Panasonic, De Soto

Panasonic EV Battery plant closing in on De Soto production kickoff
The four-billion dollar Panasonic EV Battery Plant in De Soto, Kansas is nearly ready to start production after more than two years of rapid construction.
The first EV batteries will come out of Kansas’ massive Panasonic plant this spring
Kansas leaders from both sides of the aisle stepped inside the $4 billion plant in De Soto to celebrate its imminent opening.
With Panasonic plant in De Soto on track to open this year, hiring efforts are large focus
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Panasonic battery plant progressing toward completion in De Soto, Kansas
Billed as the largest development in Kansas history, Panasonic’s $4 billion battery factory is moving toward completion before the end of the year.
Panasonic Plant to start manufacturing EV batteries in Spring, over 400 employees already on staff
The largest electric vehicle battery plant in the world is closer to manufacturing inside the Panasonic facility in De Soto, KS.
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Panasonic battery plant bringing jobs, development to De Soto, Kansas
The Panasonic battery plant under construction in De Soto, Kansas, is bringing new jobs and new development to the area.
Democrats ask state Supreme Court to decide what party will name de Soto’s replacement in WV House
The West Virginia Democratic Party has asked the state Supreme Court to determine if House Republicans, who hold a ...
16-year-old De Soto girl is killed after her SUV hit an embankment
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A 16-year-old girl was killed in a one-vehicle crash early Saturday near De Soto. The girl, who was from De Soto, was driving a 2000 Ford Ranger just after 1 a.m. when she went off ...
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'Dr. De Soto' comes to life at the Alliance Theatre
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Driver charged with intentionally crashing vehicle into house
A De Soto man has a warrant out for his arrest for allegedly driving a vehicle into a neighbor’s home last summer.
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West Virginia lawmakers oust delegate-elect on house arrest who made terroristic threats
A West Virginia lawmaker who was charged with making terroristic threats wasn't permitted to take the oath of office required to serve in the Legislature.
Animal shelter for strays in Waukee, West Des Moines ending its cat care
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