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Warren Buffett to open company in Lenexa, creating 500 jobs
Business icon Warren Buffett plans to open a new Geico Insurance service center that will bring 500 jobs to Lenexa. The Kansas City Area Development Council said in a news release Monday that the center will begin hiring customer service…
Unemployment remains low in Riley County, across the region
Preliminary estimates reported by the Kansas Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in May. This was unchanged from April and down from 3.6 percent in May 2017. “The number…
Overland Park community has its say about plans for Santa Fe Commons Park
The word “park” is integral to Overland Park’s name, and residents care deeply about their public spaces. That was obvious Thursday night when about 100 people showed up for an open house to explore the future of Santa Fe Commons…
Shawnee City Council approves creation of TIF redevelopment district for new Bellmont Promenade project
An updated version of the much-anticipated Bellmont Promenade project is in motion. Last year, it was proposed to the city as a retail and commercial site. Now, the plan includes a residential component, making it mixed-use. Nearly a year ago,…
Salina interim city manager named
Deputy City Manager Mike Schrage has been named interim city manager. Salina city commissioners made the decision after a closed session at their regular meeting Monday. City Manager Jason Gage has resigned to take become city manager of Springfield, Mo.,…
Wichita union says firefighter staffing is risk to safety
The Wichita Firefighters Union says reduced staffing is risking your safety, but the fire chief and mayor disagree. IAFF Local 135 put out a post Monday morning and another this weekend stating four units were out of service because of…
City council votes to deny claim seeking $116K for water damage to downtown Topeka business
Topeka’s governing body voted unanimously Saturday morning to deny business owner Chris Schultz’s claim seeking $116,000 in damages related to water damage to buildings he owns at 909 and 911 S. Kansas Ave. The council, which made the decision following…
City-funded grants support downtown Topeka businesses’ growth
Significant advances in downtown Topeka’s redevelopment have boosted interest in investing downtown, according to a downtown official, and have increased the number of projects submitted to a city-funded incentive grant program. For nearly each of the 18 years since the…
Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of Fallen Deputies on Thursday, June 21
In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff state-wide from sun-up until sun-down on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in honor of Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputies Theresa “TK” King and Patrick…
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