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Data center boom brings plans for $32B in projects to Kansas side of KC
Although some projects already have secured city approvals and land purchases, others face legal challenges and are working through planning with local governments. Read more: Kansas City Business Journal
New draft of data center regulations includes limits on noise, height, vibrations
Data center regulations under discussion by the Pottawatomie County government would impose limits on noise, limit the height of the data center buildings, and prohibit any perceptible vibrations. Any data centers also would have to submit a plan to “mitigate the depletion of water,” document…
Small store, big vision
Emily Roush is all too familiar with the struggles facing rural grocery stores. Emily, an Iola native, and husband Kaden have stressed creativity and flexibility in keeping their own small grocery afloat in a community of 180 in rural Smith County. It’s why customers hungry…
Galena residents fight landfill smell
Galena residents say foul odors and smoke from a nearby landfill are harming their quality of life and raising health concerns. Residents of Galena, Kansas, are complaining about a smelly construction and demolition landfill outside of the city that they say is impacting their quality…
Lawrence community members urge city commission to adopt moratorium on data centers
Public commenters urged the Lawrence City Commission to adopt a temporary moratorium on data center development while the city studies the issue and creates permanent regulations. About 50 people attended Tuesday’s public comment period, with some overflowing into the City Hall lobby. Several speakers said…
Pit bulls allowed, dog regulations change in Ottawa
City commissioners approved changes to the city’s dog ordinance in a 4-1 vote, replacing breed-specific regulations with a behavior-based framework. All commissioners were present for the vote and Mike Skidmore cast the opposing vote. Ottawa City Attorney Blaine Finch presented the proposed changes, outlining both…
Three tips for Kansas communities on data centers
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt provided three tips at a townhall. Schmidt advises communities that data center developers should not require tax abatements. Data centers should source their power from new or supplemental sources to avoid raising local utility costs. Modern data centers can be designed…
How Kansas tornados from Udall to Greensburg have shaped its history
Tornado Alley since the early 1950s has dissected the central Great Plains, including the states of Nebraska, central Oklahoma, northwestern Texas and Kansas. Read more: CJonline
Share the road: Biking Across Kansas begins Saturday
Nearly 400 cyclists will travel 550 miles across Kansas over eight days, starting Saturday. Read more: View the Biking Across Kansas Map
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