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Newton businesses benefit from golf tournament
As out-of-town golfers left, Newton businesses returned to normal but said they’re grateful for the boost in sales they got from the visitors. The USGA Adaptive Open Golf Championship tournament had 96 golfers competing and attracted many more in the…
Shawnee explores adding city-run summer camp next year to meet growing demand
The city of Shawnee is looking to fulfill the continuing demand for a summer camp in the area by adding a city-run program next summer. At the Shawnee Council Committee meeting on July 8, City Manager Paul Kramer outlined the…
Prairie Village will take out some pickleball courts at Windsor Park
After months of back and forth, the city of Prairie Village will get rid of some of the pickleball courts at Windsor Park in an effort to respond to residents’ complaints about noise. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday…
Overland Park closer to ‘permit-ready’ housing pilot. What would it do?
Overland Park is one step closer to fully implementing a “permit-ready” housing pilot program, a pillar in the city’s effort to encourage more diverse housing options in the future. Earlier this month, the Overland Park City Council Community Development Committee…
North Newton holding a city flag design contest
The City of North Newton is searching for a new flag to represent their city, and they’re looking for a local artist to create the design. Anyone who lives or works in North Newton is encouraged to submit a design…
Harper Police Department mourns death of K9 Bruce
The Harper Police Department is mourning the loss of their K9 officer. The department says K9 Bruce died suddenly Tuesday during a medical emergency. Police say Bruce and partner Sergeant Scott McCann were responsible for multiple felony arrests and investigated…
Breed-specific ban putting a strain on Salina animal shelter
A decades-long breed-specific ban targeting pit bulls and similar dogs in Salina could be putting a strain on the city’s animal shelter. City leaders say Salina Animal Services is housing 64 dogs as of the latest update. Nearly half of…
Parsons residents asked to voice opinions in police survey, link here
A federal grant is helping police officers in Parsons become better partners with the community. Police Chief Robert Spinks says a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice is helping to pay for additional training for officers, as well as…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office receives grant towards new 4K body cameras
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received a nice grant of $90,000. Money that will provide 22 new body cameras for patrol deputies, including SROs, court security, and community outreach deputies. Cherokee County is one of 40 departments across the country…
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