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Officials express concern after Kansas bridge collapse on Reno/McPherson county border
A bridge in northeast Reno County will be out of use for an extended period of time after a large wheat cart fell through the deck and into the North Fork Blaze Creek Wednesday. Don Britton of Reno County Public…
Community Memorial Healthcare sales tax petition posted around Marshall county
Three hundred county residents had signed a petition by early this week asking Marshall County commissioners to allow a public vote on a proposed half-cent sales tax for Community Memorial Healthcare. Community Memorial Healthcare’s board hopes to get 350 before…
Salina not issuing barricade permits for Fourth of July
The city of Salina has announced it will not issue street barricade permits for July 3 or 4 in order to reduce the likelihood of the unauthorized discharge of fireworks within neighborhoods. Fireworks are allowed to be ignited or discharged…
Ellinwood and Cimarron have a “community exchange” to gather impressions and suggestions
The city council meeting held Monday night included several meaningful discussion that showed progress towards transformation into a 21st century visitor-friendly community. Ellinwood community member Rob Dove was part of a task force assigned to a 2016 community exchange with…
Olathe Fire Hero Day inspires girls to consider firefighting career
On a day when the temperature passed 90 degrees, donning a firefighter’s uniform — complete with a helmet — and climbing a 75-foot ladder sounds too sweltering to be fun. But on June 9, 19 girls seized the chance to…
Luminaries banned, display fees changed in Saline County
Aerial luminaries will no longer be allowed in Saline County, and new fees have been adopted for county residents who apply to set off fireworks for public displays and private events. Saline County commissioners made the changes to the county’s…
Man who fled Kan. traffic stop surrenders, brings doughnuts
Authorities say a rapper who fled from a southeast Kansas traffic stop and feuded with police on Facebook brought along doughnuts when he surrendered. The feud started after two people bailed from a vehicle that a Galena officer attempted to…
Safety of park-goers from flying discs discussed in Marysville
Mayor Carla Grund referred a proposed disc golf course in City Park to a subcommittee on Monday after 90 minutes of discussion with a group of local residents visibly dismayed by meeting’s end. The subcommittee, made up of council members…
ELGL Podcast: Local Government Law, Police Body Cameras
From public records requests to emergency communications we talk with two local government attorneys about all the legal questions that come with Police body cameras. They share common concerns from working with Police Departments, the hidden costs of body worn…
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