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Johnson County allocates COVID-19 funding for small businesses, housing, food insecurity and community programs
On Thursday, Oct. 20, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved the allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds received from the United States Department of the Treasury for several community investment programs. “Many residents and small…
Parsons Police Department steps up its nighttime patrols
The Parsons Police Department has recently seen an increase in overnight calls for suspicious activity. Despite being short-staffed — The Parsons PD is being proactive and adding more officers on the night shift. KOAM’s Janna Hautala talked to not only…
Altamont hosts 9th Annual Boo Bash
Altamont’s Recreation Commission today hosted its 9th Annual Boo Bash. Free drinks, food, and games were provided to those in attendance. A costume contest and pumpkin contest were also held and the top 3 participants in each category won a…
Ellis County estimates fire burned about 8,500 acres
Ellis County fire crews spent Sunday afternoon and evening battling a wildfire that started in Ness County. Crews were dispatched to the large fire approaching the county around 3:20 p.m. Darin Myers, the fire chief and county administrator for Ellis…
Only one Kansas county doesn’t have a Sheriff, here’s why
As Kansas voters decide whether counties can choose to have a sheriff at all, there’s one county in the state that hasn’t had one for years. Riley county is the only county in the state that doesn’t have a sheriff’s…
City looking for suggestions for old Wichita Public Library
The City of Wichita has put out a request for reuse for the former downtown Wichita Public Library. The building is located a 223 S. Main next to Century II. The location operated from 1967 to 2018 before the library…
Crawford County program impacting neighborhood safety
A program started by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office is becoming more popular throughout many neighborhoods. The program is called S.T.O.P. (Shared Technology on Patrol) and is a partnership between law enforcement and citizens living in Crawford County. The focus…
Baxter Springs PD issuing free vouchers instead of citations
Instead of giving out citations, the Baxter Springs Police Department wants to help drivers fix their broken headlights, taillights or turn signals. It's all part of a community-driven program called Lights On! The mission is to heal relationships between communities…
Kansas Water Office announces water warning for residents using Burlington water
Ongoing drought conditions have prompted Chase County officials to ask a lot of county residents to conserve water. It’s not the only entity asking residents to cut back on their water use. The Kansas Water Office has issued a water…
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