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Grant helps to fund Winfield ambulance
The City of Winfield approved the $151,000 purchase of a new ambulance at its regular meeting, which was held in special session on Thursday. The ambulance will be funded in part through a matching USDA Rural Development grant award of…
Plan would restore rail service to big swath of the Midwest
Proponents of expanding passenger rail service through Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas hope an anticipated influx of federal infrastructure funding will get the the long-discussed route off the ground. The project, which is among 39 new routes that Amtrak has proposed,…
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Plans to Build New Factory in Tonganoxie to Help Meet Growing Demand for its Pet Food
Hill's Pet Nutrition announced their intent to invest more than $250 million to build a new factory in Leavenworth County in their home state of Kansas to help meet the growing demand for their #1 vet recommended Hill's pet nutrition.…
Riley County clerk: More budget announcements published equals more money spent
The Riley County clerk says a new state law intended to help people understand where their tax dollars go will in turn cost taxpayers more money to implement. Riley County and Manhattan city government officials met for a joint meeting…
National arts grant will give downtown Wichita businesses some creative curb appeal
A new placemaking initiative in Wichita funded by a national grant will help give a few downtown businesses a little more curb appeal. In a partnership with the city, Downtown Wichita was one of 63 recipients of a $75,000 Our…
Kansas officer critically hurt, suspect dead after shootout
A Kansas police officer is in critical condition and the person who fired at officers is dead after a shootout in Wichita, authorities said. Two police officers were checking on the welfare of a 32-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter…
Lecompton has a long and rich history. A new mural titled ‘Resilience’ depicts the town’s story and significance.
The town of Lecompton is known for its rich history. Founded in 1854, the town was originally named Bald Eagle and became Kansas' territorial capital 11 years later. The small town is known as being "the birthplace of the Civil…
Housing crisis threatens to stifle rural Kansas towns hoping to grow
On the east edge of town, an empty sidewalk flanked by dirt and gravel curls around a bend into the shape of a cul-de-sac. Soon, it will lead to the front doors of three dozen new homes — the first…
Tenants to Homeowners to hold open house for solar-powered small home; project is first to use Lawrence’s density bonus
An open house for the project, Solar Prairie, will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at 1443 Prairie Ave. The two-bedroom, 925-square-foot home is Tenants to Homeowners’ third small home, and the second small home built on the…
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