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Haysville considers regulating e-bikes and other devices
The City Council will review new regulations for micromobility devices and electric-assisted bicycles as the popularity of e-bikes in the United States as well as the Wichita area has continued to grow. Read more: Wichita Eagle
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Emporia: Data center, battery storage votes do not resolve legal questions
The City of Emporia acknowledged voters’ approval of restrictions on high-impact data centers and certain battery energy storage systems Wednesday, while emphasizing that a court must still determine whether the petition measures are legal under Kansas law. Read more: www.emporiagazette.com
Ellis County advances right-of-way review, emphasizes access and fairness
The review builds on recurring Public Works updates and annual special work sessions featuring all-day road tours covering approximately 200 miles. The latest step establishes a framework for examining maintenance responsibilities while safeguarding access and fairness, not a blanket decision…
Cities, counties in Kansas decide on sales tax questions
Cities and counties across Kansas decided on sales tax questions on Tuesday. Out of the 19 sales tax questions, 11 of them have passed so far. Read more: KSN-TV
How Kansas voters decided on school bond measures
Kansas voters weighed in on several school bond measures Tuesday that would fund millions of dollars in facility upgrades and new construction projects. Most got the thumbs-up. Read more: KSN-TV
El Dorado voters approve ban on data centers, battery energy storage systems
Voters in El Dorado on Tuesday decided to ban large data centers and battery energy storage systems for 10 years. The ban passed with the support of more than two-thirds of voters. Read more: KSN-TV
Wyandotte County has an unusual number of ‘abandoned’ cemeteries that residents pitch in to maintain
You can find headstones for Civil War veterans, Native Americans, people who escaped slavery and abolitionists. While neighbors like Hope-Paul take it upon themselves to tend to the gravesites and preserve Quindaro’s legacy, the cemetery is legally considered abandoned. Cemeteries like…
U.S. Court of Appeals rules for Cozy Inn in free-speech fight with City of Salina
“Salina’s evidence failed to justify the distinction between regulated signs and unregulated murals,” the court said in a statement. “It did not show that signs pose greater danger to Salina’s interest in safety, aesthetic, and property values.” Read more: KWCH
Shawnee County residents fight to stop data center growth in Topeka
The petitions aim to ban data centers within city limits, prevent annexation of land for data centers, and restrict water services for them. Read more: CJonline
Lyon County delays animal nuisance resolution after residents raise concerns
The Lyon County Commission meeting on Oct. 22 drew questions and concerns from residents about a proposed animal-at-large and nuisance resolution that would clarify when animals are considered a nuisance and establish penalties for violations. Several residents spoke against including…
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