A new era of hospitality begins today in Hutchinson as the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center officially opens its doors, bringing elevated comfort, convenience, and community-focused amenities to the region. Located at 1715 N. Waldron Street, the newly constructed hotel is a beacon of modern design and warm hospitality, offering 112 beautifully appointed guest rooms and meeting rooms. At the heart of the property is its expansive 14,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom and five breakout rooms, designed to host everything from corporate conferences to weddings and community celebrations.
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McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a moratorium on development of nuclear power projects in unincorporated areas of the county. Over the past couple of weeks there has been discussion about possible nuclear projects, one of which would be in Reno County where local officials are pursuing it. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey said the purpose of the moratorium is to allow study of local issues and development of regulations for it. The moratorium will run through Jan. 1, 2028, but could be shortened or extended as needed.
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A new casino and entertainment venue will be opening soon in Park City. Gilley’s is scheduled to open December 15, 10 miles north of Wichita at 1500 E. 77th Street N., in Park City. Customers can experience a wide variety of entertainment including gaming, a dance hall and saloon, sports bar, mechanical bull, an open air arena, loads of eatery options and much more.
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An issue that began in September 2023 and has been the most divisive in Halstead in recent years will be decided, at least in part, at the ballot box on Nov. 4. The City of Halstead entered a lease agreement with Concurrent out of Texas for land in its industrial park on Sept 28, 2023, so both sides could explore the potential of the land housing a battery energy storage system (BESS). Since then, the Halstead Planning Commission held 16 meetings or work sessions (all open to the public) that also included three official public hearings. At over half of these meetings, work sessions, or public hearings, the planning commission took public comment or accepted handouts and submissions from attendees.
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Shawnee has passed new rules for children and younger teens who ride motorized devices like scooters and unicycles. On Tuesday, the Shawnee City Council unanimously approved amendments to the municipal code by adding rules for motorized scooters and unicycles to its already-existing regulations for motorized skateboards. The rules cover people operating the devices who are younger than 18, requiring them to wear a helmet, as well as ride only on sidewalks and determining where they can cross the road.
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If you aspire to become an officer for the Wichita Police Department, you might want to give some advance thought to where you put any tattoos you get. Not to mention what you decide to include in the design. But a little bit of ink won’t necessarily stop you from being able to don a uniform. Concerned residents raised attention on Wichita Police’s tattoo policy to the Citizens Review Board during their September meeting, saying that the current language was preventing some people from applying to the police academy. The board works with police on community outreach and advises the department.
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The Mulberry City Council recently voted in favor of a land annexation to set up a half billion dollar solar project, a move seen as a major step for the community’s economic development.
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