Municipal News & Jobs

After years of discussions, a lawsuit and a contentious city council election, Prairie Village’s $30 million new municipal complex project is on the brink of starting construction. The Prairie Village City Council voted 11-1 on April 6 to approve a $20.5 million construction contract with McCown Gordon to complete the project. Councilmember Nick Reddell cast the lone dissenting vote. As for the construction schedule, the city has previously stated that asbestos remediation will start as soon as this month, followed by the demolition of a former church building at 7820 Mission Road to make way for the new city hall. While the new facility is under construction, city hall staffers will remain in the existing building, Public Works Director told the city council on April 6. Once the new city hall is finished on the old church property, then the renovation of the existing facilities at 7700 Mission Road will begin.
Read more: Johnson County Post

Johnson County Park and Recreation District is one step closer to gaining 210 acres of new parkland in De Soto — eventually connecting to 100 miles of walkable and bikeable trails. Officials plan to retain as much of the natural character of the new parkland as possible, and maybe even add a disc golf course. First, JCPRD must exchange the 58-acre footprint of Sunflower Nature Park Read more: Johnson County Post

Fully realizing Overland Park’s ambitious, long-range parks and recreation master plan is going to require more revenue streams. City leaders are already floating the possibility of a new parks-focused sales tax. That’s because the draft plan, dubbed Playbook OP, envisions dozens of new parks, recreation and aquatic projects as well as park revitalization efforts around the city over the next decade, that would cost an estimated $385 million, possibly more. It’s with that price tag in mind that the most recent draft of Playbook OP suggests either taking a 1/8-cent parks-specific sales tax measure to a public vote, as other Johnson County cities have done over the years, and enacting other funding recommendations.
Read more: Johnson County Post

A tornado tore through southern Ottawa, Kansas, on Monday night, toppling power lines, damaging buildings and leaving much of the city without electricity. Despite significant structural damage across several blocks, city officials said no deaths or major injuries were reported.
Read more: Kansas City Star

Olathe is requesting a handful of projects to be included in a Johnson County program that provides funding assistance for road work over the next five years. The County Assistance Road System (CARS) works by providing funds to Johnson County cities to maintain major roads. Each year, cities submit a five-year road improvement plan to the county. Then, using a scoring system the county selects projects and allocates funds. Johnson County pays 50% of the project’s construction and inspection costs, while the city is responsible for design, right-of-way and utility relocation costs, according to the county website.
Read more: Kansas City Star

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, April 17, 2026, in honor of Greeley County firefighter and former deputy sheriff Carl “Levi” Evans, who died in the line of duty last week. “From his time serving in the sheriff’s office to his commitment as a volunteer firefighter, Levi Evans was dedicated to protecting his community,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The loss of a first responder is always a tragedy. My thoughts go out to Levi’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
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Nearly 100 people gathered Thursday, April 9 at Hangar 600 in Salina to mark a major aviation milestone with the opening of a new aircraft maintenance facility at Salina Regional Airport and Industrial Center. The facility, operated by SkyWest Airlines, is the first in Kansas designed for overnight aircraft maintenance. Company leaders joined local and state officials to cut the ribbon and mark new investment in the area’s aviation industry.
Read more: KCLY Radio

Wichita’s City Hall and Sedgwick County’s offices have been separated by a single street for decades, but they might as well have been in different area codes for as often as the two governing bodies worked together. “This was something I’ve noticed as a private citizen and business owner: The city of Wichita and the county, in particular, really didn’t seem to have a whole lot of a working relationship — particularly publicly,” says Ryan Baty, the immediate past chairman of the County Commission. When he was first elected to the commission three years ago, Baty made it a priority to find ways to collaborate. Across the street, Mayor Lily Wu embraced a similar vision. En banc meetings — joint city-county gatherings — resumed, and since have been conducted four times a year.
Read more: KLC Journal

