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Kansas lawmakers want to crack down on homeless crime. Law enforcement says it won’t help
LAWRENCE, Kansas — In any given community in Kansas, a homeless person sitting or sleeping in public could be accused of violating city ordinances on loitering or trespassing.Police officers in some communities struggling with homelessness are not likely to dole out tickets or arrests for the low-level crimes.

BOE files ‘notice of interest’ for NHS building
The Newton USD 373 was faced with something a little different on Nov.

City votes to raze house on Boyd
After more than 90 minutes of a hearing spanning two meetings concerning a property at 225 Boyd the city commission, acting as the Board of Structure Appeals, voted to have a home demolished and the property on which it sits cleaned up.

County approves funds for electrical education program
The Harvey County Commission approved giving funds Nov.

When is the ’30 percent rule’ really gone?
When new alcohol sales rules voted on by Harvey County residents Nov.

Getting ready for winter
It was a idea that kept coming to Greg McGeehee, using his talents to help other people.

County Administrator resigns
Following an executive session Nov.

Manor thanks veterans
This gallery was first posted at thekansan.com Nov.

KBV adds short-term respite care services
Kidron Bethel Villiage of North Newton recently announced a small expansion - adding a suite designed for short-term respite care.