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New downtown policing team to reduce ‘little nuisance issues,’ boost quality of life
The Wichita Police Department has launched a new community policing team in downtown aimed at reducing nuisance issues and elevating quality of life for area businesses and residents. Community policing is a decades-old program that the department has used in…
Wichita to help county enforce COVID-19 mask mandate, business restrictions
Amid an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 that has stressed local hospitals to the breaking point, Wichita has agreed to help Sedgwick County enforce its orders mandating protective face masks in public settings and putting restrictions on businesses and organized sports.…
Main Street remains the heart of the city in Hays and other Kansas towns
As the downtown goes, so does the city. Hays is making certain its downtown continues to thrive. Years ago, Hays was a part of the state’s Main Street program and hopes to join back up with the newly formed affiliate…
Ark City approves virus safety campaign
Through a resolution approved Tuesday, Arkansas City commissioners initiated an education campaign to include several other local agencies to encourage residents to help to stop the fast-spreading coronavirus. The “Squash COVID, it’s up to you,” promotion includes a poster created…
Derby officially proclaimed City of the First Class
A change that has been a long time coming officially took place at the Nov. 10 Derby City Council meeting, with the municipality officially proclaimed as a City of the First Class by Gov. Laura Kelly. Derby is the first…
City of Leavenworth approves mask mandate
The Leavenworth City Commission has approved a mask mandate for city beginning Saturday. Masks would be required in public spaces.A total of 3,187 people have been confirmed COVID-19 positive and 27 people have died in Leavenworth County from the beginning…
Many Kansas counties don’t have mask mandates
Many counties in Kansas don't have mask mandates. In Franklin County, they're strongly recommended, but there's no requirement. At Ottawa Bike and Trail, a sign greets customers at the door that masks are required."With a few exceptions, everybody's been really…
Osawatomie PRIDE is visible throughout community
City officials, business owners, community members and others have credited Osawatomie PRIDE with already making a positive change in the community. ... Vice President Kari Bradley said the PRIDE’s “Be the Change” slogan speaks to what the group is trying…
Hospitals, health departments at “critical juncture”
The Miami County Health Department, which is investigating a COVID-19 cluster tied to a Nov. 6-8 party in Louisburg, said local health departments and hospitals are becoming taxed as cases continue to increase. “Due to COVID-19, local health departments and…
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