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Topeka mayor suggests adding ‘citizen layer’ to evaluating police use of force
Topeka’s city government is looking at creating a job in city manager Brent Trout’s office for a civilian employee whose duties would include playing a role in investigating reports of police misconduct, particularly those involving use of force, city officials…
Wilson park plans still alive in Ark City
The master plan for the renovation of Arkansas City’s Wilson Park is progressing slowly, according to City Manager Nick Hernandez. Hernandez unveiled the city’s long-term plan for the park in March 2017, which included a refurbishing of the Wilson Park…
Cowley County businesses return from ‘Destination BootCamp’
Cowley First recently sponsored nine Cowley County businesses to attend the Colorado-based business improvement “Destination Business BootCamp,” where they learned many new methods to bring more customers and tourists to Cowley County. They were among a group of business owners…
Prairie Village considers home design guidelines on Monday
A group of homebuilding and remodeling professionals have organized opposition to the new guidelines, with several lobbying the planning commission to recommend denial ahead of the vote earlier this month, saying that the regulations would scuttle investment in rebuild projects…
Douglas County raises smoking age to 21 in unincorporated areas
The Douglas County Commission has raised the minimum age to buy tobacco products in the county’s unincorporated areas from 18 to 21. The Lawrence Journal-World reports the commission approved the change Wednesday and it will take effect in 30 days.…
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation gets national accreditation
The Commission for the Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies awarded accreditation Wednesday evening to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation. CAPRA accreditation demonstrates that an agency is in compliance with national standards of excellence, said Mike McLaughlin, communications and public…
Retiring Pratt Police Chief reflects on service
Closing the last chapter on a law enforcement career that has stretched four decades has caused now retired police chief Gary Myers to reflect on his years as a public servant. “I’ve spent most of my adult life as a…
Mayor’s veto causes delay for Butler project
In response to Andover Mayor Ben Lawrence’s veto last week concerning the special use permit for Butler Community College’s building project, the Andover City Council voted Tuesday night to sent the request back to the Planning Commission. Butler Community College…
Topeka officials look at adding ‘citizen layer’ to evaluating allegations of police misconduct
Topeka’s city government is looking at creating a job in city manager Brent Trout’s office for a civilian employee whose duties would include playing a role in investigating reports of police misconduct, particularly those involving use of force, city officials…
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