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SMSD art teacher named Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist

Schools

An art teacher in the Shawnee Mission School District has been honored as a finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Tecumseh woman identified in reported Shawnee County homicide

Police, fire and courts

A woman from Tecumseh has been identified as the victim in a reported homicide in Shawnee County.

Shawnee County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Kansas by-right housing law raises KCK affordability questions

Housing and development

A new Kansas housing law could affect how development moves forward in Kansas City, Kansas, but its local affordability impact remains unclear.

Wyandotte County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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KCK schools face federal lawsuit over transgender policies

Around town

A federal lawsuit involving Kansas City, Kansas schools has raised questions about whether Shawnee Mission or Olathe could face similar legal action.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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AAA, KHP urge parents to use car seats longer

Police, fire and courts

AAA and the Kansas Highway Patrol are urging parents to continue using child safety seats as children grow older.

Logan County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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JCCC police officer charged with rape and sodomy

Police, fire and courts

A Johnson County Community College police officer has been charged with rape and sodomy, KMBC reported.

Johnson County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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District attorney reviews Hutchinson council recall draft

Police, fire and courts

A draft recall effort aimed at a Hutchinson city council member is under review by the district attorney.

Reno County Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Police capture suspect in Kansas dog-killing case

Police, fire and courts

Police captured a person accused of killing a dog after the person allegedly fired a gun at a Kansas officer, JC Post reported.

Reno County Kansas DeskSep 24, 2026

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Fort Scott Community College to close Paola campus in January

Schools

Fort Scott Community College will close its Paola campus in January, according to KSHB 41 Kansas City.

Miami County Kansas DeskSep 24, 2026

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Man sentenced in Clay County sex-trafficking case

Police, fire and courts

A man was sentenced in Clay County in a case involving an attempt to sex traffic a minor during the 2023 NFL draft.

Clay County Kansas DeskSep 24, 2026

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K-State economist sees high diesel prices through 2027

Around town

A Kansas State agricultural economist predicts diesel prices will remain elevated through 2027.

Kiowa County Kansas DeskSep 24, 2026

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Dickinson County Home Health Named Patient Satisfaction Top Performer

Around town

Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County has been recognized as a top performer in patient satisfaction.

Dickinson County Kansas DeskSep 23, 2026