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THC-infused drinks have flown under Kansas lawmakers’ radar — until now
While Kansas remains one of the last states in the nation without legalized medical or recreational marijuana, THC-infused drinks have evaded scrutiny from officials. Read more: Hays Daily News
Riley County eyes tighter regulations for short-term rentals outside city limits
Riley County officials will soon consider new regulations on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, which they hope will address community concerns and improve oversight of properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO. Read more: News Radio KMAN
Kansas Supreme Court delves into implications of a slightly askew license plate
Kansas Supreme Court issues opinion justifying law enforcement's search of a vehicle as it explores a range of cases raising constitutional issues. Read more: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news,news/* of type article
Noise ordinance presented to county commissioners
Bourbon County Commissioners reviewed a proposed noise ordinance during a special meeting Thursday night, ultimately agreeing to have the county counselor review the ordinance and discuss the matter further during their regular meeting Monday. Read more: Fort Scott Tribune Headlines
Overland Park Police hope these stickers help people with conditions like autism communicate during a crisis
The Overland Park Police Department and other local first responder agencies have rolled out a new program designed to help individuals who are neurodivergent better communicate with first responders in emergencies. The idea is to allow individuals who are neurodivergent…
Everything Prairie Village voters need to know about the ‘abandon’ petition
Residential streets around Prairie Village are peppered with lawn signs with vague political slogans about the issues facing city hall. Some blue signs with a yellow stripe plead with neighbors, “Stop the drama. Vote no.” Across the street, there might…
“Fox & Friends” Main Street U.S.A. Broadcast Shines National Spotlight on Abilene, Kansas
The national morning show Fox & Friends featured Abilene, Kansas, this morning in its Main Street U.S.A. segment, sharing with more than 1.3 million viewers why Abilene continues to shine as one of America’s Best Small Towns to Visit. Former Abilene resident and Fox &…
As Sedgwick County ages, commissioners look for the best way to fund senior centers
It’s just about lunch time at the Goddard Senior Center when a familiar face walks in. Melvin Ormiston is here for a fresh meal and the smiles and conversation that come with it. “I started coming here about six months…
Pittsburg partners with DEA to promote safe drug disposal
Pittsburg police, the Crawford County Mental Health Center, and the federal government team up to keep drugs off the streets. PPD was one of 4,500 nationwide sites for the bi-annual "Drug Take Back Day." These events give people with unwanted…
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