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<div style="color: #333;">Hutch Planning Commission talks regulatory topics for data center zoning</div>
The city’s planning commission on Tuesday hashed out initial regulatory framework for local data centers in Hutchinson, focusing on eight topics that are now guiding efforts to create permanent zoning rules for the hotly debated developments. Read more: The Hutchinson…
<div style="color: #333;">New squirrel statues to make debut at Oct. 24 Fall Fest</div>
Nine new black squirrel statues will be unveiled during Black Squirrel Fall Fest Oct. 24 in downtown Marysville. The unveiling begins at 3 p.m., kicking off an afternoon and evening of activities for all ages. Read more: www.marysvilleonline.net
<div style="color: #333;">Downtown on national register</div>
Downtown Marysville has officially earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing the district’s architectural heritage while opening up new opportunities for investment in its historic buildings. Read more: www.marysvilleonline.net
<div style="color: #333;">Prairie Village Police report 140 e-mobility complaints this year as enforcement tightens</div>
Violators of Prairie Village’s e-bike and e-scooter ordinance are now more likely to get a citation instead of just a warning. After more than a year of educating the community about new restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters, the Prairie Village…
<div style="color: #333;">Merriam floats new sales tax to help pay for downtown makeover plan</div>
The potential for a “drastically different” downtown Merriam may come with the cost of a new municipal sales tax. On Monday, City Administrator Chris Engel outlined an early proposal to the Merriam City Council for a potential sales tax ballot…
<div style="color: #333;">Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show</div>
Federal Reserve officials expect they will raise interest rates again before the end of the year to head off inflation that has run above target for more than five years, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. But the meeting summary…
<div style="color: #333;">Overland Park tightens restrictions on license plate reader data. ACLU calls it a ‘significant step forward’</div>
The Overland Park Police Department has tightened guidelines around the use of the city’s 37 stationary automated license plate readers and 110 vehicle mounted cameras. “While automated license plate reader technology has been a part of Overland Park’s public safety efforts…
<div style="color: #333;">Why Economists Think Higher Bond Yields Are Here to Stay</div>
The WSJ quarterly survey reveals that forecasters think inflation, Federal Reserve rate increases and debt will keep borrowing costs higher for longer. Read more: WSJ.com: Markets
<div style="color: #333;">Shawnee proposes ban on watching videos while driving</div>
The city of Shawnee is looking to amend its municipal code to crack down on distracted driving caused by people watching videos on their phones. On Monday, the Shawnee Council Committee discussed amending city code to include language that explicitly…
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