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Kansas’ last dry county votes to loosen liquor laws
Two northwestern Kansas counties reshaped their alcohol laws on Tuesday, with one ending the state’s tradition of dry counties. Wallace County was the last remaining dry county in the state. On Tuesday, voters made history by eliminating that rule and allowing restaurants to sell liquor…
New Wichita law aims to crack down on nuisance motels. Here’s how
Hotels and motels within Wichita city limits will have to be licensed through the city starting next year in order to operate. The ordinance also prohibits them from charging by the hour. The Wichita City Council passed the ordinance establishing the license Thursday in an…
Kansas mayor charged with voter fraud, accused of voting without citizenship
The mayor of a small south-central Kansas town has been charged with committing fraud by voting in elections since 2022 even though he is not a United States citizen, the state’s attorney general and secretary of state said Wednesday. Attorney General Kris Kobach said Joe…
On eve of critical Prairie Village election, judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block city hall project
On the eve of Prairie Village city elections largely defined by whether candidates support or oppose the city’s $30 million municipal complex project, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that had previously stalled the city’s plans to move forward with the plan. Now, city officials…
Ark City Court sees need for Chuukese interpreter
Arkansas City’s growing diversity has led city officials to request hiring an in-person interpreter for residents who speak Chuukese. During a work session Friday, City Manager Randy Frazer told commissioners that Municipal Court needs someone fluent in Chuukese, a language spoken primarily in the Chuuk…
City and bank confidentially settle lawsuit
The city and Kaw Valley State Bank — now Farmers State Bank — confidentially settled a lawsuit filed this past summer over several counterfeit checks drawn from a city account. The settlement, filed with the court days after the Eudora Times reported on the lawsuit…
THC-infused drinks have flown under Kansas lawmakers’ radar — until now
While Kansas remains one of the last states in the nation without legalized medical or recreational marijuana, THC-infused drinks have evaded scrutiny from officials. Read more: Hays Daily News
Kansas Supreme Court delves into implications of a slightly askew license plate
Kansas Supreme Court issues opinion justifying law enforcement’s search of a vehicle as it explores a range of cases raising constitutional issues. Read more: www.derbyinformer.com – RSS Results in news,news/* of type article
Noise ordinance presented to county commissioners
Bourbon County Commissioners reviewed a proposed noise ordinance during a special meeting Thursday night, ultimately agreeing to have the county counselor review the ordinance and discuss the matter further during their regular meeting Monday. Read more: Fort Scott Tribune Headlines
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