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Kingman County Sheriff’s Office receives grant to upgrade 911 systems
The Kingman County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant to upgrade its 911 systems, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. The organization will receive $69,023 to upgrade software and hardware to keep its 911 systems current. The grant…
Sedgwick County organizations receive grants for public health, safety programs
Four Sedgwick County organizations have been awarded grants to support public health and safety programs, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. City of Wichita Police Department will receive $224,850 to purchase various technology and equipment upgrades. Episcopal Social Services…
Roeland Park will spend around $120,000 to extend water line to Rocks site
A water main extension to serve Roeland Park’s development at the old pool site, known as The Rocks, was approved Monday by councilmembers. The extension work, which is not to exceed $120,000, will be completed by WaterOne in conjunction with…
Winfield expands code against interfering with city workers
Although residents interfering with city workers or contractors isn’t a huge problem, a few incidents have prompted proposed changes to the City of Winfield municipal code. Those changes were considered for approval by the Winfield City Commission at their Tuesday…
Hays pressures state to keep promise on R9 ranch water request
Hays is holding the state’s feet to the fire on a promise to approve by March 1 the city’s request to pipe water from Edwards County. The state’s Division of Water Resources agreed last Friday to deliver a needed Master…
Lawrence City Commission votes to move forward on feral cat trap-neuter-return program
Lawrence city leaders voted unanimously in favor of changes to city code that would allow feral cat colonies. The Lawrence Humane Society proposed changes to the city’s animal control ordinance that would allow for a “trap-neuter-release,” or TNR, program under…
Louisburg City Council approves projects at City Park
The Louisburg City Council took a step to unclutter the area in front of the City Park gazebo by approving the relocation of two small pieces of playground equipment during its Feb. 4 meeting. The city’s Park and Tree Board…
Miami County government is going paperless
Miami County commissioners voted 5-0 to purchase a dozen Microsoft Surface Pro 6 tablets from Staples for $17,726.04 at their meeting Wednesday, Feb. 6. The tablets will allow a migration to paperless agenda packets, County Administrator Shane Krull told commissioners…
Six years after killing idea, Prairie Village council looking again at prospect of partnership for new community center
In 2013, after years of preliminary investigation, Prairie Village officials scuttled the idea of moving ahead with a project that would bring a new community center and natatorium to the grounds near city hall, citing high costs and lack of…
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