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Kansas will get nuclear reactors buried underground. CEO says it’s ‘safe, clean, and good’
Last week, Deep Fission broke ground on a pilot program to bury small modular reactors underground in Parsons, Kansas. This project is the first of its kind in the United States, and comes as part of the Trump Administration’s effort to advance the nation’s nuclear…
Micro-grants for ‘shovel ready’ sustainability projects open Jan. 1
Do you have an effort that could advance conservation or sustainability in Wichita? If so, the Wichita Sustainability Integration Board is offering 10 approximately $1,000 micro-grants to help get your project built. Applications for micro-grants officially open Jan. 1, 2026, and close on Feb. 12…
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…
Wichita City Council puts 1% sales tax on March ballot
The fate of Wichita’s 1% sales tax will soon be in voters’ hands, after the city council unanimously voted Tuesday to put it on the ballot. Wichita Forward, the organization that originally brought the sales tax proposal to the council, celebrated the decision. “[Citizens] have…
Three of five Seward County commissioners announce resignation
Three of Seward County’s five commissioners announced their resignations Monday night. Seward County Chair and District 3 Commissioner Scott Carr, District 4 Commissioner Tammy Sutherland-Abbott, and District 2 Commissioner Presephoni D. Fuller made the announcement during the comments portion of the meeting. “I never dreamed…
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…
Kansas Supreme Court examines roiling water dispute between crop irrigators and Hays, Russell
The Kansas Supreme Court endured a crossfire of claims and counterclaims Monday about whether an association of Edwards County irrigators can try to thwart plans by Hays and Russell to make use of water rights acquired decades ago to pipe water drawn from a rural…
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…
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