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Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds
Nearly one-fifth of Americans relied on drinking water systems with elevated and potentially dangerous levels of nitrate in recent years, according to a new study released Thursday. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group examined test data collected by water systems across the country between 2021 and…
Geary County “History Alive” Event Brings 1800s Frontier Life to Life for Students and Community
The Geary County Historical Society recently hosted its 4th annual “History Alive” reenactment event. On Friday, April 17, organizers said more than 400 students in grades 8–12 attended a special school-day program. That Saturday, hundreds of community members visited the event at the Spring Valley…
Wichita, Sedgwick County begin law enforcement radio encryption
After years of preparation, Sedgwick County has the tools necessary to cut the public off from listening to law enforcement scanners. On Tuesday, law enforcement agencies in Wichita and across Sedgwick County will transition to encrypted radio channels. The change complies with an FBI mandate…
Sylvia officials talk small town water system struggles, major upgrade under construction
The City of Sylvia has worked through a slate of problems with its water system this month — the latest being a now-fixed leak that popped up on Tuesday. The city had another major leak earlier this month and has been continuing to work on…
South Hutch council leans toward moratorium on data centers, BESS
At their April 27 meeting, the South Hutchinson City Council ordered their city administrator to draft a six-month data center and battery energy storage system (BESS) moratorium. Some council members even expressed strong opposition to such a facility under any circumstances. City Administrator Jeff Schenk…
Lights, camera, action! Iola turns out for marquee event
With a hearty cheer, a large crowd celebrated the unveiling of the new marquee, marking the first phase of the restoration of the old Iola Theatre in downtown Iola. Throngs of youngsters gather outside the old Iola Theater for the showing of “The Circus Clown”…
$600 million solar, battery storage facility proposed near Wichita
The Galena Solar Project will generate 260 megawatts and create 198 construction jobs by 2030. Planning commission will consider a conditional use request for the project. Read more: Wichita Biz Journal
Lawrence could be a landing spot for data centers as city code already allows them
The artificial intelligence boom has driven companies to search nationwide for space to build “hyperscale” data centers – and it turns out, Lawrence is actually a place they could go. Read more: LJWorld
Years-long cleanup of 9,000-acre Johnson County ammo plant site nears finish line
The massive site near De Soto was once home to a factory that produced gunpowder for artillery shells in World War II and rocket propellants during the Vietnam War. But bit by bit, parts of the site have been deemed safe by the Kansas Department…
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