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Panasonic’s long-anticipated $4 billion EV battery plant opens in Johnson County - Kansas City Star
Panasonic’s long-anticipated $4 billion EV battery plant opens in Johnson County Kansas City Star
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:40 pm
Panasonic just opened a $4 billion plant in Kansas. But it’s a tough time for the EV market - KCUR
Panasonic just opened a $4 billion plant in Kansas. But it’s a tough time for the EV market KCUR
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:14 pm
Panasonic's $4B De Soto EV battery plant begins production - The Business Journals
Panasonic's $4B De Soto EV battery plant begins production The Business Journals
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:28 pm
Massive Panasonic battery facility now open in Kansas - KMBC
Massive Panasonic battery facility now open in Kansas KMBC
Published on 14 July 2025 | 6:34 pm
Panasonic officially opens De Soto battery plant; leader says facility still on track to employ 4,000 people - Lawrence Journal-World
Panasonic officially opens De Soto battery plant; leader says facility still on track to employ 4,000 people Lawrence Journal-World
Published on 14 July 2025 | 6:03 pm
Panasonic opens 300-acre manufacturing plant in De Soto, Kansas - KCTV
Panasonic opens 300-acre manufacturing plant in De Soto, Kansas KCTV
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:53 pm
Panasonic opens country’s largest EV battery plant in De Soto, Kansas - KCTV
Panasonic opens country’s largest EV battery plant in De Soto, Kansas KCTV
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:53 pm
The Grove Theater to offer professional theater in DeSoto County - DeSoto County News
The Grove Theater to offer professional theater in DeSoto County DeSoto County News
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:23 pm
Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto - Kansas Department of Commerce (.gov)
Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto Kansas Department of Commerce (.gov)
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:53 pm
Panasonic Opens World’s Largest EV Battery Plant In The U.S. - inkl
Panasonic Opens World’s Largest EV Battery Plant In The U.S. inkl
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:45 pm
Panasonic Opens World’s Largest EV Battery Plant In Kansas - InsideEVs
Panasonic Opens World’s Largest EV Battery Plant In Kansas InsideEVs
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:45 pm
Panasonic celebrates opening of De Soto plant despite delay in full production - Olathe Reporter
Panasonic celebrates opening of De Soto plant despite delay in full production Olathe Reporter
Published on 14 July 2025 | 3:33 pm
Republican mayors endorse Stevenson candidacy - DeSoto County News
Republican mayors endorse Stevenson candidacy DeSoto County News
Published on 14 July 2025 | 3:05 pm
Panasonic Energy begins production at new factory in De Soto, Kansas - FOX4KC.com
Panasonic Energy begins production at new factory in De Soto, Kansas FOX4KC.com
Published on 14 July 2025 | 2:14 pm
Panasonic plant holds grand opening in De Soto, Kansas - FOX4KC.com
Panasonic plant holds grand opening in De Soto, Kansas FOX4KC.com
Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:44 pm
EV battery manufacturing facility opens in De Soto - KWCH
EV battery manufacturing facility opens in De Soto KWCH
Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:21 pm
Panasonic Energy Begins Mass Production at New Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Factory in Kansas, Aiming for Annual Capacity of 32 GWh to Accelerate U.S. Local Production - Panasonic
Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:48 pm
UPDATES | Officials celebrate grand opening of Panasonic EV battery plant in De Soto - KSHB 41 Kansas City
UPDATES | Officials celebrate grand opening of Panasonic EV battery plant in De Soto KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:56 am
Panasonic to celebrate grand opening of $4B electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Panasonic to celebrate grand opening of $4B electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:00 am
De Soto School District administrators receive raises - Leader Publications
De Soto School District administrators receive raises Leader Publications
Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:15 am
Pop up storm downs trees, branches, power pole in Southaven - DeSoto County News
Pop up storm downs trees, branches, power pole in Southaven DeSoto County News
Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:30 am
Local opponents of Alligator Alcatraz protest in Hernando - DeSoto County News
Local opponents of Alligator Alcatraz protest in Hernando DeSoto County News
Published on 13 July 2025 | 11:18 pm
New Found Glory talks about their Jones Beach concert and being a band in the digital age - Digital Journal
New Found Glory talks about their Jones Beach concert and being a band in the digital age Digital Journal
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:58 pm
Robinsonville Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured — Suspect Markello Braxton Armed and Dangerous - DeSoto County News
Robinsonville Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured — Suspect Markello Braxton Armed and Dangerous DeSoto County News
Published on 12 July 2025 | 3:30 am
Deputies arrest man on child pornography charges - DeSoto County News
Deputies arrest man on child pornography charges DeSoto County News
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:03 am
Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift - Kansas Reflector
Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant as electric car sales decline, policies shift Kansas Reflector
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:13 pm
Steven C. Sloan, 76, De Soto - Leader Publications
Steven C. Sloan, 76, De Soto Leader Publications
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:37 pm
Mississippi priest in training arrested on child porn charges, DeSoto County sheriff says - The Commercial Appeal
Mississippi priest in training arrested on child porn charges, DeSoto County sheriff says The Commercial Appeal
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:31 pm
Mississippi priest in training arrested on child pornography charges, DeSoto County Sheriff says - FOX13 Memphis
Mississippi priest in training arrested on child pornography charges, DeSoto County Sheriff says FOX13 Memphis
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:15 pm
De Soto Independence Day 2025 - Leader Publications
De Soto Independence Day 2025 Leader Publications
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:30 pm
Thousands turn out for De Soto Independence Day festivities - Leader Publications
Thousands turn out for De Soto Independence Day festivities Leader Publications
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:30 pm
End of EV tax credits could impact consumers as Panasonic plant nears opening in De Soto - KSHB 41 Kansas City
End of EV tax credits could impact consumers as Panasonic plant nears opening in De Soto KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:50 pm
Stores look to boost sales during Sales Tax Holiday weekend - DeSoto County News
Stores look to boost sales during Sales Tax Holiday weekend DeSoto County News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:47 am
Matthews, Bulldogs ready for NBA Summer League - DeSoto County News
Matthews, Bulldogs ready for NBA Summer League DeSoto County News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:06 pm
Bob on a Budget Teen Art Class - Leader Publications
Bob on a Budget Teen Art Class Leader Publications
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:19 pm
Full Metal Corset: Secret Soldiers of the Civil War - Leader Publications
Full Metal Corset: Secret Soldiers of the Civil War Leader Publications
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:02 pm
Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Centreville Police Officer - DeSoto County News
Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Centreville Police Officer DeSoto County News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:22 am
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy - DeSoto County News
DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy DeSoto County News
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:22 am
De Soto School District eyes projects for leftover bond issue funds - Leader Publications
De Soto School District eyes projects for leftover bond issue funds Leader Publications
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:15 am
Side-by-side stolen in De Soto area recovered - Leader Publications
Side-by-side stolen in De Soto area recovered Leader Publications
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:30 pm
De Soto firework sales boom during Fourth of July week - KSHB 41 Kansas City
De Soto firework sales boom during Fourth of July week KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Even with Panasonic, De Soto park has thousands of acres to develop - Kansas City Business Journal - The Business Journals
Even with Panasonic, De Soto park has thousands of acres to develop - Kansas City Business Journal The Business Journals
Published on 27 June 2025 | 10:30 am
Missouri woman charged with stealing $13K from De Soto Amvets - FOX 2
Missouri woman charged with stealing $13K from De Soto Amvets FOX 2
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Big development projects help retail sales explode in De Soto - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Big development projects help retail sales explode in De Soto KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
De Soto mayor gives State of the City address: 'We’re building for the future' - KSHB 41 Kansas City
De Soto mayor gives State of the City address: 'We’re building for the future' KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:21 am
De Soto woman arrested for alleged burglary, other charges pending - WEAU
De Soto woman arrested for alleged burglary, other charges pending WEAU
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Turmoil over Trump’s tariffs, fate of tax credits shadows De Soto’s Panasonic $4B battery plant - thebeaconnews.org
Turmoil over Trump’s tariffs, fate of tax credits shadows De Soto’s Panasonic $4B battery plant thebeaconnews.org
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
De Soto businesses prepare for growth as Panasonic plant nears production - KSHB 41 Kansas City
De Soto businesses prepare for growth as Panasonic plant nears production KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
KSHB 41 exclusive: De Soto city official confirms Panasonic facility will start production in July - KSHB 41 Kansas City
KSHB 41 exclusive: De Soto city official confirms Panasonic facility will start production in July KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
See how Panasonic plant is powering a housing boom in De Soto, Kansas - Kansas City Star
See how Panasonic plant is powering a housing boom in De Soto, Kansas Kansas City Star
