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Federal lawsuit to stop solar farm dismissed
A federal lawsuit filed earlier this year with the aim of stopping NextEra Energy Resources’ plans to place a 5,000-acre solar farm in southwestern Jackson County has been dismissed by a federal judge who said that the plaintiffs in the…
Panasonic’s $4B De Soto EV battery plant begins production
Electric-vehicle battery production is underway at Panasonic’s $4 billion plant in De Soto. The manufacturing facility at 10301 Astra Parkway is Panasonic's second U.S. plant and its largest production facility so far. Panasonic anticipates the De Soto plant will boost…
Panasonic has hired 1,100 employees in De Soto plant so far. These jobs are open
As part of building the multibillion-dollar facility, Panasonic officials said they hoped to hire 4,000 workers to fill the new 4.7 million square foot factory in De Soto. So far, the company has hired 1,100 employees and anticipates to fill…
How Kansas went to war against feral pigs and won
The rapid expansion of wild pig populations, and the destruction they bring, is one of rural America’s greatest threats. Spurred by rabbit-like reproductive rates, the nation’s feral pig numbers have grown from an estimated 2 million to as many as 9…
Winfield High School bans phones, devices
Students at Winfield High School will face new rules this year aimed at reducing distractions and improving safety, school officials said. The biggest change is a ban on cell phones, smartwatches, and AirPods during the school day. School leaders say…
Harvey County blocks new battery storage projects through 2028
Harvey County has approved a temporary ban on new commercial battery energy storage systems in rural parts of the county. The moratorium, approved by the Harvey County Commission on Tuesday, blocks new applications, permits, and construction for commercial battery storage,…
Wichita votes against placing Crown Uptown Theatre on historic registry
Wichita City Council decided against adding the nearly 100-year-old Crown Uptown Theatre to its historic registry in a contentious vote at its Tuesday meeting. The Council voted down the motion in a divided 3-3 vote for placing the College Hill…
Chickens will now be allowed in Washington
City of Washington residents can now have chickens. The city ordinance that allows chickens was approved by the council on July 7 and published. The city council voted 3-2 back in May to proceed with plans to draft an ordinance…
Hotel Topeka could sell soon
The purchase agreement includes a $1 million cash payment. The remaining $11.2 million balance will be paid off with the money from a Community Improvement District and the increase in the Transient Guest Tax, which is estimated will take about…
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