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Sedgwick County backpedals on changing to permanent Daylight Savings time
Sedgwick County is backpedaling on its effort to stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round. County commissioners captured the public imagination and caused a buzz at the Statehouse when they proposed getting rid of springing forward and falling back as part…
Osawatomie renews lease-purchase of grocery equipment
The city of Osawatomie has renewed its lease-purchase agreement on grocery equipment for another year as it tries to attract a new grocer to take over the vacant Ron’s Country Market location. The grocery store at 701 Sixth St. closed…
Prairie Village City Council tackles complex issue of drone regulation
People who use flying drones to spy on neighbors in their backyard or buzz festival crowds could face trouble in Prairie Village under a new city ordinance being considered. The City Council on Tuesday voted 6-4 to tell staff to…
Greenwood County To Issue Refunds For Those Affected By Mill Levy Error
A data entry error affecting some residents in Greenwood County was uncovered last week and discussed during this Monday’s Greenwood County Commission meeting. When entering the mill levy amounts for 2018 property taxes, county clerk Kathy Robison said she mistakenly…
Bill inspired by high-speed chase in Topeka would remove liability for police
Legislation introduced by the Kansas League of Municipalities would strike from state law a requirement for police officers engaged in a high-speed chase to drive with regard for others’ safety. The proposed change stems from litigation over a 2010 collision…
Peabody gets new mayor with board experience
Tom Spencer was sworn in as Peabody mayor Monday, following the official resignation of Larry Larsen, and unanimous approval by the city council. “I want to thank Larry for his service,” Spencer said. “I’m going to learn and do the…
Hutch: No merit in former officer’s lawsuit
The city of Hutchinson denies claims by former Hutchinson Police Officer Devin Berman that the city and the department violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and retaliated against him. Berman “was never subjected to discrimination or retaliation because of his…
Frankfort get $250,000 grant
The city of Frankfort has received federal grant monies to resurface its truck route through town. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced last Thursday that Frankfort was one of 23 communities to receive a total $11 million in federal grants…
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