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Corbett v. City of Kensington: City not liable for injuries of its independent contractor
Under these facts, the city of Kensington, as the employer of an independent contractor, is not liable for injuries caused by any negligence of an independent contractor. Expert witness testimony is necessary to show that an independent contractor hired to…
Abilene not exempt from fentanyl’s influence
Although it took time to get to Abilene, the city is not immune from the drug, said Police Chief Anna Hatter. “Larger jurisdictions, larger cities, have been dealing with it a lot longer than what we have,” Hatter said. “I…
Proposed 3,000-acre solar project in Douglas and Johnson counties hopes to be generating power by 2026
Despite some public pushback, permitting issues and a set of county regulations that its attorney says are too strict, a Florida-based company says it hopes to have its 3,000-acre solar project in Douglas and Johnson counties up and running by…
USD 305 pays staff at or above market standards: Study shows some salaries still stagnant
Classified staff at Salina Public Schools are often paid above local market standards, but the district can do more to support staff like paraeducators and administrative support, a recent study reveals. This year, the district consulted an outside company, Educational…
‘Kansas two-step’ in court: Highway patrol leader on trial over traffic stop allegations
The leader of the Kansas Highway Patrol defended a policy in court Wednesday that, if nixed by the court system, could have a significant impact on how the statewide law enforcement agency will handle traffic stops. Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent…
Substitute practice gets 2-year extension: Kansas to continue with expanded teacher licensing effort
A temporary provision that had allowed adults as young as 18 to substitute teach in Kansas classrooms will continue for at least two school years. The Kansas State Board of Education on Wednesday voted unanimously to extend its expanded emergency…
Home sweet home
Greg Lehr's education career is coming full circle. Lehr, a 1996 Valley Center High School graduate who was an administrator in the school district for 12 years, was named the district's next superintendent. "This is home. This is where we…
Maize city administrator Richard LaMunyon recognized for giving federal officer his start in law enforcement
Maize city administrator Richard LaMunyon is retiring at the end of the year. He was Wichita’s police chief for several years, and on Wednesday he was surprised with a blast from the past. Tom Masters, a retired federal law enforcement…
Petition to disorganize USD 112 filed
A petition to disorganize the USD 112 Central Plains school district has been filed. The Wilson High School Future Committee asked the USD 112 Board of Education to delay the closure of Wilson High School for one year. With no…
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