Holcomb approves police body cameras for three officers
Holcomb City Council approved buying two body cameras and two in car camera systems for the Holcomb Police Department boosting coverage for three full time officers. Chief Tony Forsen said the department has tested body cameras since fall and noted the new Watch Guard system records from officer and vehicle viewpoints replacing five year old in car cameras.
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Holcomb City
Brownback budget changes under scrutiny in Kansas Legislature
Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration proposed steps to generate about 116 million for the next fiscal year and cut about 105 million in spending to cover a budget shortfall. Lawmakers questioned revenue estimates, and the plan includes transferring 25 million from KDOT and 50 million from the Children's Initiative Fund to the general fund.
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Shawn Sullivan
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Highway Patrol
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Brownback
Jeff Melcher
R-Leawood
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Alvarez & Marsal
Moy
Kansas educators push back on merit pay plan
Kansas lawmakers debated teacher merit pay as Gov Brownback and Sen Jeff Melcher pressed for performance based raises. Education leaders warned such a system could worsen morale unless base salaries rise, noting average teacher pay and starting wages alongside benefits and statewide comparisons.
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Randy Watson
Jeff Melcher
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Sam Brownback
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Wichita
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Weather Today and Friday Outlook
A breezy mild day gives way to sunny skies with a high of 56 and low of 25. Friday brings partly cloudy conditions with a high near 47 and a low around 23.
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