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Cleared for Takeoff: How Small Town Airports Elevate Communities
Small general aviation airports can drastically improve the growth and development of rural communities.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Pressed to Recuse Himself from Jan. 6 Cases
Two dozen congressional Democrats are calling for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, following revelations his wife communicated with the Trump White House about overturning the election.
Downtown Council Launches New Resident Survey
The Downtown Council has launched its annual resident survey, a tool the organization says helps it identify and lobby for improvements desired by people who live in greater downtown. Jared Campbell, resident engagement manager for the Council community improvement district, said the results of last year’s survey, the first that had been done since 2013,…
As Fertilizer Pollutes Tap Water in Small Towns, Rural Kansans Pay the Price
For towns with only a few hundred residents, keeping tap water clean and safe can pose a crippling expense. The predicament is likely to become more common in western Kansas as farm chemicals seep into dwindling water supplies.
Riverfront Hotel and Apartment Projects Take First Steps Forward
By Kevin Collison A proposed $29 million boutique hotel that would be the first big commercial project on the downtown riverfront during its recent revival won preliminary support Monday from the Port KC board. The 118-room Origin hotel proposed by The Thrash Group of Hattiesburg, MS would be located across from Berkley Riverfront Park. It…