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Kansas Tourism Awards $117,400+ for Tourism Marketing Projects
$117,408 has been awarded to support 18 new tourism marketing projects across Kansas. These grants will help communities expand their marketing efforts, reach new audiences, and inspire more visitors to explore the Sunflower State. Read more: Kansas Commerce
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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
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
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
Girard celebrates new solar farm
Girard city leaders celebrated a new 2-megawatt solar production facility last week at a ribbon cutting held Oct. 19. The facility began producing energy in August. It’s estimated to supply around 15% of the city’s annual electricity needs, according to…
Fort Scott Approves Solar Project at Water Treatment Plant
The Fort Scott City Commission has voted 3–1 to approve a 225-kilowatt solar system with a small battery backup at the city’s water treatment plant, with projected energy savings of about $30,000 annually. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Julie…
USDA Boosts Kansas Agricultural Economy Through $ 808 Million in Safety Net and Conservation Program Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering approximately $808 Million in farm safety net and conservation program payments to Kansas farmers, ranchers and landowners. USDA recently announced nationwide historic safety net assistance totaling $13.8 billion…
Hays Adopts Resolution to Utilize Edwards County R9 Ranch Water Supply
Hays established an official policy framework for managing municipal water obtained from the R9 Ranch in Edwards County. The resolution underscores Hays’ commitment to utilizing this vital resource in a judicious, efficient, sustainable, and economically beneficial manner while protecting long-term…
KCK considered for the Final Four, with millions in potential impact
Eyes are set on the new Chiefs stadium for the 2031 season in Kansas City, Kansas, and another familiar sports tournament could set up its floor in the domed stadium. “The new dome stadium is providing opportunities for future events,”…
Edwardsville mayor concerned about Chiefs’ stadium deal, but says it could be beneficial
The Mayor of Edwardsville said the Chiefs coming to Wyandotte County, Kansas, could be a benefit. Edwardsville is less than a 10-minute drive from where the Chiefs are supposed to build their new stadium near 126th and State in Kansas…
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