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Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple and City of Wichita facing a lawsuit over violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
A former political candidate and current deaf activist is suing the City of Wichita and Mayor Brandon Whipple claiming he is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the complaint, Chris Haulmark of Olathe claims Whipple's live streams on Facebook…
Shawnee City Council considers new code of conduct, including provisions against ‘personal attacks’ and ‘bullying’
Following a string of tense meetings over the past year, which at times have included raised voices and heated debates, the Shawnee City Council will consider a new code of conduct f0r c0uncilmembers that includes provisions against “personal attacks” and…
RCHD, community entities offering incentives for vaccines
In an effort to encourage residents to get vaccinated, the Riley County Health Department and other entities are hosting vaccine events with incentives in August and September. Mall clinic The health department and Manhattan Town Center are hosting a vaccine…
Kansas hospitals reporting surge in COVID-19 patients
A COVID-19 surge in Kansas fueled by the faster-spreading delta variant is filling up hospitals in some areas. A survey from the Kansas Hospital Association said four times as many patients with confirmed COVID-19 infections were hospitalized this week as…
As cases surge in Kansas City metro, here’s when Johnson County will decide on masks
The Johnson County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote next week on whether to issue a new countywide mask mandate, although Chairman Ed Eilert made clear Thursday he is reluctant to do so. Eilert requested that health officials make…
Damage from May storms in Kansas tops $76 million
The Kansas Insurance Department said severe storms in May caused more than $76.4 million in damage across the state. The estimate is based on a reported 12,745 insurance claims in 101 counties. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt said the storms…
Why Electric Cars Could Take Off In Rural Kansas, And Why They Might Not
Electric cars and trucks might prove a perfect fit for rural Kansas. “They’re better vehicles. They’re more reliable. They’re less costly. They’ll save people money,” said Peter Zalzal, an attorney with the Environmental Defense Fund. “They’ll clean up the air…
Erie, KS received a loan to help operate the Erie Market
Erie is getting some help operating a fixture in the community. It's received a $480,000 Rural Economic Development loan from the USDA. The money will help the city operate the Erie Market on West State Street, formerly Stubs Market, which…
Reno County Commission may expand; decision will be on November ballot
The Reno County Commission voted Tuesday to place a question of whether to expand the county commission from three to five members on the Nov. 2 ballot. However, the board also agreed to ask the governor to allow the county…
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