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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is moving forward in the awards process with KPP Energy and seven other applicants’ new clean energy projects through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. If approved, KPP will receive…

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USDA moves forward on clean energy projects

Wichita State University’s School of Nursing recently launched a new Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) pathway. This pioneering program, the first of its kind in the state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas.

WSU launches first-of-its-kind pathway

According to the Rose Hill Police Department, DNA testing confirmed the body recently found in the backyard of a Rose Hill home was that of 6-year-old Kennedy Schroer, though no cause of death could be determined. Kennedy was adopted by…

Rose Hill PD IDs child’s remains

TOPEKA — Kansas ranked worst in the nation for mental illness prevalence and mental health care access in a 2023 report, but new data shows the state’s ranking significantly improved this year.

Kansas’ mental health ranking improves overall

Sunflower Land Trust – an organization focused on protecting, conserving and enhancing the “unique Kansas landscape” – is currently working hard to uphold its mission, particularly as it concerns some land just outside of the Derby city limits.

Area land trust in preservation struggle

Friends University announced a new center coming to campus at the annual Breakfast with the President event on Sept. 24. Friends University President Dr. Amy Bragg Carey shared about the state of the university at the event, discussed new facilities,…

Friends University announces new enterprise center

Marcus & Millichap completed the sale of Spring Creek Center, a 31,557-square-foot retail strip property located in Derby, Kansas. The property sold for $5.3 million.  “We sourced an all-cash private investor from the East Coast who offered a higher price than local buyers while securing a better deal than he could find in his home market,” said Alex Perez, first vice president of investments.  Perez and Chris Garavaglia, investment specialists …

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Fully Occupied Retail Strip in Kansas Trades Hands - Connect CRE

According to the Ark Valley News, the Valley Center City Council requested more information and research from city staff regarding a cemetery fee policy that came under scrutiny recently.

Valley Center tackles cemetery fee issues

The Kansas Department of Transportation recently approved a couple of bids for maintenance projects along U.S. Highway 81 in Haysville and K-55 near Belle Plaine.

KDOT to improve pair of regional highways

LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas lecturer who suggested men who refuse to vote for a woman president solely because she is a woman should be shot resigned Friday after a video of his comments went viral, inciting widespread backlash.Barbara…

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KU lecturer resigns after ‘inappropriate reference to violence’ in class

The Exploration Place will display classic toys in supersized form at a special Toytopia Exhibit. The Exploration Place, located at 300 N. McLean Blvd. in Wichita, will feature the immersive exhibit now through Jan. 12.

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