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Why these Kansans’ votes didn’t count two years ago and why that could be a problem this year

This year could see a surge in provisional ballots, a special fail-safe ballot designed to ensure that every vote counts, because some voters are worried their mail-in ballot could get lost. by Aviva Okeson-Haberman and Peggy Lowe, Kansas News Service More than a quarter of the 29,000 provisional ballots in Kansas were rejected in the … Continue reading “Why these Kansans’ votes didn’t count two years ago and why that could be a problem this year”

Unemployment rate drops to 7.4 percent in Wyandotte County

The unemployment rate decreased to 7.4 percent for September in Wyandotte County, according to figures announced today by the Kansas Department of Labor. Unemployment was reported at 9.4 percent in Wyandotte County during August, according to the report. One year ago, in September 2019, unemployment was 3.5 percent in Wyandotte County. In Kansas City, Kansas, … Continue reading “Unemployment rate drops to 7.4 percent in Wyandotte County”

Amazon to open second facility in KCK at former Woodlands racetrack

Amazon today announced it will open another $110 million fulfillment center in Kansas City, Kansas. Amazon announced two new facilities for Kansas today, one in Kansas City, Kansas, and the other in Park City, Kansas, a suburban area of Wichita. Together, they will create at least 1,000 new jobs in Kansas, according to the announcement. … Continue reading “Amazon to open second facility in KCK at former Woodlands racetrack”