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Panasonic makes De Soto footprint even bigger
Panasonic announced it will lease 509,760 square feet in the Flint Commerce Center, roughly a mile from its $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant that is currently under construction. Flint Commerce Center is expected to open in summer 2024 at…
Ulysses votes ‘no’ to USD 214 special bond
Ulysses held a special election on Tuesday where voters were presented with two questions. Find the unofficial results below: Shall USD 214 be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $44,750,000 to renovate Hicktok Elementary…
Why it’s taking so long to build Wichita’s new transit center
Plans to move Wichita's transit center from downtown to the area near Riverfront Stadium in Delano have been in the works for years. We asked the City when the facility is being built and what is taking so long. The…
Voters say no to Decatur County USD 294 special bond
Voters said no to the Decatur County USD 294 special bond Tuesday. There was a 53.714% voter turnout. According to unofficial results, 362 voters voted yes, and 621 voters voted no. Residents in USD 294 Oberlin voted no on a $29.15…
Voters say yes to the Clearwater special sales tax
Voters said yes to the Clearwater special sales tax Tuesday. Of 1,689 registered voters, there were 257 ballots cast, resulting in a 15.22% voter turnout. According to unofficial results, 191 voters voted yes, and 65 voters voted no. One ballot…
Fort Scott begins water conservation as drought looms over several SEK counties
The City of Fort Scott is implementing some water conservation efforts, in response to the Kansas governor including Bourbon County in the drought emergency declaration earlier this month. The city, itself, is currently not affected by the state "water emergency"…
Louisburg set for Labor Day weekend festivities
The 51st annual truck and tractor pull sponsored by the American Legion is set to kick off the community’s three-day Labor Day celebration. The truck and tractor pull will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Lewis-Young Park,…
Miami County finalizes sales tax ballot question for courthouse
Miami County commissioners have been adamant about the need to renovate and repair the historic Miami County Courthouse and build additional courtroom space for the cramped Miami County District Court. Whether or not those improvements are paid for by a…
Prairie Village to consider establishing public arts fund policy
Prairie Village wants to ramp up its public art inventory. After years of discussion in committee meetings, the Prairie Village City Council will soon consider establishing a public arts fund policy. This policy would establish the way Prairie Village purchases…
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