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Clay Center Zoo Accepting Leftover Pumpkins as Treats for Animals
Do you have pumpkins from the Halloween Holiday sitting around your house, and you’re not sure what to do with them? The Clay Center Zoo would be happy to take them off your hands for the zoo animals. Garett Payne,…
De Soto is enjoying a business boost from Panasonic — and transforming in larger ways too
Even as electric vehicle sales decrease, the mayor of De Soto, Kansas, says the investment already made in the Panasonic battery plant has already benefited local residents and is helping the town as a whole grow. The plant opened earlier…
Limited grocery options in Cherokee County
Cherokee County, with a population of about 19,000 people, faces a significant challenge known as a "food desert." This term refers to areas where access to affordable and nutritious food is limited. In Cherokee County, residents can only find two…
Ottawa County voters being asked if they would ban certain types of swine facilities
In Ottawa County, residents will soon decide whether to ban certain types of swine facilities. Voters will be asked if corporations, companies, trusts, or partnerships should be allowed to own or lease agricultural land—directly or indirectly—to operate a “swine production…
Topeka city leaders poised to eliminate ‘readiness to serve’ utility charge
Topeka city leaders are scheduled to discuss a change to the controversial "readiness to serve" utility charge at an upcoming meeting. The Topeka City Council is set to meet on Nov. 12 and take action on a proposed ordinance regarding…
Costco coming to Lawrence, plan under review
The city of Lawrence has confirmed that Costco is planning to open a new store in the area. "We can confirm a site plan has been submitted and is currently in review," a spokesperson for the city told FOX4 Monday…
Quarter-century legacy marks Colwich cemetery
After more than 25 years as the head of the cemetery ministry at Colwich’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, John Weber is stepping down, but not before leaving a couple of markers to assist people in the search for the final…
City of Wichita wants to require hotel operators to get license
The city of Wichita is proposing a license for hotel operators to help regulate properties with health and safety complaints. The Wichita City Council will vote at its Thursday meeting whether to establish the license for lodging establishments that would…
Plans filed for Wichita’s long-awaited Cheesecake Factory
After years of wanting and asking, Wichita looks to be getting its long-awaited Cheesecake Factory. A building permit application was filed with the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department for a Cheesecake Factory restaurant at 2020 N. Rock Road at…
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