Shawnee County leaders have approved new regulations for solar energy projects in unincorporated areas during a commission meeting Monday, following years of research and public input from county residents. The decision creates a formal framework for how large-scale solar developments will be reviewed and approved in the county moving forward.
Read more: KSNT 27 News

Miami County leaders have declared a state of emergency after severe storms brought destructive hail across the area Wednesday afternoon. The Miami County Sheriff’s Office said officials in the City of Paola, the City of Osawatomie and Miami County all made “verbal emergency declarations” following the storm, citing damage to structures and vehicles. National Weather Service storm reports show just how intense the hail was. In Paola, hail was measured at up to 2.5 inches, with some estimates reaching as large as 4 inches in diameter. Nearby areas also saw significant impacts, including baseball-sized hail north of Osawatomie and ping pong ball-sized hail reported just east of the city. Additional reports south of Hillsdale showed hail around 2 inches in diameter. The sheriff’s office said the emergency declaration will allow local governments to access additional resources to assist with cleanup and repairs.
Read more: KMBC

Mayor Nicholas Cheney wants residents to weigh in on the future of bump-outs located on the town square corners, as the city grapples with increasing maintenance costs and safety concerns. The bump-outs were installed several years ago, but according to the mayor, they have become harder and more expensive to maintain. Now, the city is presenting three options to residents: cement all of the bump-outs, only cement the outer bump-outs, or leave them as they are. Business owners along the square have mixed feelings about the proposed changes, though many agree that visibility at intersections has become a primary concern..
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Progress continues as the Americus City Council gets ready to end the city’s police department operations. Mayor Dustin Wright tells KVOE News the inventory process is complete, thanks to the work of former police chief Jody Meyers. Evidence processing is next, and Wright says the goal is to have that work done by the next City Council meeting in May. Once the evidence processing is handled, Wright says the final steps towards disbanding the police department are an inventory and equipment sale and an evidence transfer to the Lyon County Attorney’s Office. Wright believes the process could be done within the next 60-90 days. Proceeds from the inventory sale will likely go to the general fund, likely for code enforcement, but that plan is officially pending.
Read more: KVOE

Johnson County leaders are looking decades ahead as development continues to spread to rural areas, especially near the Panasonic site in De Soto. The county board recently adopted a road network plan that could reshape how people move through the rural parts of the county. The plan is a recommendation, not a construction schedule, but it identifies which rural roads could need to be expanded to keep up with development pushing to the west. This means some roads might go from two lanes to four in the future, and other roads may open for the first time ever.
Read more: KSHB News

City commissioners unanimously voted to allow people to use UTVs on city roads with a new registration process.  The move follows that of nearby communities like Baldwin, Tonganoxie and De Soto. The ordinance will go into effect on June 1. Police Chief Wes Lovett said they reviewed these regulations when crafting Eudora’s.  The ordinance regulates the use of work-site utility vehicles. UTV or micro truck owners can drive in city limits if the owner resides in the 66025 zip code and registers their vehicle annually with the Police Department. The registration process requires a valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, an annual fee and registration sticker. Under the ordinance, the vehicles must be equipped with basic safety gear, including tail lamps, brakes, mirrors and seatbelts. Operation is limited to streets with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less. While drivers can cross state or federal highways, they are strictly prohibited from cruising along them.
Read more: The Eudora Times

“These things have to run 100 percent 100 percent of the time,” are the words that Hutchinson Fire Department mechanic Rick Spitler lives by when it comes to taking care of the department’s equipment. Spitler has been turning a wrench since he was 14 years old and broke a tooth when a driveshaft fell on him while he was changing it. For the past four years, he’s been the mechanic responsible for keeping all of HFD’s fire engines rolling. “When I got into high school, I was in shop class, and I figured out I could take stuff apart, put it back together, and it worked,” Spitler said. After high school, Spitler worked with his dad on mobile homes and then worked for the Buhler School District, maintaining and repairing school buses, before spending 18 years working on semis, which led him to the Hutchinson Fire Department.
Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

