Mike Amyx cuts 7-year-old Gavin McDaniel’s hair Wednesday at his barbershop downtown. Amyx is back at work after having suffered a heart attack a week ago. Mike Amyx thought maybe a can of Coca ...

The most experienced politicians in the race — Mike Amyx, Sue Hack and David Schauner — took the top three spots Tuesday in a City Commission primary marked by low voter turnout.

Rep. Mike Amyx, D-Lawrence, a barber, said the removal of licensure pointed out sugaring facilities wouldn’t receive inspections and could foster unsanitary facilities leading to infection.