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Hays celebrates the grand opening of a new MicroFactory
The City of Hays is celebrating the grand opening of a new MicroFactory on Wednesday. ... GrowHays said the MicroFactory is designed to meet the needs of startup manufacturers. The goal is to build a manufacturing base in Ellis County.…
Battery energy storage system approval a decision not to be taken lightly
While Concurrent seeks predictability and wants to lower its risk of investing in a project only to have the city deny its permit, Halstead is taking a look at its own risks—namely, how safe are battery energy storage systems (BESS)?…
Newton parks department preparing for spring at the cemeteries
In addition to maintaining parks, the City of Newton Parks Department is responsible for maintaining Newton’s loved ones’ final resting places. Parks Superintendent Hondo Collins said the cemetery keeps the department busy year-round, but with the warmer weather coming up,…
House moving to close part of Main Street
Being stuck behind a train is a common excuse for being late Newton. Wednesday, motorists can be stuck behind a house. The City of Newton sent out a notification that parts of Main Street will be blocked Wednesday morning as…
Wichita man loses toy laser after pointing it at law enforcement plane, police say
A 56-year-old Wichita man had his toy laser taken from him after shining it at a law enforcement plane flying above the scene of a drive-by shooting, police said. The laser incident, which appeared on a police report released Tuesday…
City of Lawrence names new director of finance
Rachelle Mathews, currently the acting chief financial officer for the City of Topeka, will be the new director of finance for the City of Lawrence. The city announced Mathews’ hire in a news release Tuesday afternoon. Her position will be…
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in February and 3.2% from a year ago
Inflation rose again in February, keeping the Federal Reserve on course to wait at least until the summer before starting to lower interest rates. The consumer price index, a broad measure of goods and services costs, increased 0.4% for the month…
Douglas County launching local program to restore people’s legal competency as they await trial
People who are booked into jails statewide have long waited several months — even more than a year — for beds at state mental hospitals, so their competency to understand court proceedings can be restored. Douglas County is now working…
High nitrate levels in Yoder water warrant source change
High nitrate levels in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area, warrant a change in water sources. It is not the first time the area has dealt with the problem. "Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits," said…
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