in southeast Kansas. Volunteers are building six raised beds in the Arma Community Garden. Last summer, the Arma Nutrition Council was one of 21 winners in an international…
Lawrence provides more details about new snow removal policy; neighborhood streets won’t be plowed unless it snows over 2 inches
When the city sees its first snowfall this season, it will not necessarily mean that city snow plows will be out to clear neighborhood streets. The city’s Municipal Services & Operations Department recently updated the city’s snow and ice control…
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