Data centers are required to pay a 15%-20% premium on electricity, with that extra revenue used to lower rates for other customers. Evergy's potential data center projects could triple its peak electricity consumption, though the utility cannot meet all of that demand. Read more: Hutch News

Soccer fans boosted spending in U.S. World Cup host cities, with Philadelphia and Kansas City among the beneficiaries. The Scots drank every drop of beer in Boston. The Dutch filled Kansas City’s hotels. The French chowed down on Philly cheesesteaks. Read more: Wall Street Journal

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

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 users are legally protected from new industries impairing their supply. While a data center might use a million gallons of water a day, this is a fraction of the state's total usage, with agricultural irrigation accounting for about 85%. Read more: CJonline

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

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

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

City commissioners approved a six-month option for HyperDatagrid to explore building a data center in Parsons. Read more: The Iola Register

Pawnee County, Kansas, in partnership with neighboring Stafford County, is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded $20,255,000 from the BUILD Grant Program (Better Utilizing investments to Leverage Development) offered through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This generous funding, in conjunction with a $2 Million investment from the State of Kansas, will significantly improve infrastructure by strengthening and supporting the regional freight network and economic activity in Central Kansas. Read more: Ad Astra Radio

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 Pretty Prairie Rodeo’s Booster Club Board of Directors and the booster club secretary for about 15 years. The rodeo was first held on Julie’s grandparents’ farm in 1934. Read more: Ad Astra Radio