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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach argues new agency rule on gun sales is unconstitutional
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach argued that a rule implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is unconstitutional and moved that a temporary restraining order be issued on the rule Monday at the Robert Dole Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas. The ATF rule deems that firearms sold with...
Kansas gets $45 million for infrastructure improvement projects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced several major state infrastructure projects Monday morning which are receiving nearly $45.3 million in federal funds. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program is responsible for the injection of funding into the Sunflower State. These grants go towards […]
Targeted enforcement operation leads to felony theft arrests in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - A targeted enforcement operation in Johnson County recently led to several felony theft arrests. The Merriam Police Department said Tuesday their officers worked in collaboration with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to patrol at Merriam Town Center. There, officers intercepted four thefts and arrested...
With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
Home appliance retailer Warners’ Stellian opens first JoCo store
A company offering a variety of home appliances has officially made its Johnson County debut. Minnesota-based Warners’ Stellian has wrapped up construction and officially opened its new store in Leawood on June 20. Warners’ Stellian operates at 5101 W. 135th St. The appliance store operates at the Cornerstone...
Meddys restaurant made a splash in Prairie Village. Now it’s opening in Lenexa.
A Wichita-based restaurant chain’s newest Johnson County location is poised to open later this month. Meddys has quickly earned a local following since opening its first Johnson County eatery in Prairie Village two years ago. Now, the company is wrapping up construction on its new restaurant in Lenexa. Mark...
Hundreds of workers evacuated in Olathe warehouse fire, no injuries reported
The Olathe Fire Department is investigating what led to a fire on the roof of a large warehouse on Monday afternoon. Firefighters from Olathe and Johnson County Fire District No. 1 were called to TVH Parts Co., 16355 S. Lone Elm Rd., just before 2:15 p.m. Capt. Mike Hall, a...
Artists Helping the Homeless nonprofit bridges gaps in services across Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kahana House opened in February in south Kansas City, Missouri. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Artists Helping the Homeless, the house hosts approximately 16 people at any given time while working to bridge gaps in homeless services. Artist Kar Woo first became acquainted...
Hearing set to determine if a Missouri death row inmate is innocent. His execution is a month later
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Tuesday set an Aug. 21 date for a hearing to determine if Marcellus Williams is innocent of the murder that landed him on death row — a hearing that comes just a little over a month before Williams is scheduled to die.
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