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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
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…
Overland Park police announce new department guidelines for automated license plate readers
The Overland Park Police Department announced an update Wednesday to the departments policy on using automated license plate readers. OPPD said automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are tools that help officers find stolen vehicles, spot vehicles used in serious crimes, etc. The department announced Wednesday…
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…
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…
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
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
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
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