■ 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.

The Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met Wednesday, May 1, at the Logan Park building for their monthly meeting. President Jacob Overall called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. The song leaders, Chesney Debo and Maci Ferguson, led the club in singing 'There was an old lady who ate a fly.' Roll call was 'What city were you born in,' answered by 13 members and three leaders. Coy Harris gave the treasurer's report. Cheroke Whinery gave the reporter's report.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m., the Montgomery County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting at the CCC Walker Alumni Center in Coffeyville. The alumni center is located at 10th and Willow, directly across the street north of the public library.

Frank Meade originally lost his driver’s license nearly 40 years ago. When he was young, Meade was fined for driving drunk.

(StatePoint) So you’ve recently graduated college. The summer ahead is the perfect time to consider a career as a financial planner. At a time when new research reveals that more than half of fouryear college graduates are underemployed a year after they graduate, the financial planning industry is booming.

The regular scheduled meeting of the Johnson-O'Malley Parent Committee and the Title VI Indian Education Parent Committee will take place Wednesday, May 29 at the Field Kindley High School Library, located at 1110 West 8th Street in Coffeyville. The JOM meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Title VI parent meeting at 6:30.

Looking for something fun to do this week? Here’s a look at what your local libraries are hosting: INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY CANEY CITY LIBRARY Tuesday, May 14 • Story Time- 10:00 a.m. • Lore at the Library- 6:00 p.m.

Barb Odanaka remembers her struggles as a new mom and how skateboarding helped her push past those tough days with a newborn, a way to mentally and physically have an outlet away from the dirty diapers.