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Reno County commission again suggests expanding incentive for creating jobs
The Reno County Commission agreed Tuesday to modify the county’s job incentive policy, offering up to 80 percent of the current policy for a company creating just a handful of new jobs. The board didn’t formally vote on the proposal,…
Kansas property owners lash out at wind farms in support of proposed restrictions
Amy Brown held her two young sons to her side Tuesday as she fought back tears and lashed out at the company that plans to surround her home south of Hutchinson with massive wind turbines. She was in the Statehouse…
Wind Farm negotiations continue between NextEra Energy and Nemaha County’s hired attorney James Neeld
County residents in opposition and those in favor of the proposed wind farms in Nemaha County filled the Commissioners Room of the Nemaha County Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 19, hoping to receive a term sheet. The Nemaha County Commissioners’ wind…
Parsons City Commission approves dealership incentives
A new Ford dealership planned for the intersection of U.S. 400 and U.S. 59 will cost up to $2 million to build. The Parsons City Commission approved an incentive package for Mike Carpino Ford Parsons Inc. on Monday evening and…
Leawood signals general support for CID, 1 percent sales tax increase for Ranch Mart North redevelopment
Leawood City Administrator Scott Lambers on Monday told members of the council that he supported an application from the Regnier family, owners of Ranch Mart North, for the creation of a community improvement district there that would increase sales tax…
Topeka Planning Commission recommends allowing three tall communications towers
All members of the public who spoke at Monday evening’s meeting of the Topeka Planning Commission asked the city to keep AT&T Wireless from putting up tall communications towers at proposed locations here. But planning commissioners subsequently voted to recommend…
Neighbors, advocates clash over Olathe homeless shelter
Barb and Marc McEver wanted to do something good for Johnson County and meet a vital need sheltering homeless adults. So they spent more than $250,000 this summer to buy a building in Olathe. Before the purchase, they had verbal…
City of Maize waiting for snow to prep roads
Another round of winter weather will make its way across the state Tuesday, bringing with it a lot of snow. For smaller towns like Maize, they don't have the same amount of plow trucks, or salt and sand, to put…
Washington County Guest Tax Board offers grants for community events
For the second year in a row the Washington County Guest Tax Board will be awarding grants for 2019. The grants are available to non-profit organizations and require submission 60 days prior to the event. Nine entities received $4,515 worth…
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