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Russell groups trying to land Buc-ee’s convenience store

info2023-02-03T14:01:45-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

Just 262 miles to go, you can hold it. So says one of the many signs promoting the up-and-coming super chain of Buc-ee's convenience stores popular in the southern United States. But not if Russell Economic Development and CVB and Russell Development Inc. can do anything about it. Eco Devo Director Mike Parsons said there is a push to bring the chain to the I-70 corridor in Kansas. "Late last year, they actually had a CBS Sunday Morning segment that highlighted Buc-ee's," he said. "They announced they're looking to expand and maybe move further north." Source: Great Bend Post

Great Bend Mayor enjoying the ride

info2023-02-03T14:00:48-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

It has been just over three years with Cody Schmidt serving as the Great Bend Mayor. The 2004 Great Bend High School graduate acknowledged that he has enjoyed the successes and challenges that have come with the position, but he is unsure if he’ll seek a third term in this upcoming fall election. Schmidt spends a lot of hours, outside of his fulltime job, as a volunteer for the city’s betterment, but he wouldn’t have any other way. "Since I've been mayor, I've always wanted to be involved in everything I can be," said Schmidt. "I think that is what has [...]

Kansas OKs more than $300M in incentives for new semiconductor factory, 2,000 jobs in Wichita

info2023-02-03T13:25:05-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

Kansas is giving more than $300 million in state APEX incentives to Integra Technologies to build a new semiconductor factory in Wichita. The Wichita megaproject could bring 2,000 jobs and more than $1.8 billion in capital investments to the state’s most populous city. The project is the second approved under Kansas’ APEX incentive program, which was established last year in the state’s effort to lure Japanese tech firm Panasonic to build a new battery plant in De Soto, Kansas. The Kansas Department of Commerce is touting the deal as the second-largest economic development project in the state’s history — behind the [...]

Reported Chinese spy balloon seen north of Hiawatha

info2023-02-03T13:24:18-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

A air balloon reportedly from China was spotted hovering in Brown County just north of Hiawatha and moving eastward on Friday morning. According to national news channels, a reported spy balloon has been said to be a weather station according to Beijing officials. According to USA Today, the Pentagon was contemplating shooting it down on Thursday when it was over Montana, but didn't due to the possibility of debris. ... After receiving several reports from concerned residents, Sheriff John Merchant contacted Homeland Security, the FFA, meteorologists and Rose Crans Air Base. He said they told him that the balloon is flying [...]

Wichita and Sedgwick County leaders excited about Integra chip plant announcement

info2023-02-03T13:23:06-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

Local leaders are calling Gov. Laura Kelly’s announcement of Integra Technologies’ $1.8 billion investment a critical first step to bringing a semiconductor plant to Wichita. They are stressing the fact nothing is guaranteed just yet. "We've been working on this behind the scenes for years now,” Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said. Mayor Whipple was in Topeka Thursday to take part in Gov. Kelly’s announcement. ... "The amount of space that they plan on building is really just transformational for our economy, so it's not easy to find that amount of space right off the bat, so we are working with our [...]

Kechi residents to vote on sales tax increase to fund Arts and Business District plan

info2023-02-03T08:09:53-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

Karg Art Glass has been on the northwest corner of 61st and Oliver in Kechi since 2003. Its owner, Rollin Karg, has lived in the city for over 30 years. He's noticed the city has "gotten a lot bigger in the last couple of years. So seems like we're losing some of that small-town thing, which is not a bad thing. It's going to happen anyway, when Wichita does come in this way, eventually, it's just going to be one big city.” The city of Kechi wants to take advantage of the growth Karg is seeing. It has proposed improvements to [...]

Saline County zeros in on vision for the future

info2023-02-03T07:35:38-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

A three-hour work session went on to spell out what the Saline County Commissioners want to work on and provide to the community during their tenure. They honed in on key focus areas which encompass different goals, each working toward a broader discussion Tuesday about the culture of local government in Saline County. Five key focus areas the commission collectively agreed upon include: county workforce, communication and outreach, working relationships, physical and economic health, and service and infrastructure. Source: Salina Journal

Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant

info2023-02-03T07:27:37-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This is the second-largest private investment in Kansas history. The facility will establish Wichita as integral to a national effort to reshore semiconductor manufacturing capacity and strengthen national security. Employee-owned Integra is a fully integrated provider of semiconductor packaging, testing, qualification, and other services. The 1 million square-foot plant and headquarters facility will create nearly 2,000 high-paying jobs averaging $51,000 in wages. A Wichita State University economic impact study estimates an additional 3,161 jobs will be generated by suppliers, construction labor, [...]

Dodge City warning of an uptick in cases of canine distemper

info2023-02-03T01:03:04-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

The City of Dodge City is warning the public about an uptick in cases of canine distemper in Ford County. The City says symptoms of canine distemper include: Crusty eyes, Green snotty noses, No appetite, Other respiratory symptoms. "If you notice that your dog has any of these particular symptoms, it is essential to separate them from other canines, contact your veterinarian for guidance, and continue monitoring them," Dodge City says. The best way to combat the virus is to vaccinate your canines against distemper, according to the City. Source: KSN-TV

Garden City police officers receive lifesaving awards

info2023-02-03T01:00:51-06:00February 3rd, 2023|

Three Garden City police officers have received lifesaving awards after saving the life of a stabbing victim. It happened on Sept. 1, 2022, in the early morning hours when police were called to the 1200 block of E Chestnut St in Garden City for an EMS assist. Inside, they found a 27-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds from a domestic violence incident. Officers Andrew Cavalier, PJ Foster, and Manuel Govea immediately began lifesaving measures by applying pressure, packing her wounds to stop the bleeding, and continually speaking with her. Source: KSN-TV

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