Before they adjourned from their meeting on April 14, members of the Hutchinson Planning Commission spoke about the need for better data center zoning regulations. Commissioner Denice Gilliland was the first to bring up the subject, mentioning the joint Reno County, Hutchinson and South Hutchinson task force and saying that it should be on everyone’s agenda. No member of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was asked to be a part of the task force. Commission Chair Elaine Carter asked Associate Planner Paul Schiffelbein if the city had been working on tightening its zoning regulations around data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Schiffelbein said they had been after the latest city council meeting on April 7. Schiffelbein said they’re specifically looking to establish better zoning rules around large-scale utilities, which would be the classification data centers and BESS fall under.
Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

As part of its efforts to reduce its reliance on bonds for city projects, the City of Hutchinson is implementing a new program to fund smaller projects in the upcoming fiscal year. At the April 7 Hutchinson City Council meeting, city finance director Angela Richard outlined the new hybrid program, which is called PayGo. “PayGo is short for Pay-as-you-Go, which is what it sounds like-paying for projects/maintenance/equipment as you have the cash,” Richard said. “Hybrid would incorporate trying to pay for those projects we can cash finance, while still bonding for certain projects that meet certain requirements.” Because PayGo is new to the city, the city council hasn’t established the criteria for which projects are eligible for the program yet, she said.
Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

Allen County will likely institute a nominal motor vehicle transaction fee to help cover operational costs within the Allen County treasurer’s office. A new state law allowing counties to add motor vehicle transaction fees could bring additional revenue to Allen County. County Treasurer Darolyn Maley told commissioners Tuesday morning that she plans to take a modest approach in implementing the change locally. Maley said the legislation comes after years of work by the County Treasurer’s Association to address funding gaps in motor vehicle departments across Kansas. “This is something that the state has finally passed to get a little bit more money in our funds,” she said. While some counties struggle to cover costs, she said Allen County has managed to stay afloat largely due to staffing arrangements that split duties between departments.
Read more: The Iola Register

Marysville Police Chief Anthony Escalante recently returned from the FBI National Academy, where he became the third consecutive Marysville police chief to graduate from the prestigious program on the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Va. He was among 253 law enforcement officers who graduated in the 297th session of the academy, which consisted of men and women from 48 states and the District of Columbia. The 12-week class also included 26 members of law enforcement agencies from 24 countries, four military organizations and four federal civilian organizations.
Read more: www.marysvilleonline.net

Fast-rising floodwaters on Corndodger Creek about 6 a.m. Saturday washed one person downstream among about 32 campers who awoke to water rising in their tents. A man caught inside his tent and unable to escape was aided by two fellow campers who cut him out after he became entangled and was overtaken beneath the rushing water. The other man, who was swept away, was soon rescued by two men as he clung to a nearby county bridge, said Lee Tebbutt, St. George, president of the Kaw Valley Muzzleloaders that regularly camp on his family’s land there. Blue Rapids and Frankfort firefighters soon arrived and helped 11 members of the group who remained in the floodwaters after others made it to higher ground. All campers, shaken but alive, were taken to refuge in a farmhouse not far from Corndodger Creek, a campsite about 1.5 miles south of Kansas Highway 9 near 15th Road between Frankfort and Blue Rapids. Campers included adults and a few teens who were part of a Spring Thaw Rendezvous, an annual muzzleloader reenactment weekend event that’s been held at Corndodger Station for the past 30 years.
Read more: www.marysvilleonline.net

Marysville City Council took another step toward an animal shelter Monday night, when it decided to seek information on stamped plans from an engineer or architect for a roughly 24×40-foot building. The city’s Unified Land Development Code regulations require plans stamped by an engineer or architect for the zoning category for the proposed location at 1701 Spring St., directly behind the water plant. The site was chosen because the city owns the property and the current plans for the building were scaled back to fit on that site. The city has purchased 14 kennels, but the exact number of kennels to be included in the building is uncertain.
Read more: www.marysvilleonline.net

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Salina appealed the decision of the U.S. District Court in November 2025 that ruled the city violated Cozy’s First Amendment rights by stopping the painting of the restaurant’s wall with a UFO-themed mural and ordered the city to allow it to continue.
Read more: Salina Journal

USDA is making this $11 million investment through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, which funds vital water infrastructure that directly benefits the health, economic vitality and environment of rural America.

