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Wichita Police Department takes part in viral lip sync challenge
The Wichita Police Department is joining in on social media's latest craze. The department filmed the last part of a lip sync video in Old Town Thursday night. You’ve seen the clips on social media: police departments lip syncing to…
Dog situation in Chanute affects mail delivery to neighborhood
A Chanute family, asked to relocate its mailbox to the curb because of a dangerous dog, has questioned why the city has not picked up the dog. “Why isn’t it the person with the dog that is being dealt with?”…
Ford County facing noise complaints due to concert venue
Ford County resident Greg Winkler's property sits on the edge of Dodge City. Pointing to a large metal overhang in the distance, Winkler says "that's where the concerts are held." It’s called the Palomino Ranch, and during the summer it…
Thanks to feedback from residents, Lenexa has vibrant vision for its future
They take a hands-on approach in Lenexa. Called Vision 2040, dozens of volunteers are canvassing neighborhoods, going to parades and other events, asking citizens what they want Lenexa to look like 20 years from now. "We need some more microbreweries,…
Topeka Police reveal results of community climate survey
Homicides, gang activity and drug crimes topped the list of concerns from just over 800 community members who filled out a Topeka Police Department survey. The survey, which the police department labled “non-scientific” in a press release put out Thursday…
Haysville police sergeant buys hotel room for family in need
A routine check at a Haysville gas station resulted in a good deed by one police sergeant. Sgt. Randy Nowak says he noticed some people sleeping in a car in the parking lot near 71st and Broadway just before midnight…
Shawnee County commissioners speak positively of planned Expocentre look
Shawnee County Commissioners Shelly Buhler and Bob Archer both used the word “professional” Thursday to describe the planned new look of the front of the building that houses the Kansas Expocentre’s Landon Arena and Exhibition Hall. Commission Chairman Kevin Cook…
City of Pittsburg to host training seminar for first responders and spouses
On August 23, 2018, the City of Pittsburg Police Department will host The Pain Behind the Badge – Winning the Battle, a powerful training seminar designed to help first responders combat personal and professional stress. This one-day seminar takes place…
After complaints about lines, state to open driver’s license office in Overland Park
Responding to complaints about long lines and wait times at the two driver’s license offices in Johnson County, the Kansas Department of Revenue announced Thursday that it will open a third location, in Overland Park. The new location will be…
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