Local Business
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Winfield
Pioneer Creek Wind Farm Nears Finish in Kansas Ford County
A 250-megawatt wind farm in Ford County, Kansas, is on track for completion this year, channeling clean energy from the Great Plains. Backed by NextEra Energy Resources, the project promises jobs and millions in local revenue amid a surge in state renewable developments. Kansas continues to lead the nation in wind power production.
Cargill's $500M Dodge City Expansion to Add 400 Jobs
Agribusiness titan Cargill is pouring $500 million into its Dodge City beef plant, promising 400 new jobs amid Kansas' cattle industry boom. The upgrade modernizes a key facility in southwest Kansas' beef heartland. Local leaders hail it as a win for rural economies strained by market shifts.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Site Selection Magazine Spotlights Winfield as Aerospace Hub
Site Selection Magazine featured Winfield as an emerging aerospace hub, citing Strother Field Industrial Park and major employers GE Aerospace and Galaxy Group.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026