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Series 24/7 to feature Parsons Police Department in nine episodes
A southeast Kansas police department is making its reality television debut. The Parsons Police Department is working with camera crews from the CW show 24/7 to document the day-to-day life of a handful of police officers in the city. Officers say the show’s producers are…
Hutchinson 911 dispatcher wins national telecommunicator award
Allison Weil, a 911 dispatcher for Hutchinson-Reno County, was named the 2025 NiCE PSAP Telecommunicator of the Year. Her nomination stemmed from a call where she guided a young boy whose mother was having seizures. Read more: Hutch News
City of Coffeyville Launches Brand New Leaf Pick-Up Service
The City of Coffeyville’s Public Service Team is excited to announce a brand-new service to assist residents with their fall cleanup — the Leaf Pick-Up Program, running now through the end of November. Residents who would like to take advantage of this service will need…
Coffey County announces intentions to become the site for TerraPower Natrium reactor
Coffey County has declared a strong interest in becoming the home for the TerraPower Natrium reactor that is expected to be built in Kansas. The Coffey County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution of support and says that they will send letters of interest…
Free roadkill: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office simplifies ‘deer list’ process
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is updating a process that allows people to legally take home deer killed in car crashes or other roadkill. But there are a few requirements to know before you get the call to salvage any game animals on the side…
Tiny Kansas town wants to boost tourism by creating the world’s largest teapot
The big ball of twine in Cawker City. The giant Van Gogh painting in Goodland. The Big Brutus electric shovel in West Mineral. All are included on an elite list of quirky roadside attractions in Kansas that are famous for being unusually large. And all…
Council rejects proposed renter protections, moves ahead with updating housing code
A split Wichita City Council rejected proposals Tuesday to protect tenants from income discrimination and to establish a registry of landlords with serial housing code violations. The proposed ordinances were defeated 4-3 after hours of passionate public comment from landlords, property owners and tenants. However…
Douglas County commissioners vote to allow environmental testing for proposed solar farm; will now seek judicial review
Douglas County commissioners voted to allow a proposed solar farm to begin environmental testing on land in Grant Township amid pending litigation and opposition from the township board. The county’s next step is to seek judicial review on the action. The 5-0 vote to approve…
Marshall County to Vote on Eliminating Food Sales Requirement for Liquor by the Drink
Marshall County voters will face a special question on the November 4 general election ballot regarding the sale of liquor by the drink in public establishments. The measure asks voters to decide whether to eliminate the current food sales requirement for venues that sell liquor…
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