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Largest solar farm in Kansas starts commercial operation, near Johnson City in SW Kansas
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. and Lightsource BP have announced that the Johnson Corner Solar Project entered commercial operation on April 7. The $37 million project, which was financed and constructed by Lightsource BP, is located approximately two miles southwest of…
Kansas recognized for wind power generation
Kansas is being recognized for being a leader in wind-generated renewable energy. Kansas ranks second in the nation for wind energy production as a share of total electricity generation. The sunflower state is one of only two states with more…
Neosho County Community College to receive as much as $800,000 in aid
Neosho County Community College is receiving federal aid totaling more than $800,000. Students who registered for in-person courses can expect to receive a refund soon. The college received more than $806,000 from the coronavirus aid relief and economic security, or…
Finney County identifies community spread of coronavirus among Tyson plant employees
Health officials have confirmed multiple positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) among employees at the Tyson Foods plant in Finney County. On Wednesday, the Finney County Health Department said there is evidence of community spread of the disease. Community spread is…
Leavenworth County discusses next steps for COVID-19 response
When they met Wednesday, Leavenworth County commissioners were briefed on a process that will be followed as county officials look to begin lifting or modifying restrictions related to the coronavirus. County Administrator Mark Loughry said there will be a slow…
Lenexa cancels 39th Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, citing health concerns during COVID-19 pandemic
Lenexa this week decided to cancel the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle due to health and safety concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally planned for June 26-27 at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, the event attracts thousands of barbecue enthusiasts with more than…
With many unknowns still lingering, Johnson County task force begins difficult process of sketching out reopening plans
The Johnson County COVID-19 Recovery Planning Task Force on Wednesday took the first steps toward developing an outline for a phased reopening of parts of the local economy, though county leaders noted that much uncertainty lingered about when and how…
Governor signs two Executive Orders as part of her administration’s ongoing COVID-19 response
Governor Laura Kelly signed two executive orders to help the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday. Executive Order No. 20-26 temporarily waives physician supervision or collaboration requirements for certain medical licensees, including advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants…
Louisburg council extends resolutions to aid local commerce
The Louisburg City Council has unanimously approved extending temporary moratoriums to assist the city in managing the stay-at-home orders issued by federal, state and local authorities in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to ease the burden on local…
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