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City of Topeka schedules hold Clean Slate Day
Individuals can make arrangements to pay off outstanding fines and fees owed to the city of Topeka on Clean Slate Day, which will take place later this month. City spokeswoman Molly Hadfield said Clean Slate Day will be held from…
Firefighters, first responders from across Kansas deploying for hurricane aid
Dozens of firefighters and first responders from Kansas are deploying to the southeastern area of the United States to help with recovery after Hurricane Dorian. The Kansas State Fire Marshal's office said an Urban Search and Rescue team is heading…
Vaping is causing breathing illnesses in Kansas students. Time to raise the legal age?
Joe Camel died over 20 years ago, but the tobacco mascot’s child-enticing spirit has hauntingly returned in the form of vaping — the growing use of e-cigarettes. The stunning fact is, vaping is more prevalent among teens than tobacco use: While less than a…
Slot machine vote in Sedgwick County?
Electronic gaming, or slot machines, could be coming to Sedgwick County and bringing dog racing back as well. It all begins with a decision Sedgwick County Commissioners have to make, possibly as early as Wednesday. "I'm saying, let's have a…
Newton votes down school improvement bond
Newton voters have rejected two bond issues that would provide school improvements as well as add a new school building. The first issue failed with 3,359 Yes votes to 4,040 No votes. The proposal would have updated security and remodeling at Newton schools.…
United Way of Reno County annual campaign officially underway
The 2019 United Way of Reno County campaign has officially kicked off. This is an effort to raise $1,350,000 for 25 different nonprofit agencies in the county. Dr. Cory Jackson and his wife, Amanda, are the campaign chairs this year.…
Where’s the oldest continually operating movie theater in the world? Ottawa, Kansas
The oldest continuously operating movie theater in the world might figure to be in New York or Hollywood. How about Kansas? The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Ottawa, some 50 miles (80 kilometers) southwest of Kansas City, Missouri, is home to the…
Mulvane chamber to host monthly business seminar
An upcoming business seminar hosted by the Mulvane Chamber of Commerce will feature a local entrepreneur. Called KanLaunch, the seminar serves as a forum for entrepreneurs and startup companies to share business ideas, receive feedback and network. The event is…
Shawnee adopts protections for LGBTQ people
With two council members dissenting, the city of Shawnee has passed an ordinance protecting people from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Its effective date is Sept. 3. Voting against the proposal on Aug. 26 were…
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