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Planners recommend wind farm ban near Parsons
The public will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed ban of commercial wind turbines in the area surrounding Parsons during an Oct. 15 public hearing. The Parsons Planning Commission voted 5-1 in a special meeting Thursday evening…
Parsons prepares for 5G infrastructure
The city of Parsons is continuing with a plan for wireless companies to place infrastructure in town that could lead to the expansion of the fifth generation of cellular technology. City Attorney Ross Albertini told city commissioners Monday that he…
Great Bend USD bond issues defeated
Voters in Great Bend USD 428 rejected two bond issue proposals in a mail ballot election Thursday.The first question proposed up to $41.75 million in bonds for safety and security renovations, and for improvements to all school buildings and to…
KDOT launches new cost share program
All transportation projects in Kansas will be able to apply for cash revenue. The Kansas Department of Transportation is launching a new cost share program. The program will provide state funding for transportation projects while also leveraging local and private…
Kansas City company files plans to build manufacturing plant with 80 jobs in Lawrence
A Kansas City, Mo.-based company wants to bring 80 jobs to Lawrence and build a new manufacturing plant at Lawrence VenturePark. U.S. Engineering Metalworks has filed plans with the city to build a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on an approximately 25-acre…
Wichita Fire Department teams up with Wichita organization to host hygiene drive
It's easy to take every-day items like soap and deodorant for granted, but there families in the Wichita community that can't afford basic items. Giving the Basics is working to change that. Through September 15, the organization is teaming up with The…
State Fair awarded wind energy credits
For the first time, the Kansas State Fair — which consumes about a gigawatt of electricity during its 10-day run — will be entirely powered by Kansas wind energy. At least on paper, since there’s no longer an operating wind…
City, county stay busy year-round with public works projects
Work never ceases on maintaining and improving streets, roads and public property in Topeka and Shawnee County. In both the city and county, efforts to keep things running smoothy are a year-round proposition. Streets and roads took a beating this…
Leavenworth County commissioners consider land bank
When they met this week, Leavenworth city commissioners reviewed a proposal for establishing a land bank that could manage and sell tax-foreclosed and abandoned properties in the city. Leavenworth Director of Planning and Community Development Julie Hurley and Community Development…
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