Police Shootout in KCK
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Kansas City Kan., police are investigating an incident this morning that included an exchange of gunfire between two cars and subsequent shots fired at an officer.

Jail Expansion in Johnson County
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Months ago, Chairwoman Annabeth Surbaugh said she planned to appoint a task force to recommend alternatives to what she called today’s “lock ’em up” politics. The task force has yet to meet. Where is Sheriff Denning?

Teen Drug Use up in JOCO
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Johnson County teenagers are smoking less but increasing their use of drugs, recent survey results show.

Another new city hall planned in NE JOCO – This time Roeland Park
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Despite one council member’s strong objections, Roeland Park’s proposed comprehensive plan is moving forward with a recommendation to construct a new $5 million city hall. Councilman Scott Gregory said that the city’s population was declining and that there wasn’t sufficient need for a new building. He also said it was fiscally irresponsible to wait five years to develop the property.

Lenexa to increase taxes over the next five years
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“I don’t hear from people saying taxes are too high, but saying that they’re enjoying the city services that they have.” Says Mayor Mike Boehm. To close the financial gap, the City Council will consider whether to gradually raise its property tax for the next five years.