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Douglas County Commission approves limited tenant eviction defense pilot program
Following months of tense discourse about tenant right to counsel, Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-2 for a pilot program that will grant some tenants facing eviction access to legal representation. In March 2024, Lawrence and Douglas County set…
Topeka mayor forms new task force to hear residents’ voices
Topekans will soon be able to advocate for their views directly with the mayor's office. During a March 24 monthly press conference, Mayor Spencer Duncan announced the launch of a workforce development task force. "From the beginning of being elected,…
Data center proposal for AI generation moves forward in Wellington
Wellington’s available electrical capacity, room for growth, and ability to move quickly were all cited as key advantages for attracting a project of this kind. A data center in Wellington could support existing industries while also attracting new business by…
Could 3D printed homes be a housing solution?
3D-printed homes are a new type of housing development popping up across the country, and the first printed home in Kansas is in progress in Topeka. Kansas Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin sees a future where 3D-printed homes start to pop up…
With 1.7 million packages processed, Amazon says Salina facility running at full steam
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Monday at the Salina Airport Industrial Center. The 90,000-square-foot facility is a delivery center that has now generated nearly 500 jobs, which Amazon said is more than expected. Read more: KSN-TV
Two Topeka groups step up amid affordable housing challenges
Communities across the country are feeling the strain of a nationwide affordable housing shortage, and Topeka is no exception. Local leaders say the challenge is not only the number of homes available, but also whether families can realistically afford them.…
Girard Power Plant showcases operations
Business leaders and community members got a glimpse inside the Girard Power Plant, Friday, at a chamber coffee hosted by the Girard Area Chamber of Commerce. Known as one of the one of the few cities west of the Mississippi…
Wyandotte County votes to lift worker residency requirement
The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to lift the residency requirement for employees within the Unified Government. The board voted 5-5 with Mayor Christal Watson voting yes to break the tie. According to the motion, the residency…
Kansas City, Kansas, mayor believes Chiefs stadium will bring development to Wyandotte County
Christal Watson, the mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, joined Up To Date to discuss the Chiefs moving to her county, concerns from her constituents about property taxes and much more. The…
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