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12 Kansas National Guard nurses go to provide hurricane aid
Twelve nurses, including eight from the Kansas Air National Guard and four from the Kansas Army National Guard, are going to provide emergency aid to North Carolina officials dealing with Hurricane Florence. The nurses will assist North Carolina Public Health…
States and Cities’ Battle for Control of 5G Reaches the FCC
ack in 2016, several major phone carriers approached the city of McAllen, Texas, about building state-of-the-art 5G wireless networks. With the promise of ultra-fast internet connection speeds and an array of potential commercial and public applications, city officials eagerly entered…
New infrared laser technology to help Shawnee police work efficiently
New technology that could save some of your tax dollars is coming to the Shawnee Police Department. The Shawnee City Council recently approved about $70,000 to buy a Faro 3D Laser Scanner. It will help officers map crime and crash…
Riley County police director injured in bicycle crash, taken to hospital, officials say
The director of a Kansas law enforcement agency has been injured in a crash while he was riding a bicycle, officials said. Emergency crews were dispatched to a crash with injuries at around 12:55 p.m. Tuesday in the 2700 block…
Open Streets ICT block party, a surprise hit last year, returns even bigger this weekend
It was just something that Wichita Park & Recreation Director Troy Houtman wanted to try, an idea he’d seen presented at a conference. So last September, not knowing how it would work out in Wichita, he and his crew closed…
Kansas Supreme Court-appointed committee presents recommendations on municipal court practices
An ad hoc committee appointed by the Kansas Supreme Court a year ago to review bonding practices, fines, and fees of Kansas' municipal courts presented its recommendations at a news conference Wednesday. The 18 committee members were appointed by Chief…
Wheels set in motion to celebrate Belleville’s 150th anniversary in August 2019
A gala event to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Belleville has been set for August 16-18, 2019. More than 20 volunteers attended a meeting of the Belleville Community PRIDE organization Sunday to lay the groundwork for the…
Lawrence considers requiring licenses, inspections for Airbnb, other short-term rentals
The City of Lawrence could soon begin regulating the fast-growing short-term rental business in Lawrence. Following direction from city commissioners last year, city staff has drafted regulations that would allow short-term rentals in all residential areas, but would require them…
Shawnee County commission OKs expenditure to ‘thwart low-life thieves’
Shawnee County Commissioner Bob Archer said Monday he felt irritated because Shawnee County needed to spend nearly $36,000 “to thwart low-life thieves” instead of on trails or parks equipment. Still, Archer joined Commissioners Kevin Cook and Shelly Buhler in voting…
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