With the recent adoption of a local ordinance allowing the use of registered golf carts and utility vehicles (UTVs) on city streets, the City of Independence is partnering with the Independence Country Club to offer a one-stop registration event where owners can satisfy all the regulatory requirements for their vehicles. The event is scheduled Tuesday, May 21, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the country club clubhouse, located at 2824 Country Club Circle.

■ Law allows driving to work, church and school, changes fine payment options Wichita Democratic Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau said the bill overhauling Kansas law on unpaid traffic fines signed by the governor would reduce suspension of driving privileges and allow people to drive to work on restricted licenses as they attempted to make necessary payments.

Gov. Laura Kelly condemned a land property bill stemming from Republican fear of foreign country intrusion as overly broad and unconstitutional.

(TNS) Kansas authorities suspect foul play in the death of a man whose remains were found in rural Sumner County on Friday. Authorities are still working to identify the man and the signs of foul play were observed by the coroner, Kansas Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Melissa Underwood said.