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Manufacturing drives the local economy
According to the July 2025 economics report published by the Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State University, local manufacturing is driving the area’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nationally, the manufacturing industry earned $7.2 trillion in 2024, according to IBIS…
THC back in store, sells well, but cops still think it’s illegal
THC beverages that police took from Carlsons’ Grocery last week in spite of the county prosecutor’s advice were returned six days later. Police still believe the beverages are illegal, but the county attorney has said no charges will be filed.…
Peabody meets new chief, hires clerk
Nearly every seat was full Monday night for a Peabody City Council meeting that included introduction of new Police Chief Matthew Neal, as well as an audit presentation by Loyd Group. The next night, at a special meeting, the council…
Divided Fed holds key interest rate steady, defying Trump’s demands for aggressive cuts
A divided Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to keep its benchmark interest rate steady, despite a barrage of criticism from President Donald Trump and dissents from two top officials. The Federal Open Market Committee, the group that sets the overnight…
McClaran becomes new Sedgwick superintendent
Rachel McClaran looked for the next career step that would help her have a larger impact on students. That step was becoming the new superintendent in the Sedgwick School District. “I never want to be stagnant,” she said, sitting her…
Liquor tax funds used to support local initiatives
Liquor-by-the-drink sales generate about $190,000 each year for Jackson County, according to county officials. At a recent a recent Jackson County Commission meeting, Commission Chairman Mark Pruett outlined how those funds are allocated. Each quarter, the county receives a payment…
Overland Park opts out of 1950s-era state law that posed potential obstacle to major city projects
Overland Park recently opted out of a state law that would have put restrictions on the city’s authority to issue bonds to help fund public developments and infrastructure projects. The move was necessitated by the fact that Overland Park recently…
Overland Park wants to turn corporate College corridor into the city’s new center
With Overland Park’s plans to move city hall to the College Boulevard and Metcalf area and Black & Veatch’s plan for a new, $1 billion headquarters, attention is back on long-range plans to reimagine the center of the city. Historically…
Merriam will demolish 3 more downtown buildings to contend with flooding issues
Merriam is razing three more downtown buildings as part of its broader flood control efforts along Turkey Creek. The Merriam City Council earlier this month approved the demolition of three buildings, all currently unoccupied, along Merriam Drive next to the…
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