Casinos seen boosting eastern Kansas economy near home
Parsons Economic Development Director Carolyn Kennett says a new casino in Crawford or Cherokee County could keep local spending local and aid surrounding areas like Labette County. She notes added tax revenue and patrons buying gasoline and meals, while current residents travel to four casinos in Miami, Oklahoma. Eastern Kansas advocates back a plan for at least two new casinos in Wyandotte and Cherokee or Crawford counties.
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Heat drives Garden City families to Deane Wiley Park
On the first official summer day, families from Garden City enjoy snow cones and outdoor activities at Deane Wiley Park despite 93 degree heat. The Denning family, Vigil cousins, and visiting friends share cooling treats, with locals noting plans for indoor and outdoor summer fun. The National Weather Service in Dodge City projects highs near 95 today and 99 tomorrow with breezy winds and a 68 degree overnight low.
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Caleb Jeffries
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Iowa
Mark Hartle
Caleb
Deerfield
Laurie
Roger Oshel
National Weather Service
Dodge City
Senate panel drafts 160 million plan for schools
Topeka Kansas Senate Education Committee proposed adding 160 million dollars to public schools amid questions if the figure meets the state Supreme Court mandate. The plan surfaced as lawmakers opened the first special session in over 15 years called by Gov Kathleen Sebelius following the ruling.
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Senate Education
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City county work through differences on FCEDC plan
Finney County and Garden City officials hashed out appointing FCEDC representatives and director selection during a two hour meeting. The FCEDC adopted a strategic plan to boost incentives, aiming for 500 primary jobs in five years and 3,700 in 20, with elected officials seeking autonomy for the board.
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Garden City
Finney County Economic Development Corp
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Cliff Mayo
Dennis Smith
Economic Development Board
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Dairy plant eyed in southwest Kansas region business study
Southwest Kansas towns vie for a potential milk processing plant as Greater Southwest Agency and partners conduct a feasibility study amid a large regional dairy herd. Kansas State University data show about 91 000 dairy cows in Kansas with 45 000 to 50 000 in western dairies.
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John Dunker
Greater Southwest Agency
Springfield
Dunker
Kansas State University
Kansas
Dairy Farmers of America Inc
Select Milk Producers Inc
Membrane System Specialists Inc
Lonestar Milk Producers Inc
Zia Milk Producers Inc
T.C. Jacoby and Co. Inc
North American Milk LLC
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