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De Soto calls in nonprofit — and well-known area leader — to monitor $4B Panasonic project
De Soto officials will turn to a nonprofit to help it monitor planning and construction of the new $4 billion Panasonic EV battery plant. And while the nonprofit is based in Virginia, its team includes someone very acquainted with the…
“A Practical Solution to Aid in the Effort to Lower Property Taxes” by Russell City Manager Jon Quinday
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about property taxes and quoted author Adora Svitak who said, "The first thing anyone can do about any issue is get informed." I chose this quote for two reasons: Property tax is…
Why Hutchinson will see more fires in February
The Hutchinson Fire Department plans to set a bunch of fires in February north and east of the town. But it plans to put those fires out, too. The burning is part of the fire department's wildfire mitigation plan --…
With Panasonic aboard, what’s next for the rest of De Soto’s former Sunflower plant?
The buildout of De Soto's Astra Enterprise Park, formerly Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, won't begin and end with Panasonic's $4 billion electric vehicle battery factory. Here's a look at what the 9,035-acre site, which the partnership has owned since 2005…
Hixson retiring as Mulvane city administrator
At its Jan. 16 meeting, during an executive session, Kent Hixson announced to the Mulvane City Council his plans to officially retire from his position as Mulvane City Administrator in 2023. Hixson has served as the city administrator in Mulvane…
New RCPD director settling in to new position
In the first month since taking over as the sixth director of the Riley County Police Department, Brian Peete has done a lot of visiting with members of the public. A well-attended meet and greet was held Thursday at the…
Deputies Recovering Well After Dodge City Shooting
The Ford County Sheriff’s Office provided updates Friday on the condition of the deputies injured during an officer-involved shooting in Dodge City Monday morning. Deputies Gary Salmans and Brandon Hornback were identified as the Ford County deputies who were injured.…
As petition gains steam, Manhattan official says fees are needed to maintain Aggieville parking garage
An online petition calling for free parking for Aggieville employees has more than 5,900 signatures as of Friday. Fees for the new parking garage on North Manhattan Avenue took effect on Jan. 17. But a city official says the city…
Winfield prepares for sesquicentennial celebration
The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Winfield 150 Committee is making plans to celebrate 150 years since the town’s incorporation date in 1873 and residents are invited to participate in the festivities. There are many ways to get involved, starting…
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