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4 hrs ago | KBSL 10

Sedgwick County Keeps Pay for Performance Policy

Sedgwick County will continue giving raises based on employee performance. Wednesday the commission discussed suspending its pay for performance policy.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Wichita Eagle

Jail consultants ask Sedgwick County for 18-month contract extension

Justice Concepts consultant Allen Beck addresses the Sedgwick County Commission Wednesday, Nov.

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KSNW-TV

Free firewood offered at Sedgwick County Zoo

Free firewood is being offered at the Sedgwick County Zoo from now until February.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS

Kansas.com

Commissioners vote down recommendation to negotiate with potential Kansas Coliseum developer

Sedgwick County commissioners voted 3-2 today not to enter into negotiations with North American Management-Kansas to develop the Kansas Coliseum.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Kansas' CW

Accused Solicitor Case Puts More Emphasis on Ark City Middle School Program

By the time they reach eighth grade, most middle schoolers are plenty proficient at Facebook, MySpace, and let's face it...anything computer.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Arkansas City, KS, Wichita, KS

Kansas.com

County settles rape lawsuit

Sedgwick County commissioners agreed Wednesday to spend $85,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former Judge James Riddel Boys Ranch resident who said he was raped while being held at the home for troubled teens.

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Wichita Business Journal

Sedgwick County commission votes down one coliseum proposal

The Sedgwick County Commission on Wednesday rejected a proposal by a developer to convert the Kansas Coliseum grounds into an entertainment and retail complex.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS

Wed Nov 18, 2009

KWCH

Sedgwick County Will Offset Arena Parking for Wichita

If arena parking doesn't generate enough revenue to cover costs for the City of Wichita, the county will pay the difference.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS

KBSL 10

Sedgwick County Looking for Input on Fireworks Laws

Fireworks laws in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County have changed over the years.

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Related Topix: Wichita, KS

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Kansas.com

Sharon Fearey files for Sedgwick County commission

Former Wichita City Council member Sharon Fearey has filed for Kelly Parksa seat on the Sedgwick County commission.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS, Derby, KS

The Wichita Eagle

New court for mentally ill is well-received

Judge Bryce Abbott talks with a woman at Mental Health Court. She was given a urine analysis test at the beginning of court.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS, Drugs

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Wichita Eagle

Dave Unruh: Values guide county workers

As you probably have heard, the Sedgwick County Commission is having a discussion about ethics and exploring what an ethics policy might look like for commissioners and the organization .

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Related Topix: Opinion

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Kansas' CW

Some Wichita Students Receiving H1N1 Vaccine Today

Preparing to administer vaccines to students at Peterson Elementary. Students learning about the vaccinations.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS, Benton, KS

Thu Nov 12, 2009

KAKE

Sports Commission Endorses Rodeo Plan For Coliseum

The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced its support for the proposal submitted by Heritage Development Group for the future use of the Kansas Coliseum Complex.

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KHGI

Lawyers want new location for Kan. abortion trial

Lawyers for a man who has publicly admitted killing a Kansas abortion provider are seeking to move the trial out of Wichita.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Wed Nov 11, 2009

KWCH

Sheriff's Department Announces Promotions

Eyewitness News The following is from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department: Sheriff Bob Hinshaw announces promotions within the sheriff's office.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Wichita Eagle

Suspect in George Tiller murder confesses; experts doubt defense

Scott Roeder, the man charged with first-degree murder in George Tiller's death, attends his preliminary hearing in Sedgwick County District Judge Warren Wilbert's courtroom.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS, Abortion

KAKE

Sedgwick County Expands H1N1 Vaccine Groups

The Sedgwick County Health Departmenta s H1N1 Vaccine Clinic at 4031 E. Harry in Wichita remains open for the third week, offering FREE H1N1 vaccines.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Mulvane, KS

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Kansas' CW

High Profile Prosecutor Resigns

Kevin O'Connor calls it quits after prosecuting many high profile crimes in Wichita and Sedgwick County.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS

KansasCity.com

Roeder confesses to shooting abortion doctor

Defiant and unapologetic, a man accused of shooting a Kansas abortion provider confessed to the slaying Monday, telling The Associated Press that he killed the doctor to protect unborn children.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Kansas City, KS, Wichita, KS

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