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Sedgwick County and law enforcement communities remember Sheriffs’ Deputy Robert Kunze
This Wednesday marks two years since a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy lost his life in the line of duty. The community and those that knew Deputy Robert Kunze remember the man, the peacekeeper, and ally. Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert…
City of Wichita cites 4 bars over mask mandate
The mask ordinance due to COVID-19 has been in effect for more than two months in the county and the city of Wichita. It requires everyone in the city to cover their mouth and nose in public. Mayor Brandon Whipple…
Kechi Mayor and wife rallied by the community as they fight COVID-19
Community Kindness is keeping the Kechi Mayor and his wife’s spirits up as they battle Coronavirus. The same virus, but different symptoms. For John Speer, the virus left him with no energy and struggling to breathe for several days. It was…
Sedgwick County moves to ease bar and club curfew after weekend of defiant after-hours revelry
Following a weekend of defiant late-night and early morning revelry across the Wichita area, Sedgwick County commissioners moved Wednesday toward easing an 11 p.m. curfew placed on bars and nightclubs to fight the spread of COVID-19. The commission voted unanimously…
Battle of the badges blood drive spurs healthy competition in McPherson
Now in its 17th year, the Battle of the Badges blood drive to benefit the Red Cross is spurring healthy competition between the McPherson Sheriff’s Department and the McPherson Fire Department. Last year, the McPherson Fire Department knocked out the…
Proposed development prompts debate about Paola community garden
For the past eight years the Paola Community Garden has sat on city-owned land in the Paola Industrial Park, but garden volunteers have always known they may need to move the amenity if a developer was ever interested in the…
Independence Appoints Kelly Passauer as City Manager
The Mayor and City Commissioners are proud to announce the appointment of Kelly Passauer to the position of City Manager effective immediately. Over the last several months, the Commission discussed the specific needs of Independence, realizing there is a need…
Wastewater Operator could face up to 3 years in federal prison
An operator of the Wamego Wastewater Treatment Facility was indicted Wednesday on federal charges of violating the Clean Water Act, said U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister. According to the office of the United States Attorney Stephen McCallister, David Schleif, 47, of…
Efforts underway to build walking trail to new school site in Iola
One of the potential hurdles to extending the Missouri Pacific Trail through east Iola has been cleared, even before the project has entered the city’s radar. Iola City Council members approved the purchase of a parcel of land at 308…
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