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Three area police departments receive grants to hire officers
Three area police departments received grants from through the U.S. Attorney’s office to hire Community Policing officer. Area departments receiving grants included: Cheney Police Department, $250,000; Hesston Police Department, $125,000; and Pratt Police Department: $125,000. The grants, which went to…
Topeka city government furloughs non-union employees
As part of an ongoing effort to cut costs, Topeka’s city government is requiring non-union employees to spend five days on furlough, the city’s spokeswoman said this past week. Non-union employees, of which the city has 285, must take five…
Counter protest by white supremacists fails to materialize at Hutchinson event
Jarin Berger said he may have overprepared with 600 water bottles in an ice tub outside his home for the roughly 75 people who marched in support of social justice down Main Street in Hutchinson on Saturday. Despite concerns about…
County health officer sounds a warning as COVID-19 numbers rise in Wichita area
Sedgwick County’s health officer is raising concerns that the Wichita area may have moved too fast to fully reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. He’s recommending a retreat to an early phase of health precautions to prevent the spread of…
Kansas county baling straw to help curb ‘banner year’ for blue-green algae
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, it may soon be time to bale. Pun intended. With this week’s oppressive heat wave cranking up water temperatures across the state, the annual battle between pond…
Shawnee anticipates $8 million drop in general fund revenues for upcoming budget
Shawnee city staff and leaders considered ways to to reduce expenses while continuing to provide services for the community, during a council discussion on how the budget could be affected by a potential second wave of COVD-19. In a presentation to the…
Louisburg approves use of UTVs, golf carts on streets
Owners of UTVs and golf carts can drive their vehicles on Louisburg streets under certain conditions and speed limitations. The Louisburg City Council voted 5-0 in late May to allow work-site utility vehicles, utility task vehicles and golf carts to…
KDHE looks to open schools
Kansas remains optimistic that its school buildings will reopen in the fall. However, the lingering impact of COVID-19 will impact the opening in a variety of ways. Kansas schools will have to be prepared for any scenario that comes their…
Winfield’s Walnut Valley bluegrass music festival postponed due to coronavirus
The Winfield festival known for its bluegrass and other music is being postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Walnut Valley Festival organizers announced on Thursday that the 2020 festival will be postponed until September 2021 due to public health recommendations on…
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