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Derby pushes for more regular redistricting review
As Derby has continued to transition to a city of the first class following a proclamation last November, staff and the city council have continued to update charter ordinances to maintain operations as they were prior to that designation. Changes…
Sedgwick County jail moving to e-mail only for inmates
In an effort to stop drugs from making it into the jail, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will no longer allow personal mail to be sent to inmates. The jail contracts with Securus Technologies for a lot of services, and…
Neosho County hears discussion on wind turbine warning lights, sound levels
Neosho County Commissioners heard from two property owners in the Neosho Ridge Wind project area and got an update on the electric generation project’s construction.... Property owner Stan Basler met with commissioners about a proposal that the 139 windmills, which…
Former KS court clerk who stole voided payments sentenced in public funds misuse case
A former southwest Kansas county court clerk who kept more than $8,000 in voided traffic court payments for herself will serve a year of probation, pay $2,962 in restitution and a $2,500 fine, a judge ruled Tuesday. Sonia B. Johnson,…
Lenexa Police upgrade body cams, which will now record automatically if officer’s gun is drawn
The new technology upgrades will automatically cause Lenexa officers’ body-worn cameras to start recording when an officer draws his or her firearm from the holster. It will also begin recording on all body-worn cameras that are within 30 feet of…
KSHSAA to discuss allowing up to four spectators per participant
The Kansas State High School Activities Association on Wednesday voted to allow up to four spectators at student events. The change will take effect starting Jan. 29 until the end of winter activities regular season. School districts may choose to…
Dodge City rescinds mask ordinance, cites decrease in COVID-19 cases
Dodge City commissioners have voted 3-1 to rescind the city's mask ordinance. A news release from the city said commissioners cited the decrease in the daily average of COVID-19 cases in Ford County. "...it will be up to businesses and…
Park City announces new downtown development, seeks public input
Dana Walden, assistant city administrator for Park City, says the downtown development "Needs to be Park City. What does Park City want here? Who do we want to be? We're reaching out to our citizens and saying what would you…
Local artists get creative with sprucing up NOTO
Two local artists continue to leave their mark on the art community by adding a little extra flair to the light poles in the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District. Eight structural banners were fastened to light poles in lieu of…
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