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Retired KCK cop spent almost half a century serving the community with respect
Larry Roland grew up in Kansas City, Kansas with a strong sense of wanting to help the people in his community. As he got older that sense of service only got stronger. Born in the heart of the city in…
Wichita to consider permanent water restrictions. Here’s what that means
Every-other-day watering restrictions may soon be a reality for Wichita Water customers. The Wichita City Council will consider permanent watering restrictions at its meeting Tuesday. “Overall, we’re focused on outdoor irrigation. You’d be able to water three days a week,”…
Kansas task force working to resolve statewide water issues
The 186 residents of Pawnee Rock want clean water to flow from kitchen faucets, but uranium contamination forced one city well to be taken offline and meant the western Kansas community was down to a single well. “No redundancy,” said…
Proposals for sales tax ballot question discussed at town hall
The Fort Scott City Commission is expected to vote Tuesday on one of several proposals for a sales tax ballot question to be presented to voters in November. During a town hall meeting Thursday evening at the Empress Event Center,…
Developer pitches housing plan for old elementary school site in Westwood
Westwood may bring housing to the site of an old school near Joe D. Dennis Park, signaling the city’s continued interest to guide redevelopment in a part of the small bedroom community that, for years, has been steeped in controversy.…
Overland Park firms up details for new $23.5M police training facility
Overland Park is pulling together the final details on its plans to build a new $23.5 million training facility for the police department next year. The new facility will span about 35,000 square feet and sit on the W. Jack…
Known as ‘Black Moses,’ a Kansas state auditor helped found all-Black towns
Edward McCabe helped establish an all-Black Kansas town on his mission to create a state inhabited and run by freed slaves. In a new book, author Caleb Gayle writes about how McCabe earned the nickname of "Black Moses" and what…
Wind turbine hauls it in reverse through Sedan
Drivers in Sedan got an unexpected show Friday when a massive wind turbine tried — and failed — to make a tight turn downtown. In a social post, police said the state has been routing wind turbines through town again,…
Medicine Lodge teachers race the clock for school supplies
Many teachers spend a lot of their own money to keep classrooms stocked with supplies. In Medicine Lodge, the community found a game-show-style way to help three local educators start the school year right. Friday marked the third annual “Grab…
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