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Train derails in small Kansas town; nobody injured

info2023-03-05T22:16:36-06:00March 5th, 2023|

Train derailed in the tiny town of Riverdale Saturday evening. According to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, a Union Pacific trail derailed shortly after 5:00. Nobody was injured in the incident. Two intersections were blocked as a result of the derailment, one at 80th Ave. and the other at Western Ave. The train was reported to be carrying grain. The Senior Manager of Communications for Union Pacific said the derailed cars have been cleared and work has begun on track repairs. Source: KAKE - News

Local public health officials fear a Kansas bill would undercut work to contain diseases

info2023-03-06T09:51:47-06:00March 5th, 2023|

Kansas Republican lawmakers want to take over powers from state and local public health officials to fight the spread of contagious diseases. The Kansas Senate passed a bill to shift those powers from local health officials to state lawmakers last week. It now goes to the House. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a similar bill last year. If the legislation became law, public health officials could still make recommendations on things like wearing masks and closing businesses. But only the Legislature would have the power to issue public health orders. Source: KAKE - News

De Soto approves $200 million, 800-apartment project near Panasonic EV-battery plant

info2023-03-05T22:11:21-06:00March 5th, 2023|

Prairie Village-based Flint Development plans to build a $200 million, 800-unit multifamily project to support the $4 billion Panasonic Ltd. electric-vehicle battery plant in De Soto. On Thursday, the De Soto City Council approved two Flint Acquisitions LLC requests for industrial revenue bonds and for property tax abatements: $135 million in bonds and a 10-year, 80% abatement to finance the costs of acquiring and constructing Flint Meadows East — a three-building, 634-unit apartment complex — and $90 million in bonds and a 10-year, 75% abatement for the 248-unit Flint Meadows West. Source: Kansas City Business Journal

Andover to release draft of 10-year plan, wants public’s reaction

info2023-03-05T22:08:19-06:00March 5th, 2023|

The City of Andover has been looking at what needs to be done to improve the community over the next 10 years. It held a public survey, community meetings, workshops and other events before coming up with a plan of action. And next week, it will release the final draft of that plan so the public can comment on it. The City will use the plan to guide decision-making and development. The 10-year Comprehensive Plan includes the framework for consistent planning of neighborhoods, commercial corridors, the transportation network, and public open spaces. Source: KSN-TV

Small quake reported west of Elmdale

info2023-03-05T22:05:36-06:00March 5th, 2023|

A small earthquake developed about 10 miles west of Elmdale early Sunday. The magnitude 2.5 quake was reported shortly after 5:30 am in far eastern Marion County, about 35 miles due west of Emporia. No injuries or damage have been reported — and as of 10 am, there have been no reports anybody felt the quake. Source: KVOE Emporia Radio

Sublette planning a weekend of celebratory Centennial events is June 2, 3, and 4, 2023

info2023-03-04T16:45:26-06:00March 4th, 2023|

Sublette will observe its 100th anniversary of incorporation this year, and a weekend of celebratory Centennial events is being planned for June 2, 3, and 4, 2023. Featuring the theme, “Sublette, Kansas – 100 Years of Growing in the Heartland,” the Centennial celebration will include many special events involving different aspects of the community from the beginning to the present. Although more details will be announced over the next few months, a basic schedule has been lined out that includes a Summer Fest celebration on Friday evening, June 2; a full day of activities on Saturday, June 3; and a wrap-up [...]

Kansas tops list again for economic development deals per capita

info2023-03-03T13:02:21-06:00March 3rd, 2023|

Kansas has been recognized again by a national magazine for attracting new economic development activity to the state. For 2022, Kansas ranked first in the nation in private investment per capita with 138 deals, earning Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for the second straight year. “Our trophy case is getting full, but believe me: This new era of economic growth is just getting started,” Gov. Laura Kelly said in a release. “We will continue our efforts to build a strong workforce, attract young people to the state and maintain a stable economy so that companies in Kansas and around the world know that we are a reliable partner.” Source: Kansas City Business Journal

Fed says more rate hikes are needed to curb inflation

info2023-03-03T12:54:15-06:00March 3rd, 2023|

The Federal Reserve said further interest-rate hikes would be required to restore price stability. "The committee is strongly committed to returning inflation to its 2% objective," the Fed said in its semi-annual report to Congress released Friday. Officials expect "ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate in order to attain a stance of monetary policy that is sufficiently restrictive." The Fed report, which provides lawmakers with an update on economic and financial developments and monetary policy, was published on the central bank's website ahead of Chair Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking panel on Tuesday and the House [...]

Kansas town comes in second place second year in a row for ‘best historic small town’ contest

info2023-03-03T12:53:30-06:00March 3rd, 2023|

The town of Abilene fell short of coming in first place for the second year in a row in USA TODAY's "Best Historic Small Town" contest. Visit Abilene Kansas made the announcement on Friday, March 3, more than a month after Abilene was named as a finalist in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Contest. While first place went to San Elizario, Texas, Abilene's tourism director is still excited to see that the town placed so highly again in the contest. Source: KSNT 27 News

Topeka offers free trip to Capital City for New York City residents

info2023-03-03T12:53:03-06:00March 3rd, 2023|

Residents of New York City could be visiting the capital of Kansas for free following remarks from NYC Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week. Bob Ross with the Greater Topeka Partnership said Visit Topeka and Kansas Tourism have partnered together to offer a free trip to Topeka after NYC Mayor Eric Adams mentioned the Capital City during a recent speech. ... The offer was extended to all residents of the Big Apple including the five boroughs of The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, according to Ross. NYC residents are eligible for the chance to win an all-inclusive three-day, two-night [...]

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