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Residents gather to discuss potential data center in St. Marys

2026-06-04T09:00:49-05:00June 4th, 2026|

Residents gathered at the Perry Memorial Armory in St. Marys on Wednesday to learn more about a potential data center project that could be developed in Pottawatomie County. The informational meeting, hosted by the Kaw Valley Chamber of Commerce, aimed to provide community members with facts about data centers and answer questions about the potential economic benefits and challenges such a project could bring. Read more: KSNT 27 News

City of Ark City will have time capsule event June 5 in front of City Hall

2026-06-04T08:59:10-05:00June 4th, 2026|

The City of Arkansas City is inviting residents to help preserve a piece of local history through a new community time capsule set to be buried Friday, June 5, on the City Hall lawn. Community members are encouraged to submit photographs, letters, memorabilia, newspapers, school items and other small keepsakes that reflect life in Arkansas City in 2026. The capsule burial ceremony is scheduled for noon and comes just ahead of the June 6 opening celebration for Etzanoa, while also tying into the nationwide lead-up to America's 250th birthday celebration. Read more: Cowley Post

Equity of food truck rules doubted

2026-06-04T08:58:08-05:00June 4th, 2026|

A Marion food truck owner questioned Monday whether the city’s food truck ordinance treats similar businesses differently. Anita Seacat, owner of Poncho’s Food Truck, told council members she had been buying $10 daily permits to operate Mondays and Saturdays at 616 E. Main St., property she owns with her husband. “I questioned why would we have to pay $10 a day or $100 for six months for us to do business on our own property?’” Seacat said. Read more: Marion County RECORD

Wyandotte County leaders at odds with Kansas lawmaker over Chiefs stadium decisions

2026-06-04T08:57:17-05:00June 4th, 2026|

When they voted in February to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in public subsidies for the Kansas City Chiefs, Wyandotte County officials wanted to make sure they would not be left out of oversight for the new Chiefs stadium. Now, four months later, at least one state official is saying the county has not yet earned a spot at the table. Rep. Sean Tarwater, a Republican from Stilwell in Johnson County, said that although Wyandotte County approved its $450 million subsidy for the Chiefs, a provision in that ordinance bars the county from having representation on the newly created Kansas [...]

City working on data center, BESS regulations

2026-06-04T08:56:14-05:00June 4th, 2026|

The City of Hutchinson is working on temporary and permanent regulations for data center and battery energy storage systems (BESS) development, with a final decision on the desk of the Hutchinson City Council by October. That’s according to Director of Community Development Matt Williams, who gave a timeline of regulations to the council during the public comment section of the most recent Hutchinson City Council meeting. Williams said the two-track process to regulate data centers and BESS began with a May 5 approval from the council to begin the review process for temporary and permanent regulations. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

Lawrence still negotiating contract with city manager candidate

2026-06-04T08:53:06-05:00June 4th, 2026|

The City of Lawrence made an offer to the commission’s chosen city manager candidate last week. Legal counsel and consultants are still in contract negotiations, according to the mayor. “We hope to wrap those negotiations up very soon and schedule a final vote and announcement shortly thereafter,” Mayor Brad Finkeldei said. Until then, the city won’t release the name of the potential city manager. Read more: The Lawrence Times

City Clerk – Hillsboro, KS (Review June 10, 2026)

2026-06-02T09:48:24-05:00June 2nd, 2026|

The City of Hillsboro, Kansas seeks a qualified individual for the City Clerk position. To apply send a current resume and letter of interest to City of Hillsboro Attn: City Clerk Search 118 E Grand, PO Box 125 Hillsboro, KS  67063 Materials can also be emailed to Danielle Bartel at dbartel@cityofhillsboro.net Applications will be reviewed beginning June 10, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. The position is a full-time, benefits eligible position. This opening comes as the current City Clerk transitions into the role of City Administrator effective July 1, 2026, after serving as Clerk for five years. The City [...]

All-Black town plays key role in Kansas history

2026-06-01T07:42:21-05:00June 1st, 2026|

Drawn by ads touting Nicodemus as a "promised land," hundreds of former slaves fled southern oppression to settle beginning in 1877 in that all-Black community on the plains of northwest Kansas. Read more: CJonline

Maize is ranked among fastest growing cities in the country. Here’s why

2026-05-29T12:39:41-05:00May 29th, 2026|

Sometimes it is difficult to comprehend just how fast Maize is growing. Sure, new houses are being framed throughout the city. And the paint is still drying on several retail developments. But it’s the numbers that add context to the story. Read more: Wichita Eagle

KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care

2026-05-29T12:29:38-05:00May 29th, 2026|

KDHE today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In total, $79.1 million is being awarded to 39 organizations across the state, representing a major investment in strengthening access to care across rural Kansas. Read more: KDHE, KS - News Flash

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