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Johnson County election commissioner explains delay in election results
A combination of long lines and computer problems with new voting machines led to an all-night delay in Johnson County being able to release primary election results. “I’m embarrassed for our county,” Johnson County election commissioner Ronnie Metsker said Wednesday…
Junction City Will Keep Ban on Pit Bulls
The Junction City Commission providing their response to the request to lift the ban on pit bull dogs. By a consensus decision the Junction City Commission has decided to leave a ban on pit bull dogs in the city in…
County Commission hears discussion on planned building demolition at Fort Dodge
At Monday’s Ford County Commission meeting, the commission heard discussion about the planned demolition of the old officers’ barracks at Fort Dodge. The building is currently under the authority of the Kansas Soldiers’ Home at Fort Dodge, which is under…
City courts in Johnson County offering ‘amnesty days’
For those who have forgotten their court dates and left fines unpaid, most municipal courts in Johnson County are scheduling “amnesty days” this month when defendants can take care of outstanding warrants without fear of being arrested. People with a…
City councilman: Don’t expect Towne West Square to close
On the heels of a foreclosure petition filed last week, a Wichita City Councilman says he doesn't expect the Towne West Square mall to close. "I don’t think you will see the mall closing, but I do see a needed…
National website: Wichita a top city for ‘big home bargains’
According to a post Monday on the national website Realtor.com, Wichita is actually one of the most affordable places in the country to own a dream home. In a piece written by Lance Lambert, the site ranked Wichita as the…
Garden City, Finney County discuss Jennie Barker Road project
Both the City and County Commissions during a joint meeting on Monday discussed the Jennie Barker Road project — which will be funded by a .3-cent sales tax increase approved by the public in November — which indicated that the…
Waste not, want more; city of Pratt faces potential water issues
Pratt city officials face a water dilemma. In the past, a conservative approach to water usage has been prudent because saving the resource which comes from an ever-shrinking water table has been a necessary part of conserving resources. Now, the…
Barton County closer to 800 megahertz communications system
Barton County 911 is in the final stages of making the switch to an 800 megahertz communications system. According to Barton County 911 Director Dena Popp, the new system is a blend of traditional two-way radio technology and computer-controlled transmitters.…
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