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How city manager Dennis Marstall plans to ‘move the needle’ for Wichita
Wichita's new city manager Dennis Marstall discusses the failed sales tax and his plans to boost economic development and quality of life during the Wichita Business Journal's ICT Summit. The failure of the proposed 1% sales tax in March raised…
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Girard celebrates new solar farm
Girard city leaders celebrated a new 2-megawatt solar production facility last week at a ribbon cutting held Oct. 19. The facility began producing energy in August. It’s estimated to supply around 15% of the city’s annual electricity needs, according to…
Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to keep benchmark interest rates on hold, opting to take a patient approach in its fight against inflation despite mounting evidence that price pressures are proving more nettlesome than policymakers had hoped. In a widely…
Fort Scott Approves Solar Project at Water Treatment Plant
The Fort Scott City Commission has voted 3–1 to approve a 225-kilowatt solar system with a small battery backup at the city’s water treatment plant, with projected energy savings of about $30,000 annually. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Julie…
USDA Boosts Kansas Agricultural Economy Through $ 808 Million in Safety Net and Conservation Program Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering approximately $808 Million in farm safety net and conservation program payments to Kansas farmers, ranchers and landowners. USDA recently announced nationwide historic safety net assistance totaling $13.8 billion…
Hays Adopts Resolution to Utilize Edwards County R9 Ranch Water Supply
Hays established an official policy framework for managing municipal water obtained from the R9 Ranch in Edwards County. The resolution underscores Hays’ commitment to utilizing this vital resource in a judicious, efficient, sustainable, and economically beneficial manner while protecting long-term…
Lyon County delays animal nuisance resolution after residents raise concerns
The Lyon County Commission meeting on Oct. 22 drew questions and concerns from residents about a proposed animal-at-large and nuisance resolution that would clarify when animals are considered a nuisance and establish penalties for violations. Several residents spoke against including…
KCK considered for the Final Four, with millions in potential impact
Eyes are set on the new Chiefs stadium for the 2031 season in Kansas City, Kansas, and another familiar sports tournament could set up its floor in the domed stadium. “The new dome stadium is providing opportunities for future events,”…
Edwardsville mayor concerned about Chiefs’ stadium deal, but says it could be beneficial
The Mayor of Edwardsville said the Chiefs coming to Wyandotte County, Kansas, could be a benefit. Edwardsville is less than a 10-minute drive from where the Chiefs are supposed to build their new stadium near 126th and State in Kansas…
Wyandotte/Kansas City lawsuit settled, setting guidelines for local control on Chiefs project
A lawsuit filed by local government officials challenging the state of Kansas over its deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to build a stadium was settled Friday. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City sued the state over concerns it was…
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