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Rose Hill standing pat on data centers
The Rose Hill City Council adopted a new resolution at its latest meeting on Oct. 5, determining that the proposed ordinance concerning high impact data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS) was principally administrative, and therefore excluded under Kansas statute 12-3013. Rose Hill’s city…
Low housing inventory keeps Emporia market competitive as affordability grows concerning
Home prices in Lyon County have remained relatively stable as low housing inventory continues to shape the local real estate market, leaving buyers balancing affordability concerns with limited options. According to Jamie Sauder, broker and co-owner of Coldwell Banker Emporia Real Estate, there are currently…
Emporia voters to decide data center, battery storage questions
Voters living within Emporia city limits will decide two citizen-initiated ballot questions Nov. 3 proposing restrictions on high-impact data centers and certain battery energy storage systems. Read more: www.emporiagazette.com
City hears presentation on Flock cameras
City Manager Daniela Rivas and Chief of Police Craig Dunlavy gave a presentation on Flock camera usage in Newton, along with a representative from Flock, on Tuesday evening. Rivas said Flock cameras had received increased scrutiny in recent months, with many people having concerns about…
Sedgwick hooks together past and future to open Station 31
As the ceremonial hose coupled together, it was a representation a decades-old dream and the future joining as one.The post Sedgwick hooks together past and future to open Station 31 appeared first on Harvey County Now. With a band of dignitaries and representatives, along with…
Mulberry, Kansas looks to the future while honoring its mining heritage
What began as a stagecoach station in the mid-1800s became a booming mining town, then gradually faded into a quiet community. Now, Mulberry is charting a new course while residents reflect on the legacy that built this Crawford County town. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
WaKeeney voters consider 0.5% sales tax for range of improvement projects
The ballot language lists multiple projects that the funds would support, including public safety vehicles, upgrades to the public golf course and parks, and more. Read more: KSN-TV
New data center proposed near Forbes Field
A new data center has been proposed at the old Forbes Field in Topeka. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) held data center presentation at the Oct. 13 Topeka city council meeting. This comes after both Shawnee County and the city of Topeka passed moratoriums…
Douglass voters consider 1% sales tax renewal supporting street repairs
The city’s current 1% sales tax, which collects money for the general fund, will expire in 2027. This renewal would redirect the funds to address the pressing need for street repairs. Read more: KSN-TV
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