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Derby firefighters tackle leading emergency calls with new fall prevention coalition
In April 2024, firefighters helped form the Derby Fall Prevention Coalition, a group of community partners dedicated to fall prevention. Now a registered nonprofit, the coalition provides in-home services such as installing handrails, raising chairs, or lowering beds to make…
THC drinks sold at Topeka liquor store despite KBI concerns
The KBI recently held a meeting with the Attorney General's office and the beverage wholesale industry regarding THC-infused drinks, leading many liquor stores to stop selling them. Vern's Retail Liquor in Topeka says its inventory is legal, containing less than…
Frontenac police remind residents of golf cart safety
The police department says the complaints range from parents riding with children hanging off the side or back of the golf cart to children under the age of 18 operating them. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
Grocery, Meal Delivery Expands for Clay Center
Last month, DoorDash became officially available for use in Clay Center. The food delivery service allows users to order fast food or groceries via their smartphone and have their items delivered to a specified address. Read more: KCLY Radio
KS Tower Climber Discusses Logistics, Industry Changes in 40-Year Career Span
Randy Smith began his career as a tower climber by accident. Located in Rolla, Kansas, a town of less than 400 in southwest Kansas, Smith has been the area’s go-to tower climber for decades. Now 70 years old, he said…
Kansas reports no new measles cases in 3 weeks as cases increase nationally
The lack of new cases puts Kansas about halfway through the 42 days required for a measles outbreak to be considered over, which is two incubation periods of 21 days each, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
From E-Bikes to Scooters, Roads Are Getting More Crowded and Confusing
Cities are trying to figure out how to accommodate the boom in two-wheelers that threaten safety for pedestrians and riders. Requirements on age, licenses and helmets vary from place to place, not to mention rules about where the vehicles can…
Amazon Prime Air launches drone delivery in Kansas City metro before holidays
One of the metro Amazon centers is in south Kansas City, Missouri, and the other is in Kansas City, Kansas. Mayor Tyrone Garner was on hand Wednesday for the demonstration. “This is a great example of a public-private partnership that…
Allen County Hospital sales tax extension goes on ballot
Allen County voters will be asked in November to extend a quarter-cent sales tax that’s been in place since 2010, with proceeds going toward Allen County Regional Hospital. The quarter-cent sales tax comes before voters for renewal every five years.…
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