Former mayor, educator dies at 88
Iolan Bill Shirley dies Sunday at the age of 88. Following a 22-year career in the Army, Shirley also served as a long-time educator, as [...]
Incoming Pottawatomie county commissioner opposes ‘power hog’ AI data centers
Amid a contentious tech infrastructure debate, Judd McCormack said he’s sounding the alarm on AI data centers ahead of his likely term as Pottawatomie County [...]
Kansans fear impacts of data centers despite promise of economic benefits
Local government officials consider hyperscale data center development with an eye toward economic benefits and property tax revenue that would allow them to meet Kansas [...]
Mulvane adopts new e-mobility ordinance
During its Aug. 17 meeting, the Mulvane City Council took action to approve an ordinance updating a section of the city code with new regulations [...]
Data center, BESS questions headed to November ballot after Emporia commission vote
Emporia voters will have their say on two of the most contentious development issues facing the city this year after city commissioners voted Wednesday to [...]
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff as Nation Mourns Dolly Parton, Celebrates Her Lasting Legacy
Country music icon Dolly Parton, whose influence stretched far beyond the stage and into the homes of millions of children — including families in Lyon [...]