The specifics of these Kansas projects are:

• A $420,000 grant will help purchase and install standby emergency generators at two critical pumping facilities for the city of Stafford. The generators will make the drinking water and wastewater utilities more resilient during future disasters.
• A $335,000 grant will help purchase and install Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system upgrades and a standby emergency generator at one water well pumping facility for the city of St. John. The generator and SCADA upgrades will make the drinking water utility more resilient during future disasters.
• A $78,000 grant will help install standby emergency generators at two water well pumping facilities for the city of Burdett. The pumps will make the drinking water utility more resilient to severe winter storms.
• A $1,000,000 grant and $3,500,000 loan will help the city of Linn Valley install a water transmission line from the City of La Cygne and distribution lines and meters throughout Linn Valley. Additionally, the city is constructing a 250,000-gallon elevated water storage tank.
• A $492,000 grant and $618,000 loan will help Riley County upgrade and install approximately 12,000 linear feet of 4-inch and 8-inch collection lines, 43 manhole replacements, 67 septic tank demos, five grinder stations, and surface removal and replacement. It also includes a new lift station, a new wet well, 4-inch sewer force main connection, electrical work, backup generator, discharging lagoon and an irrigation pump station.
• An $813,000 grant and $3,684,000 loan will assist the city of Mankato with their Phase II Water Project including installation of approximately 22,000 linear feet of water mains, 173 service connections with domestic water meters, 28 fire hydrants, 2-inch commercial water meters, a new water tower and a new chlorination building.
• A $622,000 grant and $211,000 loan will help the city of Toronto construct approximately 41,000 linear feet of water line pipes. The project will also include 74 gate valves, 28 fire hydrants, 170 water meter assemblies, and interior and exterior coating of the existing water tower.

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility. The company will invest almost $16 million over the next three to five years and create 80 new jobs. “In Kansas, we have a strong advanced battery ecosystem, talented workforce and central location that companies from around the world are eagerly looking to access,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Apogee’s decision to expand their work into Liberal highlights the strength of our rural communities and Kansas’ ability to compete on a global scale.” The facility, located in Liberal’s industrial corridor, will support the assembly, testing and distribution of Apogee’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems and related energy storage technologies for commercial, industrial and grid-scale applications across the United States. The company anticipates hiring 30 employees in the initial phase — with additional positions coming online as production ramps up.
Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce

Undersheriff Jason Vanbecelaere and Finance Director Adam Harrison of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office approached the county commission, on Friday, about restarting an old program — work release. According to Harrison, a person can be incarcerated at the Crawford County Jail for up to a year and will be facing payment of fees and fines upon release. By allowing qualified prisoners the opportunity to work while serving their time, they can begin to pay those fines and fees before their release. It also allows them an opportunity to keep their present employment. Certain prisoners would not be eligible for the program, such as violent offenders or flight risks, they said, but those who do qualify can get a second chance and put past mistakes behind them.
Read more: -Morning Sun

After the Governor vetoed HB 2745 on Thursday, HB 2043 passed the Legislature late Friday evening and would still allow voters (through a protest petition signed by 10% of voters) to effectively veto a budget with property taxes increased beyond the CPI (inflation index), or 3%, whichever is lower, with some exceptions. The Governor will have 10 days to decide whether to sign, veto or simply allow to become law.

Some concerns with this legislation include:

• Cumulative Revenue Erosion: Because the 3% cap acts as a bottleneck during years of high inflation (it was 8.0% in 2022), property tax revenue could quickly fall behind actual costs, creating a permanent ever-growing revenue gap.
• While “bonds” generally are exempt, lease payments related to PBC revenue bonds and COPs entered into after July 1, 2026, could fall under the property tax limit. These are essential tools for financing non-utility infrastructure like city halls, fire stations, police stations, and swimming pools.

