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City of Newton Awards Contract for KLP Rail Extension

Wednesday, October 15

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission awarded a contract to extend rail improvements to serve the Kansas Logistics Park, including the new GAF manufacturing facility currently under construction.The project will extend rail spurs from the KO Railroad line where it currently... Read More.

Funding Available for Projects in KDOT’s Rail Service Improvement Program

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The selected projects will help to enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and improve sustainability... Read More.

$47M in Federal Funds Being Awarded for Two Kansas Rail Projects

Tuesday, October 3

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced two short-line railroad companies in Kansas are being awarded a combined $47 million in federal funding for rail improvement projects as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Watco, based in... Read More.

15-Year-Old Kansas Boy Killed After Pickup Crashes into Bridge Rail

Tuesday, August 8

COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (KAKE) — A 15-year-old Kansas boy died over the weekend after the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a bridge rail. KAKE TV reports that Kolter Litke, of Council Grove, was taken to a local hospital where... Read More.