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Kansas Star Casino owners vie for video horse racing with $160M Park City development plan

info2023-03-01T14:34:39-06:00March 1st, 2023|

The owners of Kansas Star Casino have submitted an application to the state proposing the construction a new historical horse-racing gaming facility in Park City. Called Diamond Jo Park City, the proposed facility will be a $160 million entertainment district, including up to 1,000 horse-racing machines, a steakhouse, cocktail lounge, a FanDuel-themed sports bar, a meeting and convention space and what's expected to be the first Amazon Go store in Kansas. Source: Wichita Business Journal

Rebellion against McLouth cryptocurrency data center triggers one-year application moratorium

info2023-03-01T14:34:15-06:00March 1st, 2023|

The avalanche of complaints about threats to rural quality of life, unresolved issues of land ownership and leasing rights, an oil tank explosion that burned a truck packed with ammunition and widespread distrust of developers — even by a former white-collar criminal — compelled the Jefferson County Commission to impose a moratorium of at least one year on applications for construction of cryptocurrency processing centers. Crypto Colo Center Corp.’s proposal to boost McLouth’s economy by planting a crypto currency mine one-third of a mile north of town imploded under pressure from energy companies, Sierra Club, McLouth City Council, Jefferson County Redevelopment [...]

Dog park plans slowed by ADA requirements

info2023-02-28T14:29:27-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Catapla Park in Arkansas City is still going to the dogs, it’s just taking longer than expected. The city announced its plan last October to revamp the small park into a safe place for pet owners to let their pets get some exercise, but so far no progress has been made. Municipal Planner Nick Rizzio said Tuesday that the goal for the project had been to keep the cost minimal and have it completed before the end of the year. The project will be more expensive than he had anticipated due to the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for parking spaces, [...]

Wichita unveils new $400M riverbank plan that saves Century II and former library

info2023-02-28T14:15:49-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Wichita has a new plan to redevelop the east bank of the Arkansas River downtown that would save Century II and the former downtown library while expanding convention center space for less than half the cost of the $1 billion Riverfront Legacy Master Plan. “This is the most excited I’ve been about the future of conventions and this complex,” City Manager Robert Layton told The Eagle. “I just finally think we hit it.” For an estimated $400 million, the city of Wichita would transform the east bank to a “new heart of the city,” Layton said. The largest cost is a [...]

Southern Kansas school closed because of vandalism, threatening graffiti

info2023-02-28T14:12:33-06:00February 28th, 2023|

The school in St. John, Kansas was closed Monday after a break-in and vandalism incident over the weekend. There was also graffiti on the walls that could be considered threatening in nature, according to a message from Superintendent Josh Meyer. A decision was made to close the St. John-Hudson school out of caution and to allow time for the clean up of broken glass and debris. Meyer said in a letter to the school community that there is no information that indicates a specific plan for violence toward anyone at the school. He said the district is taking the matter seriously and is [...]

Derby FD adapts to growing medical calls

info2023-02-28T14:15:29-06:00February 28th, 2023|

As is in the title, Derby Fire and Rescue keeps busy with its fair share of fire calls. But a majority of the department’s work over the past few years has fallen more into the category of medical response – with roughly 60% of the annual calls for the department classified as EMS/rescue. With the increasing number of emergency medical services and rescue calls, Derby FD is evolving and continually analyzing best practices for the community it serves – both now and in the future. Source: Derby Informer | News

Tornado damages homes in Liberal

info2023-02-28T00:37:22-06:00February 28th, 2023|

The Seward County Emergency Management director says four to five homes in Liberal have moderate to severe damage, and another 10-12 homes have moderate damage. Director Greg Standard also told KSN one person was treated for minor injuries and has been released. Joshua Volden's home was damaged, and he says it all happened in a matter of minutes. "The power went out, I looked over and saw stuff flying toward the windows," Volden said. Source: KSN-TV

Property values spike in Riley County, here’s why

info2023-02-28T00:35:25-06:00February 28th, 2023|

Property owners in Riley County may see the value of their property rise by as much as 17% over last year's value. The Riley County Appraiser's Office said it mailed the 2023 Change in Value Notices (CVNs) for each of the 25,000 real estate parcels in the county Friday, Feb. 24. The CVNs reflect changes in property values prompted by fluctuations in the local real estate market and/or changes made to individual properties, such as additions or improvements. Source: KSNT 27 News

Silicon Valley dreams clash with small town Kansas

info2023-02-28T00:34:12-06:00February 28th, 2023|

A new business venture has embroiled the town of McLouth, Kansas. At Tuesday's packed city council meeting, McLouth residents heard from a local natural gas company about a proposal to open a data mining center at their current location. Crypto Colo Center Corp is an oil and gas company based just outside the McLouth in Jefferson County. The company CEO says its primary source of income comes from extracting oil. The company wants the Jefferson County Commission to sign off on the proposed construction of a data mining center that would run off excess gas they currently produce. Source: KSNT 27 [...]

How you can be first to ride the new Gage Park train

info2023-02-28T00:33:19-06:00February 28th, 2023|

It's out with the old and in with the new, but now you can be the first to ride Gage Park's newest attraction. The new electric mini train finally arrived at the park Monday morning and Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is offering a raffle ticket for its first ride. The raffle drawing is now open to the public. Tickets will cost $1 each to enter, and the drawing will be held Wednesday, March 8. The first trip is scheduled to leave the station at 10 a.m. sharp on Monday, March 13. Winners will be contacted by phone and email and [...]

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