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Deep Fission says its Kansas nuclear project will start with test wells, not a full reactor. Deep Fission is clarifying priorities for the company’s 1-mile underground nuclear reactor site in Kansas, now saying the group is only committed to drilling data acquisition wells in Parsons. In an email to the Kansas News Service, Deep Fission’s Vice President of Communications Chloe Frader said this was always the plan for this stage of the process. Deep Fission’s CEO, Liz Muller, echoed the sentiment in an interview earlier this month. “We’ve committed to doing a test well here, but again, we haven’t yet committed [...]

Heinrich was one of about 30 who attended Tuesday’s community conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County, where participants had plenty of thoughts about what they appreciated and liked about LaHarpe, followed by an even lengthier discussion about wants and needs. TUESDAY’S 90-minute talk started with the good stuff, highlighted by Thrive Allen County CEO Lisse Regehr’s note that TLC Garden Center has been awarded a $46,000 state tourism grant to fund a miniature golf course, and what promises to be the world’s largest watering can attraction. Participants noted LaHarpe has taken advantage of other grant opportunities to help address infrastructure improvements [...]

Following months of tense discourse about tenant right to counsel, Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-2 for a pilot program that will grant some tenants facing eviction access to legal representation. In March 2024, Lawrence and Douglas County set a goal to establish a tenant right to counsel (TRTC) program for those facing evictions in Douglas County as part of the joint “A Place For Everyone” plan to end chronic homelessness. Over the course of more than a year, county commissioners have participated in a work session on TRTC and it’s been on the regular agenda four times. The pilot [...]

Topekans will soon be able to advocate for their views directly with the mayor's office. During a March 24 monthly press conference, Mayor Spencer Duncan announced the launch of a workforce development task force. "From the beginning of being elected, I've stressed the importance of ensuring the voices of our citizens are not only heard but actively part of the decision-making process," Duncan said. This task force is one of multiple advisory groups that will be formed over coming months, he said. Other citizen groups include an economic advisory group, a community engagement team, a government innovation committee, a formulated youth [...]

Wellington’s available electrical capacity, room for growth, and ability to move quickly were all cited as key advantages for attracting a project of this kind. A data center in Wellington could support existing industries while also attracting new business by providing access to advanced computing resources. Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com

3D-printed homes are a new type of housing development popping up across the country, and the first printed home in Kansas is in progress in Topeka. Kansas Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin sees a future where 3D-printed homes start to pop up closer to the Kansas City metro. Read more: KSHB News

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Monday at the Salina Airport Industrial Center. The 90,000-square-foot facility is a delivery center that has now generated nearly 500 jobs, which Amazon said is more than expected. Read more: KSN-TV

Governor Laura Kelly today announced over $8.77 million in federal funds will go toward 13 projects to enhance safety on rural roadways in Kansas. The effort is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. Read more: KDOT

Communities across the country are feeling the strain of a nationwide affordable housing shortage, and Topeka is no exception. Local leaders say the challenge is not only the number of homes available, but also whether families can realistically afford them. Read more: KSNT 27 News

The Kansas Water Office today announced more than $19 million will be awarded to 44 water-related communities and special districts across Kansas as part of the third round of grant funding created by the Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. These programs provide funding for water projects, technical assistance, and loan assistance to small communities across the state. See the full list of funded projects here.