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In Douglas County case, U.S. Supreme Court seems OK with car stop based on owner’s invalid license
The Supreme Court seems ready to say police may pull over a car when they know only that its owner’s license is not valid — even if they don’t know who’s driving. The issue of traffic stops based on information…
Commission accepts bid to kill water weed at Lake Shawnee
Compared apples-to-apples, the apparent low bid Shawnee County received recently to kill a specific type of water weed at Lake Shawnee turned out to be higher than that of a competitor, the county commission learned Monday. Commissioners Bill Riphahn, Kevin…
Reno County again takes up two major bridge projects next week
The Reno County Commission will take up three resolutions for work involving two bridges when they meet next week. One had to do with replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge just east of the old K-61 highway, the other is a…
Wichita recycler expands again by bringing another company back under local ownership
AllMetal Recycling has expanded yet again, this time by bringing a longtime Kansas company back under local ownership. Glickman Metal Recycling started in 1910 and sold to Oklahoma-based Yaffe Cos. in 2002. Last week, AllMetal purchased Glickman from Yaffe, which…
Rural Entrepreneurship Resource Event hosted by Phillips Co. Eco-Devo
Entrepreneurship comes with both its challenges and its rewards. As an entrepreneur, you might sometimes feel as if you’re flying solo and dream of having a co-pilot to help steer you around the many obstacles that you face during the…
Hutchinson ready to take action on rental program
The Hutchinson City Council will take action on the new rental inspection program during Tuesday’s agenda session. The city is proposing a licensing fee structure with incentives rather than the current permit fee. The Housing Commission has denied a recommendation…
Wichita Transit is giving free rides to the polls on election day
Wichita Transit is offering a day of free rides on all traditional bus routes for Tuesday's general election. A transit spokesperson said free rides on November 5 are valid for everyone riding to or from polling locations as well as…
KDHE issues boil water advisory for Spring Hill, Johnson County RWD 7
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil order water advisory for Spring Hill, a portion of Johnson County RWD 7 located south of Highway 56 and the Miami County RWD 2 in Kansas. Customers of Johnson…
Johnson County commissioners express concern with potential expansion of mail-in ballot distribution
The Johnson County Commission is not on board with possible new efforts to expand the list of voters who can get ballots in the mail automatically every election. Commissioners made a last-minute addition to their legislative agenda Thursday that implied…
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