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Couple blames countys cameras for need to close business;County says releasing copy of camera video falls under Kansas Open Records Act
When closing the doors to The Shiney Studio at 123 S. National Ave. in May, the owners posted a statement on the business’ website and also on social media. The statement accused courthouse employees of using courthouse security cameras to…
Augusta Council halts cemetery rule enforcement
Monday night’s Augusta City Council meeting turned emotional as residents voiced concerns over the enforcement of cemetery rules that were discussed, reviewed, and published in 2016. Weekend social media conversations indicated clean up efforts following the guidelines had begun in…
Topeka City Councilman: Proposal would basically outlaw gravel driveways
A proposal before Topeka’s governing body seeks to promote aesthetics and keep front yards from becoming “junk sites,” City Councilman Mike Lesser said Tuesday evening. But Councilman Tony Emerson voiced concern that the measure would basically outlaw gravel driveways and…
Twister rebuilding: 10 years after Chapman tornado
The day after Chapman was devastated by an EF-3 tornado on June 11, 2008, a town hall meeting was held in city park to inform residents what was going on and give them an opportunity to address concerns. Destruction was…
Drone footage of flooding in Scott City; Storms brought more than 5 inches of rain
Storms brought more than 5 inches of rain to the Scott City area Tuesday, causing flooding throughout the town. By 6:10 p.m., reports from the National Weather Center in Dodge City estimated 5.5 inches of rain in parts of Scott…
‘Cock-A-Doodle Don’t’: Stray rooster in KCK prompts reminder of ordinances
It was a wakeup call, you could say, to anyone keeping a rooster as a pet in Kansas City, Kan. And the reminder came from the chief of police, no less. "And the rooster crows at 27th & Wood!" Police…
OP Council reverses earlier vote, allows Brookridge rezoning despite protest
Over persistent neighborhood objections about traffic disruptions and density, the Overland Park City Council reversed an earlier vote Monday night and allowed a rezoning for the giant Brookridge redevelopment to move forward. The council voted 7-4 to allow the Curtin…
Barton County Commission backs recycling efforts
Barton County’s recycling efforts and the need to extend the County Landfill’s lifespan were on the minds of Barton County commissioners Monday morning. First, the commission awarded the county’s recycling grant to Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend. In the…
Wichita City leaders eye project to improve North Junction
Wichita city leaders call it the most important thing to look into when it comes to its roads The north junction interchange -- where I-135, I-235, K-96 and K-254 meet -- can get congested, especially during rush hour. Wichita City…
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