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De Soto data center plans to offer $1,000 to households, but neighbors say they’re not so sure

The company behind one of the hyperscale data center proposal projects in De Soto, Kansas, announced it is preparing to provide direct credits of up to $1,000 for every household in the city. Digital Realty is preparing its 300-acre site for a data center at…

By |2026-10-15T09:14:34+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on De Soto data center plans to offer $1,000 to households, but neighbors say they’re not so sure

Kansas Main Street official: Code enforcement, leadership key to downtown success

Kansas Main Street State Director Drew Simpson told a packed Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet on Tuesday that enforcing building codes on vacant downtown properties and retaining a well-paid Main Street director are essential to the city’s downtown revitalization efforts. Simpson, who spent 10 years…

By |2026-10-15T09:13:46+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on Kansas Main Street official: Code enforcement, leadership key to downtown success

Hutch Planning Commission talks regulatory topics for data center zoning

The city’s planning commission on Tuesday hashed out initial regulatory framework for local data centers in Hutchinson, focusing on eight topics that are now guiding efforts to create permanent zoning rules for the hotly debated developments. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

By |2026-10-15T09:12:23+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on Hutch Planning Commission talks regulatory topics for data center zoning

New squirrel statues to make debut at Oct. 24 Fall Fest

Nine new black squirrel statues will be unveiled during Black Squirrel Fall Fest Oct. 24 in downtown Marysville. The unveiling begins at 3 p.m., kicking off an afternoon and evening of activities for all ages. Read more: www.marysvilleonline.net

By |2026-10-15T09:11:42+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on New squirrel statues to make debut at Oct. 24 Fall Fest

Downtown on national register

Downtown Marysville has officially earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing the district’s architectural heritage while opening up new opportunities for investment in its historic buildings. Read more: www.marysvilleonline.net

By |2026-10-15T09:11:16+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on Downtown on national register

Prairie Village Police report 140 e-mobility complaints this year as enforcement tightens

Violators of Prairie Village’s e-bike and e-scooter ordinance are now more likely to get a citation instead of just a warning. After more than a year of educating the community about new restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters, the Prairie Village Police Department now plans to…

By |2026-10-15T09:10:53+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on Prairie Village Police report 140 e-mobility complaints this year as enforcement tightens

Merriam floats new sales tax to help pay for downtown makeover plan

The potential for a “drastically different” downtown Merriam may come with the cost of a new municipal sales tax. On Monday, City Administrator Chris Engel outlined an early proposal to the Merriam City Council for a potential sales tax ballot initiative to put before voters…

By |2026-10-15T09:09:40+00:00October 15, 2026|Finance|Comments Off on Merriam floats new sales tax to help pay for downtown makeover plan

Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show

Federal Reserve officials expect they will raise interest rates again before the end of the year to head off inflation that has run above target for more than five years, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. But the meeting summary provided no indication of when…

By |2026-10-15T09:08:55+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show

Overland Park tightens restrictions on license plate reader data. ACLU calls it a ‘significant step forward’

The Overland Park Police Department has tightened guidelines around the use of the city’s 37 stationary automated license plate readers and 110 vehicle mounted cameras. “While automated license plate reader technology has been a part of Overland Park’s public safety efforts since 2011, evolving technological…

By |2026-10-15T09:08:14+00:00October 15, 2026|News|Comments Off on Overland Park tightens restrictions on license plate reader data. ACLU calls it a ‘significant step forward’
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