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Florent Wagner, unofficial Overland Park city historian, dies at 87
Florent Wagner — Overland Park’s unofficial city historian and beloved keeper of countless stories — died late last month at the age of 87. Wagner, who never actually lived in the city of Overland Park but in neighboring Leawood, was…
Hutch draws hundreds of students for state archery tournament
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced the results of the 2025 Kansas National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. The event took place on March 28 and 29 at the Kansas State Fair Grounds in Hutchinson.…
Pittsburgh police equip patrol cars with 13 new in-car cameras
The Pittsburg Police Department gets approval for safety improvements. At Tuesday's meeting—city commissioners gave approved the purchase of 13 in-car cameras for patrol cars. Hardware, equipment and software will run the city about 114-thousand dollars—and is covered by the public…
Bill passed to extend firework sales in Kansas
Thanks to Senate Bill 199, fireworks can now be sold year-round in Kansas, and retailers are deciding if it's worth it or not. The law was signed on Wednesday, April 9, but retailers may be opting out. One retailer tells…
City of Ark City issues statement on passing of man who died on the job Thursday
The City of Arkansas City is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Chad Gleason, who died Thursday morning while on duty—doing the work he cared deeply about and took great pride in every day. Chad had been a valued…
Push is on for law to address naked man’s neighborhood strolls south of Ark City
Concern over the behavior of an Ark City area man – who’s been seen taking walks in the nude in his neighborhood – has led to an effort to bolster the law against public nudity. The same issue involving the…
Appeals Court panel hears arguments over qualified immunity in CJ Lofton’s death
A three-judge panel from the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals appeared unconvinced Friday that five Sedgwick County juvenile detention officers should be immune from an excessive force lawsuit in the 2021 death of 17-year-old Cedric “CJ” Lofton. The county…
County County Hospital cuts OB services
The Coffey Health System Board of Trustees has voted to cease obstetrics care at Coffey County Hospital, according to a report from the health system’s marketing department published in the Coffey County Republican. Labor and delivery services incurred a $1.3…
Riley County may see more EV charging stations in the near future
Manhattan may see more charging stations in the near future for electric vehicles as they become more common. At Monday’s meeting, Riley County’s MPO planning manager told officials to expect some changes in infrastructure to accommodate the gradual rise in…
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