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Ford County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Ford County, KS.

Results 1 - 20 of 297 in Ford County, KS

  1. Father Accidentally Kills Son

    Tuesday Oct 7 | NBC Action News

    FORD COUNTY, Kan. a ' Authorities say a western Kansas man accidentally backed over and killed his son.

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  2. More than just a pretty faceRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | Arkansas City Traveler

    ... architecture motif in Sumner County while Butler National Service Corp., logically plans a western theme in Ford County where the Old West once lived. All the themes are intended to get people to stop and check things out. "Give people a reason to ...

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    Related Topix: Kansas, Ford, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Marketing

  3. Analysis: Casino design key, but service importantRead the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

    ... architecture motif in Sumner County while Butler National Service Corp., logically plans a western theme in Ford County where the Old West once lived. All the themes are intended to get people to stop and check things out. "Give people a reason to ...

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    Related Topix: Kansas, Ford, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Marketing

  4. Household hazardous waste collection Saturday

    Thursday Oct 2 | The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas

    ... personal care products, pesticides, fertilizers and household batteries are all items that can be dropped off. Ford County HHW facility hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (620) 227-4525 for an appointment. 0 comment(s) found! ...

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    Related Topix: Dodge City, KS

  5. Boot Hill casino at a glanceRead the original story

    Saturday Sep 27 | KSHB-TV Kansas City

    ... of casino revenues. LOCAL SHARE: $1.4 million, based on 3 percent of revenue, split between Dodge City and Ford County. PROBLEM GAMBLING FUND: $993,340, based on 2 percent of revenue. EMPLOYEES: 503. PROJECT COSTS: $87.6 million, not including $5.5 ...

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    Related Topix: Dodge City, KS, Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense

  6. Boot Hill casino at a glanceRead the original story

    Friday Sep 26 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

    ... of casino revenues. LOCAL SHARE: $1.4 million, based on 3 percent of revenue, split between Dodge City and Ford County. PROBLEM GAMBLING FUND: $993,340, based on 2 percent of revenue. EMPLOYEES: 503. PROJECT COSTS: $87.6 million, not including $5.5 ...

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    Related Topix: Dodge City, KS, Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense

  7. Olathe company picked for casino in Ford CountyRead the original story

    Friday Sep 26 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

    An Olathe company relying heavily on Wall Street investment bank Merrill Lynch for its financing was picked Friday to build and manage a state-owned casino in Dodge City.

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    Related Topix: Olathe, KS, Wichita, KS, Dodge City, KS, Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense, Kansas

  8. KSNG 6 p.m., September 26, 2008

    Friday Sep 26 | KSNW-TV

    The Kansas Lottery Review Board has chosen Butler National to develop and manage a casino in Ford County.

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    Related Topix: Kansas, Dodge City, KS, Drugs, Garden City, KS

  9. Olathe company picked for casino in Ford Count ...Read the original story

    Friday Sep 26 | Hays Daily News

    ... to Butler National persuaded five of seven board members to approve the proposal. The state-owned casino in Ford County is one of four authorized by a law enacted last year. Butler National's contract is with the Kansas Lottery, which will own the ...

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    Related Topix: Dodge City, KS, Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense, Kansas

  10. Headline Not Available

    Friday Sep 26 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

    Kansas board picks Olathe company for casino in Ford County, background check is next.

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    Related Topix: Olathe, KS, Topeka, KS, Topeka Metro

  11. Kansas board picks Olathe company for casino in Ford County; some financing from Merrill LynchRead the original story

    Friday Sep 26 | Canadian Business Magazine

    ... to Butler National persuaded five of seven board members to approve the proposal. The state-owned casino in Ford County is one of four authorized by a law enacted last year. Butler National's contract is with the Kansas Lottery, which will own the ...

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    Related Topix: Kansas, Dodge City, KS, Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense

  12. Kansas Casino Board Meets To Consider Ford CountyRead the original story

    Friday Sep 26 | KAKE-TV Wichita

    A state review board is meeting to award a contract to manage a state-owned casino in Dodge City.

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    Related Topix: Dodge City, KS, Sumner County, KS, Gaming, Harrahs Entertainment

  13. Kansas picks Butler National's $88M casino proposalRead the original story

    Monday Sep 22 | Kansas City Business Journal

    Butler National Service Corp. hit the Ford County jackpot Friday, when a state board chose its $88 million casino proposal for southwest Kansas.

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    Related Topix: Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense, Kansas, Dodge City, KS

  14. New applications to be taken for southeast Kansas casinoRead the original story

    Wednesday Sep 24 | Hotel Online

    ... million commitment. Ruffin noted $50 million was the minimum investment threshold set for casino developers in Ford County, in the state's mostly rural southwest zone, which includes the historic Wild West town of Dodge City. The minimum state ...

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    Related Topix: Gaming, Penn National Gaming, Dodge City, KS

  15. Companies can bid on casino for southeast KansasRead the original story

    Wednesday Sep 24 | WSVN-TV Miami Beach

    ... is expected to decide between Butler National Service Corp. and Dodge City Resort and Gaming for a casino in Ford County. Ed Van Petten, Lottery executive director, said the Lottery Commission might have a special meeting next week to vote on ...

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    Related Topix: Kansas, Wyandotte County, KS, Crawford County, KS, Dodge City, KS, Gaming, Penn National Gaming

  16. Companies can bid on casino for SE Kansas Ed ...

    Tuesday Sep 23 | Hays Daily News

    ... is expected to decide between Butler National Service Corp. and Dodge City Resort and Gaming for a casino in Ford County. Ed Van Petten, Lottery executive director, said the Lottery Commission might have a special meeting next week to vote on ...

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    Related Topix: Wyandotte County, KS, Dodge City, KS, Crawford County, KS, Kansas, Lottery

  17. Ford County Casino Decision Expected ThursdayRead the original story

    Monday Sep 22 | KAKE-TV Wichita

    The state gaming review board is scheduled to meet in Topeka Thursday morning to make a decision on who will manage a state-owned casino in Ford County.

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    Related Topix: Dodge City, KS

  18. Kansas board picks Speedway to manage KC-area casinoRead the original story

    Saturday Sep 20 | OttawaHerald.com

    ... decision until Sept. 26 on picking either Butler National Service Corp., or Dodge City Resort and Gaming for the Ford County casino. Both applicants say they have financing lined up, but board members wanted more evidence. - - If this was three or ...

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    Related Topix: Kansas City, KS, Gaming, Lottery, Sumner County, KS, Mulvane, KS

  19. Hard Rock Hotel on track for Speedway facilityRead the original story

    Saturday Sep 20 | The Capital-Journal

    ... decision until Sept. 26 on picking either Butler National Service Corp. or Dodge City Resort and Gaming for the Ford County casino. Both applicants say they have financing lined up, but board members wanted more evidence. Last month, the board ...

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    Related Topix: Kansas City, KS, Gaming, Lottery, Dodge City, KS, Sumner County, KS

  20. Casino selection is delayedRead the original story

    Friday Sep 19 | The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas

    ... are competing for a 15-year contract with the Kansas Lottery. They have proposed building comparable projects in Ford County, although Butler National's proposal is more expensive initially. The board plans to meet again Friday in Topeka. That day ...

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    Related Topix: Wyandotte County, KS, Dodge City, KS, Kansas, Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense