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Richard LaMunyon founded the “Law Enforcement Torch Run” in Wichita in 1981 — it has since grown into the largest fund-raising entity in the history of Special Olympics!
Richard LaMunyon (current Maize city administrator and former Wichita Police Chief) founded the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in 1981 in Wichita. That first year, five officers ran five miles with five Kansas Special Olympics Athletes and $300…
Impressed by Lawrence’s sense of community, city manager finalists hope to make a difference
Both candidates for the position of Lawrence city manager said the city’s sense of community appeals to them and that they intend to improve on it if they’re hired. The city announced Wednesday that the two finalists are Susan Sherman…
Oswego clinic to open Monday
The temporary Labette Health Oswego Clinic and Express Care will open Monday at 608 Commercial in Oswego, the former home of Sonic Drive-in. Clinic hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to…
Healthier Lyon County proposes sidewalk improvements
Emporia City Commissioners are closer to considering a resolution to improve some city sidewalks, bike paths and sharrows as part of a Healthier Lyon County initiative. Healthier Lyon County Grant Director Daphne Mertens told city commissioners that $100,000 was available…
Joint Hospital Advisory Committee votes no to Sabetha’s request; revises sales tax resolution to include Horton
The Joint Hospital Advisory Committee voted “NO” to a request from Sabetha Community Hospital for a portion of a half-cent sales tax designated for Hiawatha Community Hospital and healthcare in Brown County. This vote came Thursday during a noon meeting…
Leavenworth County Commission approves disaster declaration
When they met Wednesday, Leavenworth County commissioners approved a resolution for a local disaster declaration resulting from flooding from the Missouri River. Commission Chairman Doug Smith had signed a disaster declaration document over the weekend, according to Kim Buchanan, deputy…
Sedgwick County hosts public forum on solar, wind energy
Kansas is no stranger to alternative energy, with several wind farms popping up across the state in recent years. A public forum is scheduled tonight for residents to provide input on wind and solar energy systems in the county. In…
City of Lawrence announces two finalists for city manager position
The City of Lawrence has announced final candidates for the position of city manager. The two finalists are Susan Sherman and Craig Owens, according to a news release from the city Wednesday. Sherman is currently the assistant city manager for…
Crawford County commission approves cyber insurance contract renewal
An insurance representative for a company that provides cybercrime insurance to the Crawford County government gave a presentation at the March 26 county commission meeting highlighting that in the time since the county first purchased its cyber insurance policy last…
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