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‘It’s a problem here in Topeka’: Experts say human trafficking not confined to big cities
Few in Topeka and Shawnee County recognize a societal problem operating in the shadows. Unless, that is, you know what to look for. Local experts hope to use Human Trafficking Awareness Month, observed across the country in January, to shed…
Dighton grocery store burns down
A grocery store in Dighton burned down Saturday night. According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, they received a call at 9:27 p.m. for the report of a fire at K&J Foods. Upon arrival, crews were met with a large amount of…
Fire department wins ‘Battle of the Badges’
The Wichita Fire Department came out on top again. It's the fifth consecutive win for the fire department in the annual "Battle of the Badges." The annual friendly competition is held annually over the holidays to encourage blood donations to…
Pretty in Pink: Liberal business forced to stop painting building pink, mayor pushes for change
A Hispanic-owned business in Liberal is at the center of a controversy over the color they chose for their new building. Erika Marino purchased a building on 210 S. Kansas Ave. in 2023 to expand her business, Chikas Fresas, located in…
Parsons Land Bank sees success
A house that was in the city’s land bank is being renovated, city commissioners heard this week. Jim Zaleski, city economic development director, told city commissioners the house at 1621 Chess has been a test case for the land bank.…
County approves purchase of 5 license plate reader cameras for main highways
Neosho County commissioners Tuesday heard from Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor regarding traffic cameras and the commission approved the purchase of five for the county. Taylor said the Chanute Police Department asked him to come to a meeting to discuss…
State, local leaders debate tax program
County leaders want the state to reinstate the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction. The program was introduced to help local governments during difficult times, but the state has withheld funding for the past 20 years. Kansas, grappling with economic challenges,…
A look inside the Village, Lawrence’s community to help people recover from homelessness
Fifty small cabins will soon be available to help Lawrence community members experiencing homelessness recover and secure housing. The City of Lawrence has raised the Village of Pallet emergency shelters at 256 N. Michigan St., the former location of Veritas Christian…
Clerk tabbed as 1st county administrator
Longtime county clerk Tina Spencer will become Marion County administrator Feb. 1. The first to hold the position, she already is a familiar face, having been county clerk since 2013 and was deputy county clerk from 2005 to 2013. County…
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