To discuss specific projects or concerns, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor.

Republican legislators overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto to create a 25-foot buffer around law enforcement and emergency personnel, a move the Senate leader said ensures Kansas won’t become like Minnesota. Senate President Ty Masterson said in a news release that House Bill 2372, referred to as the Halo Act, keeps “radical protesters” from interfering with law enforcement and keeps officers and bystanders safe. Masterson referred to riots in Minnesota when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers injured and killed bystanders while detaining immigrants. The bill makes it a misdemeanor crime to go within 25 feet of a first responder while they are working. A violation can result in a fine up to $1,000 and jail term of up to six months. In addition, the bill outlines regulations for Kansas law enforcement to work with ICE, including allowing sheriffs to detain individuals on an immigration detainer request and to sign ICE contracts without seeking approval from county commissioners. It also requires municipal insurance pools to cover law enforcement officers when they are enforcing federal law.
Read more: News Radio KMAN

The Wamego Tulip Festival returns this weekend, bringing expanded events, live entertainment and nearly 300 vendors to one of northeast Kansas’ largest spring celebrations. The Wamego Chamber of Commerce’s tourism and events coordinator, Corey Reeves, said the festival saw significant growth in recent years and now offers something for visitors of all ages. “It really is a little bit of everything,” Reeves said. “If you’re looking for music, we’ve got it. If you’re looking for food trucks, local breweries and wineries, we’ve got it. And if you want arts and crafts for your home, we’ve got a whole lot of that.” In addition to vendor booths, sporting events including pickleball and basketball tournaments are also planned.
Read more: News Radio KMAN

Having a proper administrator will help Riley County have a “seat at the table” with other entities, Mike Dodson told commissioners at Thursday’s meeting. Dodson, a former legislator, mayor and commanding general at Fort Riley, spoke as part of the Citizen Group for Advancing Riley County Growth and Prosperity, to share its conclusions in a presentation. The commission in February hired a consultant to make a recommendation on changes to the county’s leadership structure.
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Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should be included in the code to protect Kansans. Currently, Kansas has the oldest state fire code in the country, and his goal is to make it one of the most modern. The first of these meetings will be held Tuesday, April 14th at 2 PM at McPherson Fire Station 1 at 312. East Kansas. Other meetings will be held Wednesday, April 15th at 9 AM at Garden City Fire Station 3, and on Thursday April 16th at 10 AM at Ellis County Emergency Services in Hays and at 2 PM at Butler County Emergency Management’s office in Augusta.
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A major downtown redevelopment project is set to bring new life to one of the city’s historic landmarks, as the City of Dodge City announced a partnership with Noble Hospitality, Inc. to develop the Marshal Hotel in the heart of the community.
Read more: Dodge City Daily Globe

The Harvey County District Court will move outof the courthouse for remodels, and there’s a strong possibility of it landing in the closed Walton Rural Life grade school. The county continues to plan for a large-scale courtroom remodeling project and is currently seeking a location to house the court, court services, and possibly the county attorney’s office for up to three years. “We have done our due diligence to gather information on multiple publicly listed buildings in our county,” Harvey County Administrator Kevin Frymire said. “At this point, the Walton school building appears like it may be our most cost-efficient option.
Read more: Harvey County Now

A project to provide housing for homeless and low-income people in Johnson County was previewed Friday with a ribbon cutting of an 1880s-era house converted to four apartments. The two-story house just east of downtown Olathe is the first of three locations of rental units developed by Metro Lutheran Ministry, a Kansas City nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty. The property at 510 E. Park Street is one of three locations that will yield a total of 16 rental units once the rental process is up and running. Another 10 units will be in a multi-family building in Overland Park, and two more will be in a Shawnee duplex. The project uses federal money originally intended for a homeless shelter in Lenexa that failed to gain the necessary approvals nearly two years ago.
Read more: Johnson County Post

