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Planning commission discusses data centers
Before they adjourned from their meeting on April 14, members of the Hutchinson Planning Commission spoke about the need for better data center zoning regulations. Commissioner Denice Gilliland was the first to bring up the subject, mentioning the joint Reno County, Hutchinson and South Hutchinson…
City implements new program to pay for projects
As part of its efforts to reduce its reliance on bonds for city projects, the City of Hutchinson is implementing a new program to fund smaller projects in the upcoming fiscal year. At the April 7 Hutchinson City Council meeting, city finance director Angela Richard…
Blue Rapids, Frankfort firemen rescue 32 at rural campground
Fast-rising floodwaters on Corndodger Creek about 6 a.m. Saturday washed one person downstream among about 32 campers who awoke to water rising in their tents. A man caught inside his tent and unable to escape was aided by two fellow campers who cut him out…
City animal shelter plan moves along
Marysville City Council took another step toward an animal shelter Monday night, when it decided to seek information on stamped plans from an engineer or architect for a roughly 24×40-foot building. The city’s Unified Land Development Code regulations require plans stamped by an engineer or…
Taiwanese Battery Manufacturer Selects Liberal for New U.S. Facility
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility. The company will invest almost $16 million over the next three to five years…
Sheriff asks to renew old program;
Undersheriff Jason Vanbecelaere and Finance Director Adam Harrison of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office approached the county commission, on Friday, about restarting an old program — work release. According to Harrison, a person can be incarcerated at the Crawford County Jail for up to a…
Wamego Tulip Festival returns bigger than ever
The Wamego Tulip Festival returns this weekend, bringing expanded events, live entertainment and nearly 300 vendors to one of northeast Kansas’ largest spring celebrations. The Wamego Chamber of Commerce’s tourism and events coordinator, Corey Reeves, said the festival saw significant growth in recent years and…
KSFM Holding Meetings on Kansas Fire Code Updates
Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should be included…
New Downtown Hotel Development
A major downtown redevelopment project is set to bring new life to one of the city’s historic landmarks, as the City of Dodge City announced a partnership with Noble Hospitality, Inc. to develop the Marshal Hotel in the heart of the community. Read more: Dodge…
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