Category: Economic Development

Marshall County Jail Has a New Plan
The plans for possibly building a new Marshall County Jail have recently taken a new path. Marshall County Commissioner, Keith Bramhall explains The proposal to

Sales Tax in Washington County Has Increased
The Sales Tax that has been collected in Washington County has significantly increased this year. Washington County Treasurer, Danae Jueneman, talks about the increase.

Washington Receives 1.5 Million Dollar Grant
The city of Washington received a 1.5 million dollar grant. City Administrator, Carl Chalfant explains what type of grant was awarded. The total project will

Big Changes to the Otto Unruh Stadium and What’s Next
Clay Center, KS- Big changes are coming to Clay Center, one of which has caused an uproar this past year, the former Otto Unruh Stadium.

Gridiron: Royally Funny
Wichita, KS– The Kansas Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ 54th annual satirical Gridiron show returns to raise money for journalism scholarships. This year’s show, “Gridiron: Royally

Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding EPA Allowing for the Summertime Sale of E-15
Lincoln, NE– “Today’s announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allowing for the summertime sale of E-15 beginning in the summer of 2024 for

Governor Kelly Announces $11 Million for 66 Airport Improvement Projects
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 66 airport projects across the state have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for

Boyhood Home Now Open for Tours
Abilene, KS– Tours of President Eisenhower’s boyhood home are once again available to the public. Extensive preservation work including exterior lead paint abatement and maintenance

Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant
Topeka, KS– Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This is the

A $1.8 Billion Semiconductor Plant is Planned for Wichita Through Another Kansas Megaproject Deal
Topeka, KS — Kansas has struck a deal with a Wichita company to build a $1.8 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant, but it hinges on the company