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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…
Fort Scott mulls reallocating sales tax for first responders
A potential change in the way Fort Scott handles public sales tax could mean more resources for first responders. First responders and city officials in Fort Scott are pushing for a reallocation of public sales tax funds, which will be voted on in the upcoming…
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…
Bourbon County delays talk on bitcoin mining noise issues
A discussion to control the noise surrounding a Bitcoin mining facility in Bourbon County is tabled for now. A representative from Evolution Tech, the company behind the facility, was scheduled to make an appearance at today’s Bourbon County Commissioners meeting after several recent noise complaints.…
City leaders change policy for Topeka police uniforms
The Topeka City Council gave the Chief of Police permission to let officers in the department wear their uniform while off-duty. This new ordinance only applies to officers who are working security assignments on other jobs. The Topeka Police Department believes that communities will be…
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