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Jail operating above capacity for foreseeable future, official says
The Riley County Jail has been operating close to its maximum capacity for several years, and this year has exceeded its population limit, with the average daily population increasing by 12% to 15% since 2019. Riley County Police Department Lt. Jason Deehr told the Riley…
Plans for Halstead Hospital will take time
While the sale of the Halstead Hospital, Halstead Inn, and Nun House was through a private transaction, Halstead city leadership, as well as representation from the Harvey County Economic Development Commission met with the new owners at certain points during negotiations while they were doing…
Johnson County Water Summit brings together state and local officials for collaboration
Community and municipal leaders, elected officials and water professionals from around Johnson County and the state of Kansas gathered Friday, Oct. 17, at the 2025 Johnson County Water Summit for a morning of learning and collaboration. The summit featured welcome remarks from Commissioner Becky Fast…
JoCo cities have battled emerald ash borers for years. Now there’s another tree infection to worry about.
Cities across Johnson County have spent the last several years and millions of dollars removing doomed ash trees that were dead or dying from emerald ash borer infestations. Now, some local foresters and arborists are warning that another illness could pose a threat to mature…
These real estate projects will reshape Western Wyandotte County
A multibillion development pipeline could reshape Western Wyandotte County. Here’s a look at six major real estate developments planned around the Kansas Speedway. Read more: Kansas City Business Journal
Hutchinson Explores Hosting Next-Generation Nuclear Power Facility to Boost Economic Growth
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, alongside city officials, is exploring the possibility of bringing a next-generation nuclear power facility to Hutchinson, which could boost local economic growth and infrastructure. This interest follows TerraPower’s September 23 announcement of a memorandum of understanding with Evergy and…
Could Kansas get new nuclear reactors?
Companies are racing to roll out nuclear reactor designs that would be faster to build and could meet rising demand for energy from AI data centers. Two nuclear companies have proposals for new reactors in Kansas. Plus: Data centers are fundamentally changing the landscape for…
Wichita town hall focuses on collaboration between city, county and schools
A town hall meeting held Wednesday evening brought together leaders from the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and Wichita Public Schools. The goal was to give government representatives a chance to hear from the public on how the three agencies can collaborate. In attendance was…
Retirees and young professionals drive Pittsburg’s growth
Two different generations of Pittsburg residents are helping the city grow. City officials say they’ve been making a push to attract younger working professionals to Pittsburg, with new construction projects and high-quality businesses. More recently, the city reported an uptick in retirees moving to the…
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