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Grocery, Meal Delivery Expands for Clay Center
Last month, DoorDash became officially available for use in Clay Center. The food delivery service allows users to order fast food or groceries via their smartphone and have their items delivered to a specified address. Read more: KCLY Radio
KS Tower Climber Discusses Logistics, Industry Changes in 40-Year Career Span
Randy Smith began his career as a tower climber by accident. Located in Rolla, Kansas, a town of less than 400 in southwest Kansas, Smith has been the area’s go-to tower climber for decades. Now 70 years old, he said…
Kansas reports no new measles cases in 3 weeks as cases increase nationally
The lack of new cases puts Kansas about halfway through the 42 days required for a measles outbreak to be considered over, which is two incubation periods of 21 days each, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
From E-Bikes to Scooters, Roads Are Getting More Crowded and Confusing
Cities are trying to figure out how to accommodate the boom in two-wheelers that threaten safety for pedestrians and riders. Requirements on age, licenses and helmets vary from place to place, not to mention rules about where the vehicles can…
Amazon Prime Air launches drone delivery in Kansas City metro before holidays
One of the metro Amazon centers is in south Kansas City, Missouri, and the other is in Kansas City, Kansas. Mayor Tyrone Garner was on hand Wednesday for the demonstration. “This is a great example of a public-private partnership that…
Allen County Hospital sales tax extension goes on ballot
Allen County voters will be asked in November to extend a quarter-cent sales tax that’s been in place since 2010, with proceeds going toward Allen County Regional Hospital. The quarter-cent sales tax comes before voters for renewal every five years.…
In a shocker of a City Council meeting, WaterWalk woes gets a serious spotlight
For anyone in Wichita or beyond who has been disappointed in the public-private partnership known as the WaterWalk development downtown and the almost $44 million the community has poured into it, Tuesday’s City Council meeting was for you. There were…
Consumer prices rise 2.7% annually in July, less than expected amid tariff worries
A widely followed measure of inflation accelerated slightly less than expected in July on an annual basis as President Donald Trump’s tariffs showed mostly modest impacts and investors grew more confidence about interest rate cuts ahead. The consumer price index…
Fed’s Bowman says jobs data solidifies case for rate cuts
The Federal Reserve's top regulator believes the central bank should shift its focus to protecting the job market, stressing that cutting interest rates in the near term should be considered to support employment and consumer spending. In a speech Saturday,…
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