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Deriva Energy plans storage project at former Tecumseh coal plant in Shawnee County
Deriva is proposing that the Tecumseh Energy Storage project would be 270 megawatt project and occupy between 17 and 18 fenced acres. The company deems it will have enough storage to support “tens of thousands of homes during peak demand.” Read more: CJonline
Pratt lands energy storage project
Antora Energy, a leading U.S. energy storage company, on Oct. 1 announced 5.8-gigawatt-hour, multiday thermal energy storage project in Pratt. Upon completion, it will be one of the largest battery storage systems in the world. Read more: CJonline
Kansas Offers $1.5M to Transform Vacant, Underutilized Downtown Buildings
The HEAL grant helps communities restore downtown buildings as spaces for new or expanding businesses, housing, arts and culture, civic engagement, childcare or entrepreneurial activities. For this round of HEAL funding, urban distressed downtown communities are encouraged to take advantage of the grant opportunity. Up…
Local agencies impact community
Last week, the Pittsburg Police Department’s officer self-initiated activities nearly doubled while calls for service decreased. The self-initiated activities include follow-up visits with community members and periodic check-ins. Read more: Morning Sun
McCune Fall Festival returns Friday
With a population under 400, the tight-knit town of McCune proves “small towns do it best” as its annual Fall Festival kicks off this weekend. Read more: Homepage
Area police department to be on TV
The Park City Police Department has approved an agreement with Mulholland Media to be filmed for the television series “Police 24/7” that airs on The CW. Read more: www.derbyinformer.com
Overland Park moves closer to trash system overhaul but key details still need sorted
The city currently leaves trash hauling and other solid waste removal services to its residents in an open market system, so residents contract with haulers individually or through an HOA. However, Overland Park is the latest Johnson County city to explore switching to a more…
Leawood sidewalk debate pits empty-nesters versus elementary parents
Eleven months after Brookwood Elementary School fourth grader Duke Ommert was killed while riding his e-scooter — prompting heartfelt pleas from parents for safer streets — the Leawood City Council is preparing to discuss a recommendation not to install sidewalks on Brookwood’s nearest residential streets.…
Overland Park has removed 6,000+ ash trees to stop pest. How this neighborhood saved its trees
Having hundreds of still-thriving ash trees is practically unheard of in a city that’s spent millions of dollars over the past several years removing ash trees from neighborhood streets since the arrival of the emerald ash borer. Read more: Johnson County Post
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