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Black Hills Energy asks to raise natural gas rates for Kansas customers by 17.6%
A public hearing Tuesday in Wichita and online will give Black Hills Energy customers an opportunity to comment on a proposal that would raise residential bills by about 17.6%.
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Experts challenge Evergy plans to add natural gas plants in Kansas
Opponents to two new natural gas plants proposed by Evergy testified Wednesday about uncertain costs of natural gas and pushed the Kansas Corporation Commission to consider other options for expanding power generation in the state.

KC World Cup CEO: Lawrence one of the ‘most engaged’ communities in region
Lawrence is well positioned to cash in on an estimated regional windfall of more than $600 million next summer when the World Cup comes to Kansas City, the CEO of KC’s World Cup planning told local business leaders Tuesday evening.

State, local incentives, Kansans’ work ethic attract Fortune 500 company to Overland Park
A Kansas City suburb rose to the top in a major e-commerce company’s nationwide search for a new hub through hefty incentives.

French-inspired restaurant and bar set to open soon in East Lawrence
Sable Kitchen & Bar, Jeffrey Ward’s new French-inspired restaurant in East Lawrence serving fresh cuisine, traditional wines and rustic ambience, is set to open soon.

Owner plans to demolish East Lawrence building amid ongoing court case
A Lawrence developer says he’s now forced to demolish an old stone building in East Lawrence because of a parking-related lawsuit filed by the owner of properties across the street.

Labor board denies union election for O’Connell Children’s Shelter residential staff
Citing “overt supervisory taint,” the National Labor Relations Board has sided with executives and dismissed O’Connell Children’s Shelter employees’ petition to unionize.

Lawrence UPS hub set to close this year
The UPS hub in Lawrence is one of two Kansas sites set to close in a few months, raising concerns and questions about the future for several dozen local employees.

Peaslee Tech looks to build endowment with $100K donation
A $100,000 gift from a KU professor emeritus will help Peaslee Tech open a scholarship fund for young people.

Panera Bread in west Lawrence set to open
A new Panera Bread is soon to open in west Lawrence, and the cafe will offer one free bagel per month for a year to the first 50 guests on opening day.

Lawrence Music Alliance to kick off Music Business Month
The Lawrence Music Alliance has announced March as Music Business Month, a citywide initiative supporting local musicians, industry professionals and creatives through workshops, networking events and mentorship opportunities.

Partnership looks to shift Lawrence’s entrepreneurial support system with Indigenous-led approach; roundtables open
Two Lawrence entrepreneurs in seemingly vastly different sectors have forged a new partnership, aiming to lead Indigenously and cater to the needs of the people.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed for now
After more than 13 years in business, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed — at least for now.

Lawrence city commissioners defer decision on sales tax breaks, move forward on analysis for Q39
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday held off on approving a sales tax exemption for Q39 barbecue to redevelop a prominent old downtown building, but voted in favor of seeking further analysis of potential tax breaks.

Lawrence brothers win entrepreneurship challenge for their AI tutoring business
Two brothers won first place in this year’s Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge for their business, “Don’t Panic AI Tutors.”

Q39 barbecue restaurant seeks tax breaks from city to finish downtown Lawrence site
Q39, a Kansas City-based barbecue restaurant working to open a location in downtown Lawrence, is asking the city for tax breaks that the company says are “without doubt” necessary to finish construction and open.
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