(KLZA)--Pawnee County Commissioners met last week with representatives of the Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Management and First Wireless regarding the statewide radio system.

Mike Jeffres with the statewide radio system attended via phone.

Pawnee County portable Kenwood radios will not work on the state wide system. Sheriff Jayme Reed will work with Jeffres and the County will look at some portable radios on demonstration to see if they have good coverage in the County.

Highway Superintendent Chris Rauner discussed equipment and personnel with the Board.

Interviews are being conducted for the position of maintenance worker. The week of October 10 Road Department employees will switch to winter hours, working from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.