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Talking tornado siren: Kansas town testing new device
A Kansas town has installed a new tornado siren that will warn residents not only by tones, but by talking. Garden City said Monday that it is testing the siren, which includes “voice-activated prompts” south of the Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center. The city said…
County OKs nuclear moratorium
As expected, the county commissioners approved a proposed moratorium on nuclear development in the county, citing the need to complete the new comprehensive plan before making any decisions about whether to allow it in or not. This expands the existing moratorium passed last week that…
‘Let’s get busy’: Christal Watson sworn in as KCK’s newest mayor/CEO
A changing of the guard has happened in Kansas City, Kansas. And with that, Mayor Christal Watson said she’s ready to get to work. “It will take all of us to do this work,” Watson told residents who filled Memorial Hall on Monday. “It is…
Overland Park residents worry about Royals considering their city for new ballpark
The Kansas City Royals still haven’t committed to a location for their new stadium, but the Aspiria campus at 119th and Nall in Overland Park is under consideration. Residents living in that neighborhood say they have concerns about local businesses, traffic and affordability. Read more…
Crawford County extends ban on nuclear, solar, wind projects
Crawford County commissioners vote on a resolution to adopt a moratorium on nuclear power. Commissioners approved it today, Dec 16, and it will be uniform across all unincorporated communities in the county. The moratorium stops any nuclear power projects from being constructed within those communities.…
Douglas County Commission to consider a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will review staff recommendations to create a limited tenant right to counsel pilot program for the 2027 fiscal year, despite a renter-led advocacy group’s calls for a program to support all renters facing eviction. Lawrence Tenants, the renter advocacy…
McCulloh reflects on speedier city government, lack of public engagement
Manhattan Mayor Karen McCulloh said 2025 saw some major change in the way the city government streamlined its processes for voting on ordinances and resolutions. McCulloh joined Within Reason on News Radio KMAN Thursday to recap some of the highlights of the past year. In…
Airbus says it will move its production out of Wichita. Aviation leaders build a case to convince the manufacturer to stay
A coalition of local leaders and industry experts are looking to sway Airbus to keep its A220 pylon manufacturing in Wichita, though the European planemaker has said it intends to relocate the production line to France. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
Phil Ruffin on his Park City entertainment mecca: ‘It’s gonna blow your mind’
As a billionaire businessman who already owns two popular, profitable casinos in Las Vegas, Phil Ruffin Sr. knows a thing or two about what brings in customers. So even though his new Gilley’s entertainment complex in Park City only has pari-mutuel betting — it’s not…
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