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CivicPlus to expand operations in Manhattan 04/30/12 - 3:58pm

CivicPlus, a software company in Manhattan, is planning to expand its operations and build a new facility in the city's downtown area, according to a news release.

Washburn faculty, employees honored 04/28/12 - 6:21pm

Washburn University presented special honors to four faculty members, Outstanding Service Awards to a number of employees, a student life award and celebrated service milestones during its Washburn Recognition Ceremony on April 17.

It's Your Business 04/28/12 - 4:01pm

Rosa Cavazos has joined the staff at Visit Topeka Inc. as tourism sales manager. Cavazos recently was a receptionist and legal assistant for the law firm of Joseph and Hollander.

Splash!: Tapping into the craft beer boom 04/25/12 - 8:41am

At 16, Jeremy Mansfield had no way of knowing that his first sip of Bud Light would lead to a love affair with beer. But that is exactly what happened. For the past eight years, Mansfield has worked at Fleming Place Wine & Spirits, 4001 S.W.

Hawker Beechcraft warns employees of layoffs 04/23/12 - 5:51pm

WICHITA - Aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft said it has given 60-day layoff notices to about 350 workers at its plant in Wichita.

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Business Watch 04/22/12 - 3:55pm

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has launched a new online reservation site for campers wanting to reserve campsites and cabins in the state parks, as well as cabins at certain state fishing lakes and wildlife areas.

It's Your Business 04/21/12 - 3:42pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Association of Women Entrepreneurs, 11:45 a.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Menninger Meeting Room 206), 1515 S.W. 10th.

KCP&L seeks 12.9 percent rate hike 04/21/12 - 3:24pm

The Kansas Corporation Commission will consider a request from KCP&L to raise rates 12.9 percent in Kansas. The request, filed Friday by the utility, would raise an average residential customer's rate by nearly $150 a year.

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Kansas home sales on the rise 04/20/12 - 6:04pm

The sale of homes throughout Kansas increased 11.6 percent in March 2012 compared to the same month a year ago, and the average statewide sale price rose 10.5 percent, according to a monthly report prepared by the Kansas Association of Realtors.

KCC grants Westar rate increase 04/18/12 - 5:54pm

Kansas regulators Wednesday granted the state's largest electric utility a $50 million rate increase that will add an average of $3.54 a month to residential customers' bills, and a consumer advocate described the decision as "maddening" and "crazy.

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