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Money available for Amtrak expansion. Now what?
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has become law. It contains money for long-distance Amtrak routes. Amtrak has plans to connect Oklahoma City to Wichita and Newton, making Newton a hub between the proposed route and the…
Kansas casino early partnership with ‘DraftKings’ in anticipation of legalization of sports gambling
Early Tuesday, the Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City pushed forward with their partnership with a mobile sports gambling company. All of this before lawmakers have even signed the dotted line on any regulations to legalize sports betting…
Will the infrastructure bill lead to Amtrak in Wichita?
Rail service returning to Wichita is now a possibility since President Biden signed the massive infrastructure bill. Leaders in Kansas are hoping it will happen, as the state will get 272 million dollars for public transportation. Chairman Chip Westfell, of…
‘Artie has left the building’
It would likely be hard to find a Paola resident who didn’t recognize the name and face of Paola Mayor Artie Stuteville. After all, she’s lived in the community since 1969. She’s served on the Planning Commission and City Council…
All Kansas adults can now get COVID booster shots
All fully vaccinated Kansans over the age of 18 are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, state health officials announced Wednesday. Before, Kansas followed federal guidelines, that booster shots should be available only to people over 65, with underlying health…
Manhattan gives initial approval to Manhattan Development Code
After years of working on updating and replacing zoning and subdivision regulations, commissioners on Tuesday approved the first reading of the Manhattan Development Code. John Adam, Manhattan senior planner, presented the first reading of the code, which will replace the…
Kansas opens vaccine booster to all eligible adults
The State of Kansas has announced that it’s opening vaccine boosters to all eligible adults. We spoke with the Crawford County Health Department about the announcement. On Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced…
Parsons to remove pit bull ban
Parsons city commissioners plan to revoke the city’s ban on pit bulls. Commissioners on Monday unanimously agreed to remove the section of the animal ordinance that states pit bull dogs are prohibited. “This is something that’s been brought up a…
All Ark City schools will close to quell COVID outbreaks
Arkansas City schools will take a 10-day wellness and mental break, hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the district. At a special meeting Tuesday night, the school board approved adding Friday, Monday and Tuesday to the Thanksgiving break…
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