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Shawnee cracks down on motorized scooters — Here are the city’s new rules
Shawnee has passed new rules for children and younger teens who ride motorized devices like scooters and unicycles. On Tuesday, the Shawnee City Council unanimously approved amendments to the municipal code by adding rules for motorized scooters and unicycles to its already-existing regulations for motorized…
Some tattoos might receive scrutiny. But Wichita Police Officers are allowed ink
If you aspire to become an officer for the Wichita Police Department, you might want to give some advance thought to where you put any tattoos you get. Not to mention what you decide to include in the design. But a little bit of ink…
Mulberry Annexation Takes Next Step
The Mulberry City Council recently voted in favor of a land annexation to set up a half billion dollar solar project, a move seen as a major step for the community’s economic development. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
In western Kansas, a warning to door-kicking TikTokers
A social media trend of kicking down the doors of people’s homes is as destructive as it sounds. The sheriff of one western Kansas county warns that it could also be deadly. In a social post on Tuesday, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office said it…
Garden City, Western State Bank unite to boost housing access
Garden City has announced a new partnership with Western State Bank to expand opportunities for affordable housing. Garden City has been experiencing a housing crunch for several years. The city said rapid economic growth and a steady population increase have created a demand for more…
Community watch teams join Cherokee County sheriff
Community and law-enforcement are coming together to make a safer southeast Kansas. Over the past several weeks, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has made several appearances at local community watch group meetings. Officers speak to residents, answer their questions, and give safety tips on what…
Hotel and conference center opens in Hutch
The Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center at 1715 N. Waldron St. opened for business Tuesday, Visit Hutch announced. The hotel has 112 guest rooms, an indoor pool, and a fitness center, and it will have an Old Chicago restaurant on site. As of Tuesday…
New petition aims to repeal Salina’s pit bull ban
A petition to repeal Salina’s ban on pit bulls was presented to the city manager on Monday. If it gets enough signatures, the city commission would be required to either pass an ordinance repealing the ban or call for a special election for citizens to…
Crawford County solar annexation hearing scheduled
A controversy that’s consuming several southeast Kansas communities is coming to a head in Crawford County. That controversy… solar farms and all that comes with them, both the good and the bad. Crawford County currently has a moratorium on solar energy projects that was put…
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