KCK CVB director receives hospitality leadership award

One of the top awards from the Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City recently went to Bridgette Jobe, executive director of the Kansas City, Kansas, Convention and Visitors Bureau. Jobe received the Hospitality Leadership Award from the association during the annual recognition dinner Saturday, Feb. 16. Other awards included Hotelier of the Year, … Continue reading “KCK CVB director receives hospitality leadership award”

New Kansas GOP chairman promises unity but not moderation

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service The new chairman of the Kansas Republican Party is focused on winning back the governorship and the 3rd Congressional District. He told party leaders this weekend how he plans to do it. Johnson County attorney Mike Kuckelman was the only one to present a full slate of leadership candidates … Continue reading “New Kansas GOP chairman promises unity but not moderation”

Hearing scheduled Tuesday on bill on expanding DNA searches to closed cases

A bill that would expand DNA searches to closed cases is scheduled for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Room 346-S, in Topeka. The bill, sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee, was supported by Sen. David Haley, D-4th Dist., and human rights activist Alvin Sykes. It also has … Continue reading “Hearing scheduled Tuesday on bill on expanding DNA searches to closed cases”