Harvey County ranks among the top in the state for overall generosity.
That’s according to a Smartasset, a financial advising company, which used statewide tax returns to compile the percentage of county residents that gave to charity and the percentage of county income that was donated.
Harvey County ranked seventh in the state using those metrics out 105 counties.
(Read more: Harvey County Now)
The Galesburg Fire Chief asked Neosho County Commissioners for assistance Thursday evening in light of the Neosho Ridge Wind project.
Moore said the department needs to update its equipment and that its trucks range from 1979 to 1997 models.
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Declining budgets and difficulty hiring agents has led to many counties in Kansas consolidating into larger Extension districts under the umbrella of K-State Research and Extension services. Stafford County and Edwards County agents see advantages to a combination between the two counties that would enable them to provide better services to their constituents.
“It’s true, as they say, that most of us are better together or two of something is better than one,” said K-State Research and Extension Agent Stafford County Amy Collins. “The same holds true for rural areas trying to stay relevant, progressive and be resilient in an ever changing world.“
Collins said that K-State Research & Extension, which provides resources and information for many of the county’s 4-H and agricultural based programs, is an extension of Kansas State University.
(Read more: News – SJ News Online – St. John, KS)
The Boot Hill Casino and Resort celebrated its 10th anniversary last week with tables full of dinner, drinks and dice for the enjoyment of its longtime supporters and newfound fans.
The love child of an idea sprang from the “Why Not Dodge?” campaign and the sale of land to a man still very much involved in its growth and development, the casino has proven itself an overachiever of regional economic benefit.
The first state-owned casino opened Dec. 15, 2009. Since then, it has generated more than $12 million in city and county tax revenue and more than $89 million in state tax revenue, Dodge City Mayor Brian Delzeit said.
“There was a tremendous amount of courage shown by people 10 years ago who came out and weren’t always met with positivity,” Delzeit said.
(Read more: News – SJ News Online – St. John, KS)
Stafford County Economic Development Director Carolyn Dunn was presented with a We Kan! award December 12 at White’s Foodliner in St. John where friends and family gathered for the surprise recognition.
The presentation was made by Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. The Inman-based non-profit has been choosing ten recipients a year since 1993 to show appreciation for dedicated work in helping preserve and sustain rural culture.
Dunn’s award had the words “Ardent Achiever” engraved on a round plate made by Elk Falls Pottery. Foundation director Penner said, “When Carolyn sees a grant or an opportunity to go after, she is passionate in her pursuit. She would be the first to say that many others are involved but she is integral to the successes of Stafford County Economic Development, including the opening of White’s Foodliner. This award was to let Carolyn know that her efforts are noticed and respected.“
(Read more: News – SJ News Online – St. John, KS)
Major development projects are steering new opportunities and economic growth to Kansas. D&J Land and Development, of Hays, and Brown Stone 3 Development, of
Topeka, are building three multi-million dollar complexes in the state that include deluxe travel plazas, hotels, restaurants, retail, RV parks and truck washes.
The three sites are adjacent to high-traffic sections of Kansas interstate and highway routes.
(Read more: News – The Hays Daily News)
Federal officials have approved a new subsidized air carrier for the Dodge City airport.
The U.S. Department of Transportation agreed with a recommendation made by city officials in August to contract with SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, to be the next Essential Air Service provider for Dodge City Regional Airport, starting in February 2020.
SkyWest will operate 12 weekly flights from Dodge City to Denver International with a 50-seat capacity jet.
(Read more: News – The Hutchinson News)
The Potwin neighborhood Christmas lights are a long-standing tradition, one in which Crow has participated since she and her husband moved to the neighborhood in 1981.
The first year, the Crows got by with a little help from their neighbors.
During the first year in their house, the Crows’ finances were tight and they didn’t plan on having any Christmas decorations, Crow said.
“We went to the neighborhood Christmas party, and in the nicest possible way people came up to us all night long saying, ‘We noticed you don’t have your Christmas lights up. Can we help you get your Christmas lights up?’ So the next day — we got the hint — we took the day off work and went shopping.”
(Read more: Local – The Topeka Capital-Journal)
Don’t be surprised if you see mounted Wichita Police Department officers in the parking lots of popular shopping areas this weekend.
The Wichita Police Mounted Patrol has eight horses that will be patrolling Towne East Square, Towne West Square, New Market Square, and Bradley Fair through Christmas Eve.
The officers will be making sure the lots are safe and patrolling for thieves.
“The horses we can weave between cars,” said Sgt. Ed Brower, Wichita Police Department. “Plus, the elevated position gives us a good eye view if somebody calls something in or if we see somebody looking into cars and we can go investigate.”
(Read more: KSN-TV)
Developers hoping to put up an office building next to the new Staybridge Suites hotel at Interstate 435 and Metcalf Avenue have asked for a two-year extension on their deadlines because of difficulty finding tenants.
The Overland Park City Council’s Finance, Administration and Economic Development committee gave its blessing to an extension twice as long as the developer requested after being told that one year would not likely be enough.
The Metcalf 108 project was green-lighted in 2017 as a replacement for the aging 435 Overland Park Place Hotel, which had been closed the year before. Developers proposed to raze it and put in a new hotel, office building and parking structure.
(Read more: Prairie Village Post – Neighborhood news and events for Prairie Village, Fairway, Mission Hills)
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