Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
(KNZA)--Concealed carry permit holders will be allowed to carry guns into the Hiawatha City Hall beginning January 1st.
Hiawatha Police Chief John Defore recommended at this week’s City Commission meeting that the “ No Gun” signage be taken down due to the cost of providing adequate security. Defore said he can’t afford to add more officers and buy the metal detectors needed to provide security. Commissioners voiced no objection.
State law requires cities and counties to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry guns into public buildings unless adequate security measures are in place.
The law went into effect in July, but the city sought a six-month exemption through the end of the year.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Walnut Township recall coming; Friday mtg erupts in arrest
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Sabetha woman arrested in business burglary
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Effingham teen facing child sex crimes charges
Severe storms move through NE KS
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Severe storms reported Tuesday in NE KS
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Atchison man nabbed for neighbor's 4 wheeler theft
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Meriden man bound over on rape charge
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
Richardson County Deputies busy during special enforcement
LATEST STORIES
Atchison apt fire draws strong response Monday
Falls City Education Assn awards nearly $39K in scholarships
Richardson Co Commission approves Sheriff's Dept items
Latest Brown, Doniphan Co filings
Council approves Aquatic Center hirings
Motorcyclist injured in Holt Co MO crash
Four arrested for illegal activity on Kickapoo Reservation
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Hiawatha, Ks 66434