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Local residents protest against data centers

Finney County residents showed up on the sidewalk along the 2300 block of East Kansas Avenue, in front of Tequila’s Mexican Grill, on Saturday to protest against the development of data centers in the county. Husband and wife, Rance and Shelby Schribvogel, organized the protest.…

By |2026-08-27T09:36:12+00:00August 27, 2026|News|Comments Off on Local residents protest against data centers

Camera critics flock to meeting

While the city held a public hearing about its budget, it was Flock cameras that drew the most comment at Newton’s Aug. 24 commission meeting. For the third meeting in a row, residents asked for public discussion and more information about a system of 11…

By |2026-08-27T09:35:11+00:00August 27, 2026|News|Comments Off on Camera critics flock to meeting

North Newton planning new park

A new park in North Newton will have a variety of features to mimic the natural surroundings. That’s according to North Newton City Council Member and North Newton Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Marissa Murphy. She said those could include logs, grasses, moveable parts and…

By |2026-08-27T09:33:37+00:00August 27, 2026|News|Comments Off on North Newton planning new park

Foul odor just fowl

A strange smell prompted a call to the Hesston Police Department. Coming from the area of Emma Creek Road and Hesston Road, the HPD was notified of a possible gas odor. When officers responded, it was quickly determined the smell was not gas but rather…

By |2026-08-27T09:32:32+00:00August 27, 2026|News|Comments Off on Foul odor just fowl

Municipal Bond Trends for August 26, 2026

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your…

By |2026-10-19T02:51:06+00:00August 27, 2026|Finance|Comments Off on Municipal Bond Trends for August 26, 2026

Regional model policy for e-mobility created through partnerships, workshops

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the Mid-America Regional Council partnered to host workshops for cities and other community partners in the region to develop a model policy for e-mobility devices – which includes e-bikes, e-scooters and more. A copy of the…

By |2026-08-27T09:31:15+00:00August 27, 2026|News|Comments Off on Regional model policy for e-mobility created through partnerships, workshops

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library imprinted music icon’s legacy on Johnson County

To Christopher Kaberline’s two young girls, Dolly Parton isn’t an iconic global music legend. She’s “Grandma Dolly.” That’s because they’ve grown up reading books provided for free by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, titles like “I Am A Rainbow,” “Ice Cream Face” and “Where Do Diggers…

By |2026-08-27T09:29:56+00:00August 27, 2026|News|Comments Off on Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library imprinted music icon’s legacy on Johnson County

Olathe rolls out tax incentives for 3 data center equipment manufacturing plants

Olathe’s industrial footprint continues to expand. The Olathe City Council unanimously approved up to $239.8 million in industrial revenue bonds for three facilities that will manufacture electrical and power systems for data centers on Aug. 18. The buildings, operated by Wisconsin-based Faith Technologies, will be…

By |2026-08-27T09:29:04+00:00August 27, 2026|Finance|Comments Off on Olathe rolls out tax incentives for 3 data center equipment manufacturing plants

Kansas’ new by-right housing law forcing NEJC cities to revisit zoning — whether they like it or not

Two years after Prairie Village’s housing debate was effectively put to rest, a new state law is forcing the city to delve back into housing discussions. Senate Bill 418, known as the by-right housing bill and signed into law earlier this year, removes barriers to…

By |2026-08-27T09:28:16+00:00August 27, 2026|Legal|Comments Off on Kansas’ new by-right housing law forcing NEJC cities to revisit zoning — whether they like it or not

De Soto studies new regulations about signing NDAs in economic development deals

De Soto is weighing new rules for how it handles public disclosures for economic development projects. The City Council will consider adding a process for the city to follow when asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) related to potential economic development opportunities. The city…

By |2026-08-27T09:27:34+00:00August 27, 2026|News|Comments Off on De Soto studies new regulations about signing NDAs in economic development deals
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