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New proposal would eliminate breeds from ‘dangerous dog’ definition
A new proposal would change the definition of “dangerous dogs” in Riley County. County commissioners on Thursday considered a measure that would remove dog breeds in its definition of “dangerous dogs” and focus on each dog’s behavior. Deputy County Counselor…
Lenexa adjusts alcohol rules around civic campus and Public Market
The Lenexa Public Market has adjusted its rules regulating alcohol that can be consumed in the market and the surrounding area around the civi campus off 87th Street Parkway. Since the food hall and incubator of small businesses launched in…
Kansas boosts contact tracing efforts amid Delta surge, hires 150 ‘case investigators’
Some states cut back on contact tracing efforts after new cases declined earlier this year. Now, a push to hire more is underway. A spokesperson for the state's health department told Kansas Capitol Bureau the state is onboarding an additional…
Douglas County Commission approves new health order, funding for homelessness assessment
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a new emergency health order for people experiencing homelessness, aimed at minimizing COVID-19 exposure. Effective as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, the order allows clients from community agencies who are experiencing homelessness to be temporarily…
Downtown Winfield streets set to close for music crawl
The Winfield Main Street Committee of the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce has been working on plans to improve the Sept. 14 downtown Pre-Festival Music Crawl. In cooperation with the City of Winfield and the Kansas Department of Transportation, Winfield…
Wichita forms environmental concerns board
After months of advocacy by activists, the Wichita City council has voted to establish a board to advise the council and city staff on environmental concerns, climate change and economic vitality. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to support Wichita’s Sustainability…
New library opens in Olathe, and here’s what is coming to Prairie Village
Olathe will begin construction this month on a new four-story library building — with an exterior of stone, masonry, glass and custom brick — that’s viewed as a catalyst for the revitalization of the city’s downtown. The new library also…
Moundridge Library offers in-person programming this fall
Moundridge Library has stated up their fall activities, and for now at least, they will take place in person. Librarian Betsy Davis said that masks are optional for patrons, but staff will be wearing them during the programs. Storytime for…
Harvey County launching drug court in October
Harvey County will be launching a drug court next month for those who have been battling substance abuse and mental health issues. County Attorney Jason Lane and District Judge Marilyn Wilder provided a PowerPoint presentation on Tuesday to the Board…
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