Wide U S braces for heavy snow and dangerous ice
A broad winter storm threatened heavy snow in the Rockies and ice on highways across the Midwest. Airlines canceled more than 800 U S flights as Dallas Fort Worth and other Texas areas faced freezing rain. Residents recalled the 2021 blackout but forecasters warned this storm should not linger at extreme cold levels.
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KU Plans West Campus Retail and Housing Development
KU and KU Endowment released further details on a KU led project near 21st and Iowa streets in southern Lawrence. The plan envisions new research space along with substantial retail and residential components to accompany the West Campus expansion.
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Lawrence extends fast-track incentives program to 2025
Lawrence City Commission unanimously approved a three year extension of the Catalyst Incentive Program through April 1 2025. The measure supports Venture Park and East Hills Business Park, helps fill vacant lots with infrastructure costs borne by the city and offers upfront incentives. Commissioner Brad Finkelder and Vice Mayor Lisa Larsen praised the program for attracting new industry and boosting city finances.
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Kansas lawmakers back plan to lure mystery manufacturer
Republican legislators join Gov. Laura Kelly in supporting a $1 billion tax break package and incentives to attract a mystery manufacturer to Kansas. Lt. Gov. Toland calls it the largest economic development project, tied to a $4 billion plant creating 4,000 jobs and potentially another 4,000 supplier jobs.
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