Olathe police are now able to assess some emergencies before arriving, thanks to its new Drones as First Responders program. The Olathe Police Department launched the program last month, using four remotely operated drones to gather real-time information at active calls. The Olathe City Council approved the program, which costs about $720,000 for three years, in August 2025. The city purchased the drones from a company called BRINC. Funding to pay for the drones comes from the department’s capital projects reserve fund. The drones, which are located strategically throughout Olathe to maximize coverage area, are able to get to the scene before officers. They offer live video that can help police assess situations before going in.
Read more: Johnson County Post

It’s an achievement that ought to be recognized: the state of Kansas has been awarded more than $200 million to chart a path to try to stabilize and remake rural health care. And if that goal can be accomplished, the initial success will pale by comparison. At a recent discussion at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas called “The Effects of Federal Health Policy on Kansas,”  panelists discussed what’s happened to get the state to the threshold of change and where the transformation process can go from here.  A large portion of that discussion focused on the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion, five-year plan that was enacted last year after Congress passed and the president signed H.R. 1, aka The Big Beautiful Bill, which made enormous changes in fiscal policy including a sharp turn on health care expenditures. Cuts to Medicaid are estimated at $1 trillion over 10 years. 
Read more: KLC Journal

Jackson County leaders are set to hold a meeting Thursday on a moratorium proposal tied to a major solar project. The Jackson County Planning Commission is set to talk about and possibly recommend a solar moratorium to the county’s board of commissioners during a meeting on April 9 in Holton. Members of the local community will have a chance to offer their comments and recommendations during this sessions.
Read more: KSNT 27 News

City commissioners wrote their own headlines for what they wanted to see happen in Eudora 10 years from now at an extra meeting Saturday. Among the ideas were a new recreation park, waterpark, K-10 commercial center and amphitheatre. Those ideas were just one piece of an hours-long meeting where the City Commission discussed economic development in town. Commissioners discussed how to strengthen downtown, draw in outside spenders from K-10 and drive more local spending. Saturday’s work session was informational only and did not include any action taken by commissioners. They did, however, provide input for city staff that could guide future decisions. City Manager Zack Daniel said the goal of the session was for city staff to understand what economic development the commission was interested in pursuing moving forward. 
Read more: The Eudora Times

“Ryker” has been picked as the name of Topeka’s new police dog by people visiting the Topeka Police Department’s Facebook page. The new canine partner of police Sgt. Joshua Miller was given that name after it received 238 votes in public balloting conducted on the TPD page, the department announced April 9.
Read more: Topeka Capital-Journal

Topeka’s city government will try to sell property it owns at 1121 SE Quincy St. — including a huge, iconic, former water tower that’s about 85 years old — in its current “as is/where is” condition. The mayor and council voted 10-0 late April 7 to authorize city manager Robert Perez to engage a real estate broker to help the city try to sell that property, which is also the site of a parking lot the city maintains. The vote came after deputy city manager Braxton Copley said the water tower and an underground storage tank on the property haven’t been part of the city’s water distribution system for more than 26 years.
Read more: Topeka Capital-Journal

The city of Maize is tired of being passed up by retailers for Wichita. Maize, which has seen substantial housing growth, has a lot of available land and vacant pad sites left to be developed, and is wanting a closer look from retailers and other commercial developers. The city has brought on a retail consultant to market Maize to prospective retail and restaurant brands. Some retailers have taken notice, such as Casey’s, which plans to build a new store at 5345 N. Maize Road. But others, like Hawaiian Bros, chose Wichita after initially considering a pad site in Maize.
Read more: Wichita Business Journal

Sedgwick County has a data center moratorium until mid-June as it works to create regulations for the facilities. Nearby counties are also figuring out how to contend with the centers.
Read more: Wichita Eagle

The city is streamlining its zoning code to make it easier to build Portfolio Homes. Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.
Read more: KC Star