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Kansas in shrinking minority of states without measles cases
The national measles outbreak has not hit Kansas yet, but it has come close with cases reported in neighboring Oklahoma, Missouri and Colorado. Kansas health officials say they think a case in Kansas looks nearly inevitable given that more than…
Wichita getting national help amid high violent crime rate
WICHITA — A violent crime rate about twice the national average has prompted Wichita law enforcement officials to join a national program that aims to drive down crime. The Wichita Eagle reports the city is among 10 selected this year…
Two things might be shrinking number of teacher vacancies in Kansas
Education officials in Kansas are taking a two-pronged approach to reducing teacher shortages: raising pay and fast-tracking teaching assistants and other professionals to the front of the classroom. Last year, Kansas schools had more than 600 vacant positions. Many of the openings were…
Zebra mussels found in Lyon State Fishing Lake
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Lyon State Fishing Lake in Lyon County. Routine samples collected by KDWPT Aquatic Nuisance Species staff to detect zebra mussels were found…
Phone scam reported in Norton County
The Norton County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of numerous reports of a phone scam in the area. The calls were reported as a Social Security scam. “They report that they are being told that there is fraudulent activity…
GEO Chemicals plans to locate in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An Enid, Oklahoma, company with ties to the area will go before the Hutchinson Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals for a public hearing on a proposed hazardous materials manufacturing and storage facility. GEO Chemicals, LLC,…
John Deardoff to retire next year as city manager
The city manager of Hutchinson, John Deardoff, has announced his desire to retire in the spring of 2020. He says in a letter to the Hutchinson City Council that it will depend on the search timeline for his replacement. At…
Kansas sheriff’s office putting dozens of horses up for adoption
A sheriff's office in northeast Kansas is putting dozens of horses up for adoption. According to KTKA, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse announced Sunday that they are looking for homes for 42 horses including mares, fillies and geldings. He said the Kansas…
Lawrence and firefighters union still at odds over pay increase, other contract elements
Representatives for the City of Lawrence and the local firefighters union continue to disagree on how much of a wage increase is needed to keep firefighter pay competitive, and contract negotiations could soon require mediation. Negotiations between the city and…
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