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
EF-1 tornado damages 53 buildings in De Soto area, no injuries reported - FOX 2
EF-1 tornado damages 53 buildings in De Soto area, no injuries reported FOX 2
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
EF-1 tornado leaves camp south of De Soto cleaning up instead of welcoming campers - First Alert 4
EF-1 tornado leaves camp south of De Soto cleaning up instead of welcoming campers First Alert 4
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Caught on Camera: Tornado likely struck near De Soto, Missouri - FOX 2
Caught on Camera: Tornado likely struck near De Soto, Missouri FOX 2
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Tornado damages reported near De Soto, but no injuries: Officials - FOX 2
Tornado damages reported near De Soto, but no injuries: Officials FOX 2
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Tornado damages reported near De Soto, but no injuries: Officials - Yahoo News
Tornado damages reported near De Soto, but no injuries: Officials Yahoo News
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
First photos, video of apparent tornado near De Soto, Missouri - KSDK
First photos, video of apparent tornado near De Soto, Missouri KSDK
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
NWS confirms EF1 tornado touched down south of De Soto - First Alert 4
NWS confirms EF1 tornado touched down south of De Soto First Alert 4
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Johnson County plans to reconnect historic roads around Panasonic site as development expands in De Soto - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Johnson County plans to reconnect historic roads around Panasonic site as development expands in De Soto KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fort De Soto Highlights Nature’s Resilience After Hurricanes - National Audubon Society
Fort De Soto Highlights Nature’s Resilience After Hurricanes National Audubon Society
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rebuilding a Culture: De Soto Car Shop Sets the Standard, Wins Union Pacific's Top Mechanical Honor - Union Pacific
Rebuilding a Culture: De Soto Car Shop Sets the Standard, Wins Union Pacific's Top Mechanical Honor Union Pacific
Published on 3 June 2025 | 8:14 pm
Panasonic schedules De Soto facility ceremony as start date nears - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Panasonic schedules De Soto facility ceremony as start date nears KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Panasonic announces grand opening celebration for battery plant in De Soto - KCTV
Panasonic announces grand opening celebration for battery plant in De Soto KCTV
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Potential impact of tariffs on Panasonic battery production, De Soto housing - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Potential impact of tariffs on Panasonic battery production, De Soto housing KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
De Soto planners OKs zoning for more commercial development along Kansas Highway 10 - The Business Journals
De Soto planners OKs zoning for more commercial development along Kansas Highway 10 The Business Journals
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
I-40 bridge repair may be done Thursday: ARDOT - WREG.com
I-40 bridge repair may be done Thursday: ARDOT WREG.com
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters off Fort De Soto - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters off Fort De Soto United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hy-Vee Team of the Week: De Soto girls soccer - KCTV
Hy-Vee Team of the Week: De Soto girls soccer KCTV
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘That’s always good for a small community’: Merck brings another big business to small-town De Soto - KSHB 41 Kansas City
‘That’s always good for a small community’: Merck brings another big business to small-town De Soto KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Merck plans $895M expansion for its De Soto biologics site; leaders tout strength of KC animal health corridor - Startland News
Merck plans $895M expansion for its De Soto biologics site; leaders tout strength of KC animal health corridor Startland News
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion - Kansas Department of Commerce (.gov)
Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion Kansas Department of Commerce (.gov)
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Merck Animal Health announces $895M expansion at De Soto facility - Johnson County Post
Merck Animal Health announces $895M expansion at De Soto facility Johnson County Post
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Merck Animal Health announces $895M expansion, new jobs in De Soto - FOX4KC.com
Merck Animal Health announces $895M expansion, new jobs in De Soto FOX4KC.com
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
$895M investment in De Soto: Merck Animal Health to expand biologics facility - KCTV
$895M investment in De Soto: Merck Animal Health to expand biologics facility KCTV
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
'Jobs of the future': De Soto USD 232 exploration center shaping area's growth - KSHB 41 Kansas City
'Jobs of the future': De Soto USD 232 exploration center shaping area's growth KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Merck Animal Health doubles down on De Soto, plans $895M plant expansion - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Merck Animal Health doubles down on De Soto, plans $895M plant expansion KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Animal health company announces $895M expansion in De Soto - KCTV
