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Wichita police officers get new body cameras
The Wichita Police Department has been issuing new body cameras to all commissioned officers, and most officers have now received them. Police Captain Aaron Moses said officers will have a choice between a head-mounted and a body-mounted camera. He said…
Kansas Supreme Court clarifies land-use permit authority, settles Finney County dispute
The Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion Friday that determined the Finney County Commission had authority to delegate decisions about land-use permits to a zoning appeals board as long the local actions didn’t conflict with state law. The opinion written…
Wyandotte County to offer home repairs, relocation and counseling for gun violence victims
Seven years ago, a drive-by shooting became the first case District Attorney Mark Dupree handled as Wyandotte County’s top prosecutor. Bullets had pierced the front door of a home, busted out windows and flattened the tires of a vehicle parked…
Much of Kansas is at ‘high risk’ of West Nile virus. Here’s why and how to stay safe
Keep your distance from mosquitoes if you’re in Kansas in the near future. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued high-risk and moderate warnings for West Nile virus across the state. Johnson and Wyandotte counties, located in the…
Galena Police Chief Billy Joe Charles to Retire After 26 Years of Service
Chief Billy Joe Charles will retire on September 1, 2024, after a distinguished 26-year career in law enforcement and corrections. His service includes 11 years in the Army, 12 years in the Missouri National Guard, and key roles such as…
Half cent sales tax discussion held at Neosho County Community College
Neosho County citizens gathered in the Cleaver Room at Neosho County Community College Tuesday to learn more about the .5 percent sales tax that will be on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. This ballot measure would not increase the current…
Grenola, Topeka, Osawatomie: How 21 Kansas cities got their unique names
Four men who founded Cawker City in 1870 in north-central Kansas played poker against each other to win the right to name it. The winner, Col. E.H. Cawker, named the city after himself. ... It is among numerous incorporated cities…
As Lawrence city leaders ponder creation of open alcohol consumption area, here’s how other cities implemented their programs
The plan to create a common consumption area, or CCA, a designated area where people could walk around with drinks they purchased from bars or restaurants that opted in to the program, generated more questions than answers from commissioners. ...…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 25, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
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