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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…
Gamblers excited for Golden Circle casino opening in Park City next year
This week, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission gave an update on when to expect the highly anticipated Golden Circle to open in Park City. "Just the thrill of it all, you know. Just the unknown. Not knowing if you're…
Wichita breaks ground on new wastewater facility
On Friday, the City of Wichita broke ground on a new wastewater center, which is part of the Biological Nutrient Removal program (BNR). The BNR is the second-largest infrastructure investment in the city’s history, costing $357 million. The project is expected…
Wichita may pull public notices from the Wichita Eagle. But will that hurt transparency?
The City of Wichita could soon become one of the largest cities in Kansas to withdraw its public notices from its paper of record. The City Council wants to review the city’s contract with McClatchy, the Wichita Eagle’s parent company. The…
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