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Kansans met in Topeka last week to discuss data center developments
Proponents argue data centers are a “generational opportunity” for economic growth, while opponents raise environmental and transparency concerns. Both supporters and protesters agree on the need for clear regulations to manage the impacts of data center development. Read more: CJonline
How a data center gets its water in Kansas
Kansas state law requires industries, including data centers, to obtain a permit before using water resources. Data centers can secure water by purchasing it from city utilities, applying for a new water right, or buying existing rights from other users. State officials say existing water…
Bike Unit Serves Spring Hill Residents with Community Policing
Sgt. Franco Gutierrez is one of the officers on the newly formed bike unit. He said patrolling on bicycles gives officers more opportunities to connect with residents. Read more: City of Spring Hill
Sedgwick County continues discussions on rural zoning and water use
At a county staff meeting earlier this week, Sedgwick County commissioners spent nearly an hour discussing residential lot sizes and access to municipal water. Read more: KSN-TV
Eureka Downs prepares to bring back horse racing for the first time in 15 years
Although it’s been 15 years since the last race, the hope and determination to bring live horse racing back to the town remained strong. Read more: KSN-TV
Parsons OKs data center option
City commissioners approved a six-month option for HyperDatagrid to explore building a data center in Parsons. Read more: The Iola Register
Pretty Prairie Celebrates 89 Years of Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo
The Pretty Prairie Rodeo, known for decades as Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo, is in its 89th season this year. Pretty Prairie native Julie Graber has been involved with the rodeo her entire life. For the past 27 years, she has been a member of the…
Chanute City Commission Approves Revised Food Vendor Regulations, Permanent Speed Change on West 7th.
Chanute City Commissioners Monday approved an amended ordinance related to Food and Beverage vendors at the Santa Fe Sports Complex. Under a new policy that is part of this change, vendors shall receive permission to set up during sports events at the complexes from either…
Mulvane talks electric mobility regulations
During the July 6 Mulvane City Council meeting, Public Safety Director Gorden Fell discussed the need for regulations on electric mobility devices (scooters, e-bikes, etc.) given their increasing usage. Proposed regulations included helmet requirements for anyone under 18, downtown sidewalk restrictions, setting a 10 mph…
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