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Lutz retires after 36 years with Butler County
Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works/Butler County Engineer will be hanging his hat at the end of March as he retires from his position. After working in the engineering department of Butler County for 36 years, he’s ready to move…
From toxic sludge to lush park? Johnson County weighs cost of taking over old factory
Tucked away in southeastern Johnson County, a wooded path curves around the Blue River. The quiet pocket of nature has become a makeshift bike trail for some, and a tempting after-school hangout for nearby Blue Valley students. But abandoned since…
City of Goddard plans to build pedestrian bridge across highway 54
The Goddard city council has approved plans to build a pedestrian bridge going over highway 54 in order to give citizens a safe way to cross from the north side to the south side. Walking across highway 54 is dangerous…
Roofing manufacturer bringing 150 jobs to Newton
Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new shingle plant. The estimated 275,000-square-foot facility will create more…
German company to join Panasonic mega development in De Soto with $110M battery plant
A German company is joining the massive Panasonic development in De Soto, to work on site producing containers for the company’s electric vehicle batteries. H&T Recharge leaders say the company will be a supplier for Panasonic’s battery plant, working in…
Geographic wonders: Sign up for poster project and illustrate beauty of JoCo’s parks
If you have artistic talents and want a place to show them off, Johnson County Park & Recreation has a project for you. It’s gearing up for its second annual poster project promoting local parks. Applications to be part of…
Pittsburg adopts stricter lawn parking rules
Pittsburg city commissioners approve a measure keeping vehicles off of lawns. At a commission meeting earlier this month, an ordinance banning the parking of vehicles on lawns, grass, or landscaped areas was adopted by commissioners. City leaders say several factors led to…
Bourbon County’s sales tax vote approaches
In less than two months, Bourbon County residents will head to the polls to decide the fate of a county-wide sales tax. "We want the public involved in this. We want them to help make this decision. That's why we put…
Governor Kelly Announces More than $76M Investment by Marvin, Creating 600 Jobs in Kansas City, Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows and doors, has selected Kansas City, Kansas, as the future home of its latest manufacturing facility. Marvin is investing $76.5 million to build a 400,000-square-foot facility in the…
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