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K-State announces $105M in capital improvement project

info2019-09-08T21:13:08-05:00September 8th, 2019|

Kansas State announced a $105 million capital improvement project Saturday that includes a large renovation of Bill Snyder Family Stadium and additional projects to help other athletic programs. The school already has raised $69 million for the work, which will begin in May. The biggest projects involve the football program. The stadium will get new south end zone suites along with a new indoor practice facility, and outdoor practice fields will be built next door. (Read more: Great Bend Post)

CVB supports the Gastro Park idea

info2019-09-08T21:11:55-05:00September 8th, 2019|

The Geary County CVB Director Michelle Stimatze is on board with a proposal to establish a new Gastro Park in the 900 block of North Washington in downtown Junction City. Stimatze noted that when long term groups such as contractors come into the city they want things to do. “Not only would it add a unique atmosphere to the downtown area, and I think we would defintely see some results from it. Stimatze also sees the proposed project as a potential boost to the transient guest tax paid by visitors to the community using local lodging facilities. (Read more: Junction City [...]

Elected officials to discuss sign rules, sheriff’s office expansion

info2019-09-08T21:08:31-05:00September 8th, 2019|

City of Topeka sign rules and the potential construction of more office space for the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office are among topics local elected officials plan to take up this coming week. The Shawnee County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in its chambers in Room B-11 of the County Courthouse, 200 S.E. 7th. The Topeka City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in its chambers at 214 S.E. 8th. Commissioners will consider authorizing Sheriff Brian Hill to seek qualifications information from companies interested in being hired to build additional walls and offices at the sheriff’s office headquarters at [...]

Block22 plans open house, public forums

info2019-09-08T21:00:22-05:00September 8th, 2019|

Tours and panel discussions of the award-winning Block22 Project are set for Thursday. Block22 is a mixed-use development involving Pittsburg State University, the city of Pittsburg and the Vecino Group, a Springfield, Missouri-based real estate developer. The parties invested approximately $18 million to restore and renovate four historic downtown buildings — Commerce, Baxter, National Bank and Opera House Hotel. The buildings were turned into student housing, offices and homes for small businesses, including restaurants and coffee shops. It also included an area known as The Foundry, a downtown business incubator with a conference room, collaborative workspace and professional offices. (Read more: [...]

Interior announces over $170 million in grants going to state parks and recreation

info2019-09-08T20:55:53-05:00September 8th, 2019|

The U.S. Department of Interior announced over $170 million in grants funded without taxpayer dollars will be distributed to state parks and outdoor recreation projects in all 50 states. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said Thursday that $170,623,713 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will be implemented by the National Park Service. The grants aren’t funded by taxpayer dollars since the LWCF is funded by revenue generated from offshore oil and gas leasing. (Read more: Atchison Globe Now)

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info2019-09-05T23:30:51-05:00September 5th, 2019|

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Planners recommend wind farm ban near Parsons

info2019-09-05T23:06:29-05:00September 5th, 2019|

The public will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed ban of commercial wind turbines in the area surrounding Parsons during an Oct. 15 public hearing. The Parsons Planning Commission voted 5-1 in a special meeting Thursday evening to recommend the city commission approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would limit the height of wind turbines to 200 feet, including blade length, in the extraterritorial area. The planners didn’t want an outright ban of all turbines because some residents outside the city may want to install their own residential units, which are much smaller than those for [...]

Parsons prepares for 5G infrastructure

info2019-09-05T23:05:34-05:00September 5th, 2019|

The city of Parsons is continuing with a plan for wireless companies to place infrastructure in town that could lead to the expansion of the fifth generation of cellular technology. City Attorney Ross Albertini told city commissioners Monday that he is working on an ordinance that would outline the process for wireless companies to use the city right of way to add minitowers in town. He also is working on a master license agreement for each wireless company wanting to add the infrastructure. At first the wireless companies only want to add minitowers to enhance service at busy locations such as [...]

Great Bend USD bond issues defeated

info2019-09-05T23:04:44-05:00September 5th, 2019|

Voters in Great Bend USD 428 rejected two bond issue proposals in a mail ballot election Thursday.The first question proposed up to $41.75 million in bonds for safety and security renovations, and for improvements to all school buildings and to the maintenance and transportation building. The plan also would have added a wing for sixth-graders to attend Great Bend Middle School, and would have installed pre-kindergarten at all elementary schools. (Read more: Local - The Hutchinson News)

KDOT launches new cost share program

info2019-09-05T23:03:23-05:00September 5th, 2019|

All transportation projects in Kansas will be able to apply for cash revenue. The Kansas Department of Transportation is launching a new cost share program. The program will provide state funding for transportation projects while also leveraging local and private funding. Creating the cost share program will improve safety, increase highway preservation, and provide new funding opportunities for cities and counties. Applications for the program are available now on KDOT’s website. To view the application, click here. (Read more: KSNF/KODE – FourStatesHomepage.com)