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Police body camera policy to go to Lawrence City Commission for comment
Lawrence city commissioners will be reviewing the Lawrence Police Department’s policy for body cameras, but city officials advised that some aspects would be outside commissioners’ authority. At the City Commission’s meeting Tuesday, Commissioner Leslie Soden again asked about the review…
Air show produces huge crowds
The 2018 McConnell Air Force Base air show, Frontiers in Flight, wrapped up on Sunday with nearly 110,000 visitors making their way on base during the two-day event. With a low ceiling and more inclement weather on Saturday the crowd…
Pastors with ‘sand’ helped win the west, Kansas
Before the west was won, sometimes even preachers had to fight for what they believed. They had to have what Kansas Wesleyan University Criminal Justice Professor John K. Burchill called “sand,” and what many modern people call “guts.” He presented…
Franchisee settles on a spot for a new Old Chicago restaurant in Goddard
Fresh off of news that it’s getting a new Dairy Queen later this year, Goddard now can celebrate that it’s also getting an Old Chicago. Franchisee Amro Samy anticipates closing on a spot in front of the Goddard Walmart in…
Derby may get sports complex
If changes are authorized within the Derby STAR bond district, they could result in a new multifaceted sports complex. The topic was set to be received by the Derby City Council at its Sept. 11 meeting as a first reading.…
Neighbor asks council for reprieve on silage pile
A neighbor to a large pile of silage on the west end of Main St. asked Marion city council members at Monday’s meeting to give the owner a reprieve on an order to remove the pile. Lincolnville feedlot owner Mike…
Committee chairman voices frustrations on dirt roads
The state of county roads was a hotbed of discussion at Monday’s county commission meeting. Chairman of the county road and bridge committee and Liberty township trustee, Lisa Peters, voiced her frustrations. “I’m coming forward for every resident who lives…
Will these new design standards protect Prairie Village’s charm? Commission votes
Prairie Village’s latest attempt to control the development of large homes within the city received unanimous support from the Prairie Village Planning Commission on Tuesday. Commissioners voted to recommend approval for a slate of neighborhood design standards that is now…
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