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Some tattoos might receive scrutiny. But Wichita Police Officers are allowed ink
If you aspire to become an officer for the Wichita Police Department, you might want to give some advance thought to where you put any tattoos you get. Not to mention what you decide to include in the design. But…
Mulberry Annexation Takes Next Step
The Mulberry City Council recently voted in favor of a land annexation to set up a half billion dollar solar project, a move seen as a major step for the community's economic development. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
In western Kansas, a warning to door-kicking TikTokers
A social media trend of kicking down the doors of people's homes is as destructive as it sounds. The sheriff of one western Kansas county warns that it could also be deadly. In a social post on Tuesday, the Meade…
Garden City, Western State Bank unite to boost housing access
Garden City has announced a new partnership with Western State Bank to expand opportunities for affordable housing. Garden City has been experiencing a housing crunch for several years. The city said rapid economic growth and a steady population increase have…
Community watch teams join Cherokee County sheriff
Community and law-enforcement are coming together to make a safer southeast Kansas. Over the past several weeks, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has made several appearances at local community watch group meetings. Officers speak to residents, answer their questions, and…
City and bank confidentially settle lawsuit
The city and Kaw Valley State Bank — now Farmers State Bank — confidentially settled a lawsuit filed this past summer over several counterfeit checks drawn from a city account. The settlement, filed with the court days after the Eudora…
Hotel and conference center opens in Hutch
The Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center at 1715 N. Waldron St. opened for business Tuesday, Visit Hutch announced. The hotel has 112 guest rooms, an indoor pool, and a fitness center, and it will have an Old Chicago restaurant…
Wichita water customers can expect to see larger rate increases than predicted
Wichita water and sewer customers can expect to see larger rate increases the next two years than originally anticipated. The increase is mostly caused by a continued climb in operations and maintenance costs, as well as the expected loss of…
New petition aims to repeal Salina’s pit bull ban
A petition to repeal Salina's ban on pit bulls was presented to the city manager on Monday. If it gets enough signatures, the city commission would be required to either pass an ordinance repealing the ban or call for a…
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