Kansas resolves dispute over $1.5 million grant to rejuvenate Peabody’s downtown buildings

Christopher King, who operated CK Vintage in downtown Peabody, was pressured by the Kansas Department of Commerce to close the store in December due to his link to the late Jonathan Clayton, who allegedly embezzled state grant funding from Mullinville while advising Peabody on a separate $1.5 million grant. Clayton, King’s spouse, was found dead in a vehicle after the commerce department raised questions about potential misconduct. [Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector]
Tim CarpenterKansas Reflector PEABODY — The Kansas Department of Commerce made a deal with officials in Peabody to allow completion of a $1.5 million infrastructure…

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