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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.…
Superintendent Ballard says he will retire at the end of the school year
Ark City schools superintendent Ron Ballard announced last week he will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year, concluding a 28-year career with USD 470. Ballard shared the decision in a message to staff, saying the choice was not easy but that the…
Iola City Administrator Matt Rehder on Iola’s new data center
The post Iola City Administrator Matt Rehder on Iola’s new data center appeared first on The Iola Register. Read more: The Iola Register
Changes afoot for personal property taxes
Kansans will no longer pay personal property taxes for such things as off-road vehicles, small trailers and boats. Beginning with the 2026 tax year, Kansans who own off-road vehicles, small trailers, and boats will see their personal property tax bills drop thanks to new exemptions…
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…
Washington council expresses interest in operating countywide ambulance service
The Washington City Council voted in a special meeting last week to proceed with discussions to transition from the current volunteer ambulance service into a 24/7 service that provides countywide ambulance service. The decision came after a 2-2 tie vote with mayor Garett Edgar casting…
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