Kansas

Scott McFetridge - Wed June 07, 2017

Climate Change Raises New Risk … Are Inland Bridges Too Low?

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A century-old train trestle stands as one of the trophies of Des Moines' push to spruce up its downtown. Bicyclists and pedestrians pose for pictures beside the brightly painted beams of the Red Bridge and gather on viewing platforms overlooking the Des Moines River....

Wed June 07, 2017

New Pipeline Terminal to Move More Than 80K Barrels a Day

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP through its subsidiaries Tallgrass Terminals LLC (Tallgrass Terminals) and Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline LLC (Pony Express), announced an agreement with Saddle Butte Pipeline to develop the Tallgrass Grasslands Terminal....

Thu May 18, 2017

KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state years-of-service anniversaries in June. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long- term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas....

Wed May 17, 2017

Firm Proposes Privately Funding Terminal at Kansas City International

A local engineering firm has proposed to privately build and finance a new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport to garner voter approval and finish the airport project. Mayor Sly James told the Kansas City Star the city has been trying for five years to create an airport improvement plan that voters support, but city taxpayers think they would be the ones financing it....

Mark Minton - GC Telegram - Tue March 28, 2017

Ruptured Gas Line Results in Kansas Avenue Being Closed in Construction Zone

A ruptured gas line Monday afternoon resulted in the temporary closing of Kansas Avenue between Main and Fifth streets. Public Works Director Sam Curran said the gas line was ruptured at about 4:20 p.m....