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Cheney to keep health enforcement local
Enforcement of the latest Sedgwick County ordinance regarding masks and other COVID-19 related directives will remain local. During the city council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, council members agreed with the county's decision to put some teeth into the countywide…
Wichita teachers’ union members strongly reject contract offer from district
Members of Wichita’s teachers’ union voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract agreement with the district over concerns about lack of salary increases, teacher workload and building safety in the pandemic, the union announced Friday. The United Teachers of Wichita voted…
Fire burns hundreds of acres near Burrton
Smoke turned the air almost as dark as night early Saturday evening on U.S. Highway 50 between Burrton and Halstead as smoke from a brush fire blew over the highway. Wind gusts were strong, blowing the fire’s smoke that appeared…
Community rallies around first responders as they battle Wheat State Fire
Firefighters from across the Sunflower State continued to respond to the Wheat State Fire Sunday. The Wheat State Fire ignited Saturday afternoon, scorching more than 5,000 acres. With the help of fire departments from around the state and the National…
El Dorado voters select playground option
There was an election last week in El Dorado, but that election did not determine public offices — and there are no threats of a recount. “We thought about it. It did cross our minds,” joked Kristina Traina, city manager’s…
Lawrence City Commission to consider adopting process for investigating potential ethics violations
The Lawrence City Commission will soon decide on procedures for investigating potential ethics violations by its members and other city positions. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a resolution that establishes procedures for investigating…
Douglas County Commission to consist solely of Lawrence residents; concerns voiced about lack of rural representation
With two newly elected candidates taking their seats soon, the Douglas County Commission will have a much different look than before — and maybe an unprecedented one. When Shannon Reid and Shannon Portillo take their seats to represent the 2nd…
Ernatt v. City of Wichita: Lack of transcript of dangerous dog hearing
After Michael Ernatt's dog allegedly bit his next-door neighbor, an officer with the Animal Control Section of the City of Wichita Police Department deemed the dog "potentially dangerous" under Wichita City Code of Ordinances Sec. 6.04.045(a) (2018). Ernatt appealed to…
Lawrence Community Police Review Board moves forward with ordinance to strengthen oversight of complaints
The Lawrence Community Police Review Board is wrapping up its process of drafting an ordinance to strengthen oversight of complaints against police and preparing to begin a public input process regarding the proposed changes. As part of its meeting Thursday,…
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