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30th Avenue closure expanded to both directions
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The closure on 30th Avenue between Apple Lane and K-61 Highway will expand to include traffic in both directions beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m. City officials said further investigation of the stormwater infrastructure determined that closing both the eastbound and westbound lanes is necessary to protect motorists and crews while the infrastructure is evaluated and work continues.
KWCH.com
Kansas consumers react as EPA issues emergency waivers to lower gas prices
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Environmental Protection Agency put out an emergency fuel waiver in hopes that consumers will pay less at the pump. The new EPA regulation would loosen some gas restrictions, increasing the country’s fuel supply. Starting on Sep. 1, E-10 gas can be sold at a higher Reid vapor pressure, increasing oil supplies.
american-rails.com
Kansas -- Dinner Train -- Rides From Abilene
If you’re looking for a heritage railroad that feels authentically Kansas—equal parts prairie scenery, small-town history, and hands-on railroading—the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (A&SV) delivers. Based in Abilene, the all-volunteer nonprofit operates excursion trips and special events that connect riders to the region’s Rock Island Railroad roots, while also offering one of the state’s standout “rails + meals” experiences: the Smoky Valley Limited dinner trains.
KVOE
Demolition at Emporia service exit highlights early stages of KTA’s $500M overall investment through fiscal 2030
The work evident now on the Emporia service exit is one of several signs of investments now underway through the Kansas Turnpike Authority’s latest batch of improvements for the highway system. The current plan involves around $500 million worth of investments through fiscal 2030. Chief Executive Officer Steve Hewitt...
salina311.com
As Downtown Salina Grows, Proposed Parking Garage Could Add 144 Spaces
The announcement of a new nine-screen B&B Theatres entertainment complex in downtown Salina is bringing renewed attention to another major downtown proposal already discussed by city leaders: a new public parking garage. B&B Theatres announced plans to partner with The Alley Entertainment Center and Salina 2020 on a major expansion...
Hutch Post
Westbound 30th Avenue closed near K-61
Effective immediately, westbound 30th Avenue between Apple Lane and K-61 Highway is closed due to a storm pipe failure beneath the roadway. The closure is necessary because of the potential risk of roadway collapse. Repair work is scheduled to begin Monday, with crews working toward reopening the road before the start of the Kansas State Fair.