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‘Game-changer’: Choose Topeka incentive program garners national interest
Within 48 hours of Topeka and Shawnee County's Joint Economic Development Organization approving funds for Choose Topeka, the capital city began showing up in publications across the country. The New York Times, Fox Business, CNN, TIME — those were just…
Lenexa leans toward building new public safety complex in more centralized location
Location, cost and efficiencies within the Lenexa Police Department drove discussions this week, as city leaders consider whether to build a new public safety complex on the current site at 12500 W. 87th St. Parkway or relocate the facility to a more…
Atchison Hospital buys Horton care center
Since Horton lost its local medical center in March, the fate of its building and related properties has been uncertain, but it is now apparent that these assets will remain in local hands. Atchison Hospital made the high bid of…
Roeland Park brightens holiday season for 24 families with first ever ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
A few Roeland Park Police officers added another item to their uniforms on Thursday: Santa hats. Northeast Johnson County is no stranger to “Shop with a Cop” events, and now, neither is Roeland Park. The city hosted its first “Shop with…
Harvey County among most generous
Harvey County ranks among the top in the state for overall generosity. That’s according to a Smartasset, a financial advising company, which used statewide tax returns to compile the percentage of county residents that gave to charity and the percentage…
Galesburg Fire Department asks county for funding
The Galesburg Fire Chief asked Neosho County Commissioners for assistance Thursday evening in light of the Neosho Ridge Wind project. Chief Chris Moore asked the commission for consideration for funds from the project. He said his department covers half of…
Stafford County makes plan for joint extension district with Edwards County
Declining budgets and difficulty hiring agents has led to many counties in Kansas consolidating into larger Extension districts under the umbrella of K-State Research and Extension services. Stafford County and Edwards County agents see advantages to a combination between the…
Boot Hill Casino eager for 20 more years
The Boot Hill Casino and Resort celebrated its 10th anniversary last week with tables full of dinner, drinks and dice for the enjoyment of its longtime supporters and newfound fans. The love child of an idea sprang from the “Why…
Dunn receives surprise award for economic development
Stafford County Economic Development Director Carolyn Dunn was presented with a We Kan! award December 12 at White’s Foodliner in St. John where friends and family gathered for the surprise recognition. The presentation was made by Marci Penner and WenDee…
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