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High winds lead to Kansas grass fires, elementary school evacuation
High winds whipping across Kansas quickly spread grass fires in areas across the state Thursday and forced the evacuation of a Buhler elementary school and an area in Reno County. Buhler USD 313 said on Facebook around 1:45 p.m. that Plum Creek Elementary was being…
Crawford county hits pause on energy plans
Crawford County commissioners extended a moratorium on certain energy development projects in Crawford County through 2026. The Commission voted Dec. 12 to prohibit solar and wind development for a year, while commissioners develop a new comprehensive plan, the Pittsburg Morning Sun reported. The moratorium was…
County extends moratorium on wind/solar
As promised, the county commissioned on Friday extended the moratorium on wind and solar development in the county until December 31, 2026, while the commission uses that time to develop a new comprehensive plan. Included in this round is not only solar and wind development…
City of Leawood pushes back on potential Royals stadium at Aspiria campus
Leawood, KS, mayor expressed concerns about the potential impacts of a Kansas City Royals Stadium being built at the Overland Park Aspiria campus. Read more: FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
Reimer emphasizes team effort during orientation
The City of Halstead has a $10 million annual budget and 26 full-time and 40-plus part-time and seasonal employees or volunteers, per City Manager Ethan Reimer. The city runs its gas, water, wastewater and stormwater utilities. Covering 1.31 square miles and an island golf course…
Leawood City Council joins growing chorus of those opposed to Royals stadium in neighboring Overland Park
Opposition to a potential Royals baseball stadium at Overland Park’s Aspiria campus has been so strong among Leawood residents and businesses that the Leawood City Council released a letter Monday night opposing it in no uncertain terms. Councilmembers and Mayor Marc Elkins said they have…
Prairie Village is second JoCo city to support ACLU’s call for Spanish language ballots
The city of Prairie Village recently became the second Johnson County city to voice support for an effort to make statewide Spanish language voting materials available at the polls. On Monday, the Prairie Village City Council voted 8-2 to approve a resolution — brought forth…
Marysville Schools Cultivate Community Ties With New Farm to Plate Initiative
Marysville USD 364 started an exciting initiative this year with a new ‘Farm to Plate Program.’ This Program brings the school and community together to provide fresh, local food to students. Darren Schroeder, USD 364 Superintendent, said that with community-based learning being a big focus…
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…
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