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Lenexa police host ‘use of force’ workshop for local law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers across the county recently participated in a workshop to help them gain a better understanding of the science behind the use of police force. The class, which took place Sept. 18-20, informs law enforcement officers of the…
Mission calls public hearing on deannexation process along shared border with Roeland Park
The city of Mission is moving forward with next steps to de-annex a small portion of land and allow Roeland Park to annex it in the near future. The two cities have been in negotiations since December 2018 concerning annexation of seven-tenths…
After beating his stage 4 cancer in less than a year, he’s named as Merriam new police chief
He was told he had terminal cancer. But now less than a year after his diagnosis, Darren McLaughlin is not only back to the police force, he’s Merriam’s new police chief. McLaughlin was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma in…
Great Bend trying to figure out priorities for future street repairs
Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) was assigned by the City of Great Bend to create a digital map of street conditions. The $50,000 project outlines service line locations underneath the streets and also what repairs are needed in the future. Judging…
Transfer station payment still topic for county commission
Delinquent taxes, a lease-purchase idea to pay for transfer station renovations, and buying furniture were the focus of the Sept. 23 commission meeting. In an effort not to deplete the county’s cash reserves in renovating the transfer station, Commissioner Randy…
Reno County Sheriff Randy Henderson to retire Dec. 27
In an email to staff and others, Reno County Sheriff Randy Henderson announced Wednesday his plans to retire on Dec. 27. “After over 43 years in law enforcement, I feel it is time for me to give more time to…
County Commission will honor longtime employees
The Geary County Commission recognize employees for service milestones attained during 2019 at a ceremony on Sept. 30 beginning at 3 p.m. Among the many employees that will be honored are Dale Evans, Public Works, 35 years; Diane Briestensky-Leonard, Register…
Kansas ranked among best states for teachers
A new study put Kansas among the top 15 best states for teachers. Wallethub ranked states based on average teacher starting pay, average teacher pension and average growth potential. They also looked at opportunity, competition and academic and work environment.…
Some Lawrence still interested in raising age to buy tobacco products; others say it’s the wrong approach
Though the Lawrence City Commission has declined to consider a proposal to ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to people under 21, that doesn’t necessarily mean the idea won’t get its day at City Hall. A court ruling…
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