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Lawrence police program asks residents, businesses to register security cameras for police use
The Lawrence Police Department has rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy. …
Park City sets public hearing for $500 million Champtown project
A meeting date has been set for Park City to vote on the project agreement for the $500 million Champtown mixed-use entertainment destination, making way for the development to receive key incentives from the state. During its meeting on Tuesday,…
Kansas Appeals Court upholds Riley County decision on local development
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled this month that Riley County District Court judge’s decision to affirm the approval of an amended planned unit development application for Liquid Art winery by county commissioners was valid. While the court saw the…
Cops seize store’s THC drinks
Uncertain of the legality of products found in Carlsons’ Grocery in Marion, police seized 160 cans and bottles of THC beverages Saturday. Bearing names such as “Nowadays,” “Drink Easy,” “Drinking Buds,” and “Happi,” some come in flavors such as raspberry…
District gets down to dirty work of cleaning up water
Improvements are coming to Rural Water District No. 1. The district was in hot water earlier this month after Tampa and Ramona residents reported dark-brown water coming from their taps. Last week, water board chairman Donald Mueller and operator Autumn…
Lawrence Municipal Court accepting $15 of school supplies to cover $50 of fines
Lawrence Municipal Court for the next month will allow people to pay off $50 in fines with $15 worth of school supplies as part of an annual initiative. The supply drive began Wednesday and runs through Saturday, Aug. 23. It’s…
Garden City Farmers Market continues to draw crowd
Area residents make their way around the Garden City Farmers Market July 19, browsing and buying items from vendors. Foot traffic at the event is picking up as vendors with produce have began participating. Read more: Garden City Telegram
St. Mary’s Cemetery a community effort
Dennis Alexander rode a lawn mower up and down St. Mary’s Cemetery rows on a recent summer day. Alexander is one of the volunteers at the cemetery who keep it running, make sure the grass is cut and perform other…
City discusses wheelchair access in building codes
The City of Newton held a 15-minute work session to discuss updates to the city’s building codes. The city has been working in recent months on new versions of the international building code and international existing building codes it plans…
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