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Derby public schools to use new safety tool
An anonymous tip line will give Derby Public Schools a new tool to try to keep students safe. The school board approved implementing the “See Something, Say Something” program on a 6 to 0 vote at its Jan. 28 board…
Celebrate 150 years of Derby
A lot has changed in 150 years, especially in the city of Derby. In 1869, the Alexander Garrett family staked a claim near Spring Creek close to what’s now Garrett Park, sparking the community that soon became El Paso and…
Wellington City Council members express concern with school’s redesign curriculum
There was a lot to talk about at the Wellington City Council Tuesday meeting – including talking about Wellington School Board. Wellington Mayor Shelley Hansel said she was concerned with rumors around town that people are going to move away…
Sheriff’s Office considers contracts with cities
The City of Barnes is considering a contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to provide city ordinance enforcement, sheriff Justin Cordry told the Board of County Commissioners on Monday. He will meet with the Barnes City Council in the…
Harvey County says no fee for day use at parks
The Board of Harvey County Commissioners made just one change to the fee structure for its three parks by eliminating the $125 seasonal camping fee. Parks Director Kass Miller said the action would prevent people from taking advantage of a…
City of Topeka hires Kansas native as new finance director
Kansas native Jessica Lamendola was recently hired as the city of Topeka’s new administrative and financial services director. She starts work March 4. Lamendola comes to Topeka from the city of North Hempstead, N.Y., where she has been finance director…
Reno County approves trash compactor rebuild
A contract to rebuild a three-year-old trash compactor at the landfill was approved Tuesday by the Reno County Commission. The contract with Foley Equipment in Wichita for $347,841 will make the equipment like new for about a third- to half…
Hutch City Council agrees to lease new fire truck
The Hutchinson City Council approved the lease of a new fire truck during Tuesday’s agenda session. The department will once again use a lease similar to the one that allowed the fire department to acquire a new ladder truck last…
Horton hospital faces uncertain future
A northeast Kansas hospital run by a troubled hospital management company is operating without enough supplies or the necessary funds to buy medications and food for patients, according to its chief nursing officer. Krissy Torkelson said she has had to…
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