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Gov. Kelly preparing how state will reopen when coronavirus subsides
Governor Kelly extended the state’s stay at home order until May 3. Now she’s preparing how the state will eventually reopen. Kelly said the state could hit its peak number of coronavirus cases between April 19 and 29. It would…
Spirit AeroSystems to power Wichita aircraft factory with Kingman wind farm electricity
Spirit AeroSystems will be switching to electricity generated by a Kansas wind farm to power its aircraft factory in Wichita. Spirit officials announced in a news release on Thursday that public utility regulators had “cleared a path” for the company…
Diverging from KCMO, Johnson County decides against extending stay-at-home order to May 15 — at least for now
Johnson County officials essentially decided not to decide Thursday whether to continue the stay-at-home order until May 15, as Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has done. Instead, Johnson County will stick with the business closure and distancing rules until May…
JoCo cities face difficult decisions as they work to close budget gaps caused by COVID-19
As businesses close in response to the coronavirus pandemic economic impacts are beginning to ripple beyond their shuttered front doors and windows. Sales tax typically generates between 20 to 50 percent of revenue for cities in Johnson County, financing general…
Topeka, Shawnee County officials announce new task force to aid in COVID-19 recovery
Topeka and Shawnee County leaders announced Thursday the creation of a task force that aims to strengthen local recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. In a news conference held Thursday evening via Zoom, community leaders from the Greater Topeka Partnership, the…
Conway Springs turns out for downtown cruising
The past two weekends have a seen a bygone activity return to downtown Conway Springs. Dozens of cars – maybe as many as 100 last Saturday – turned out over the past two weekends to cruise Springs Avenue. For many,…
Lyon County in ‘good shape’ to take hit in sales tax collections
Lyon County Controller Dan Williams told Lyon County Commissioners during Thursday morning's meeting that the county is in good standing to withstand a financial hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The county will not be able to see the scope…
City of Lawrence to receive $446,000 as part of the coronavirus relief package; more aid expected
The City of Lawrence will receive a $446,000 grant as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The CARES Act allocated $2 billion of additional funding to cities through the Community Development Block Grant program to prevent,…
Some Lawrence leaders want sustainability to be significant factor when prioritizing city projects
City leaders expressed support Tuesday for a new way of prioritizing infrastructure projects and other capital expenses, but some commissioners said they would like to see more emphasis on sustainability. As part of its regular meeting, the Lawrence City Commission…
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