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Kansas power plant investing $63 million in power generating tech
Liberty Utilities is investing in new power generating equipment for its Riverton Power Plant. The oldest remaining generators at the plant will soon be removed to make way for new, industrial gas turbines — complete with the latest in power…
Companies look to bring more than 300 jobs to Topeka
Local businesses are working to expand in Shawnee County, possibly bringing hundreds of jobs. At Wednesday’s Topeka and Shawnee County Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) meeting, members approved two incentive funding proposals with the goal of expanding and bringing more…
County seeks renewal of quarter-cent sales tax for road and bridge projects
Miami County commissioners are hoping voters in November will renew a quarter-cent sales tax to continue funding road and bridge improvements throughout the county. Commissioners, during their Aug. 28 meeting, unanimously agreed to put the question on the general election…
Local farmers learn water treatment options
“There’s no way by looking at a pond to tell if it is safe or not,” Bhullar said. “You must test it.” Thanks to a mobile water treatment trailer, Bhullar was able to do just that during the “Non Trad…
Voters will decide: Wichita school board sets date for $450 million bond issue election
The Wichita school board has approved a special election for a $450 million bond issue that would pay for a plan to significantly reshape the state’s largest school district — a plan filled with school closings, consolidations and new “right-sized”…
Lawrence City Commission to vote next month on purchase of building to move city hall
Lawrence city commissioners will vote next month on an agreement to purchase a building near Sixth and Iowa streets to serve as the new city hall. The proposed building, at 2000 Bluffs Drive, would provide about 50,000 square feet of…
Wonderful Wamego: A Trip to the Wamego Historical Society
On Friday, August 23, 2024, Dr. Mary Kohn, director of the Chapman Center for Rural Studies, Kim Wescott, and Hannah Palsa traveled to the Wamego Historical Society and Museum. The purpose of the visit was to introduce ourselves and the…
City commission favors 5% contingency to cover unexpected construction costs
Manhattan city commissioners are looking at setting aside funds to cover unexpected costs for construction projects. The commission on Tuesday discussed adding a 5% contingency to all construction contracts to allow more efficiency in project management. The issue centers around…
Peete asks public to ‘let us do our jobs’ following recent incidents
Manhattan is a “safe community,” Riley County Police director Brian Peete said in a town hall addressing concerns about some recent events. Peete on Saturday spoke with members of the community to answer questions about a pair of incidents, including…
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