Animal health company announces $895M expansion in De Soto KCTV
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
De Soto man dies; three others injured in side-by-side crash - Leader Publications
De Soto man dies; three others injured in side-by-side crash Leader Publications
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
De Soto residents asked for more downtown life, now city is answering with new weekly event - KSHB 41 Kansas City
De Soto residents asked for more downtown life, now city is answering with new weekly event KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Thousands attend The 2025 De Soto Grand Parade - ABC7 WWSB
Thousands attend The 2025 De Soto Grand Parade ABC7 WWSB
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Thousands attend The 2025 De Soto Grand Parade - ABC7 WWSB
Thousands attend The 2025 De Soto Grand Parade ABC7 WWSB
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Guide to Bradenton’s De Soto Grand Parade: Parking, weather and more - Bradenton Herald
Guide to Bradenton’s De Soto Grand Parade: Parking, weather and more Bradenton Herald
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 De Soto Parade route, road closures announced - ABC7 WWSB
2025 De Soto Parade route, road closures announced ABC7 WWSB
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
De Soto community turns out for KSHB 41 listening session - KSHB 41 Kansas City
De Soto community turns out for KSHB 41 listening session KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Gopher tortoise population spikes at Fort De Soto Park - Bay News 9
Gopher tortoise population spikes at Fort De Soto Park Bay News 9
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Voters to consider a $4.2 million referendum in De Soto on Tuesday - WXOW
Voters to consider a $4.2 million referendum in De Soto on Tuesday WXOW
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Let’s Talk | KSHB 41 wants to hear from De Soto - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Let’s Talk | KSHB 41 wants to hear from De Soto KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'More rooftops into town': De Soto to reduce minimum lot size for single-family homes - KSHB 41 Kansas City
'More rooftops into town': De Soto to reduce minimum lot size for single-family homes KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
West Virginia Supreme Court dismisses Dems challenge over de Soto’s House seat - West Virginia Watch
West Virginia Supreme Court dismisses Dems challenge over de Soto’s House seat West Virginia Watch
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Health Department temporarily closes De Soto Sonic - Leader Publications
Health Department temporarily closes De Soto Sonic Leader Publications
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
De Soto prepares for increased housing, businesses despite uncertain Panasonic opening date - KSHB 41 Kansas City
De Soto prepares for increased housing, businesses despite uncertain Panasonic opening date KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Panasonic helps pay for more law officers, firefighters as it builds its EV battery plant - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Panasonic helps pay for more law officers, firefighters as it builds its EV battery plant KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
North Beach at Fort De Soto Park reopens Monday months after hurricanes - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
North Beach at Fort De Soto Park reopens Monday months after hurricanes FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Danilo de Soto, Obituary - Miami, FL - Dignity Memorial
Danilo de Soto, Obituary - Miami, FL Dignity Memorial
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
'We embrace change': De Soto sees more businesses as Panasonic plant nears opening - KSHB 41 Kansas City
'We embrace change': De Soto sees more businesses as Panasonic plant nears opening KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
De Soto leaders listen to community ahead of Panasonic’s opening - KSHB 41 Kansas City
De Soto leaders listen to community ahead of Panasonic’s opening KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Homelessness in Seattle: Dr. Alexander de Soto and his floating hospital - HistoryLink.org
Homelessness in Seattle: Dr. Alexander de Soto and his floating hospital HistoryLink.org
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Award-winning children's book 'Dr. De Soto' comes to life with world premiere at the Alliance Theatre - WABE
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:00 am
WV House Republicans vacate seat of Joseph de Soto, lawmaker accused of threatening to kill members - West Virginia Watch
WV House Republicans vacate seat of Joseph de Soto, lawmaker accused of threatening to kill members West Virginia Watch
Published on 8 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Fort De Soto Park fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen - Pinellas County (.gov)
Fort De Soto Park fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen Pinellas County (.gov)
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Incoming WV House member de Soto arrested for making terroristic threats against lawmakers - West Virginia Watch
Incoming WV House member de Soto arrested for making terroristic threats against lawmakers West Virginia Watch
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am