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De Soto approves a $3B, million-square-foot data center campus
The De Soto City Council approved a plan to develop a $3 billion data center campus near the Panasonic plant and will back it with industrial revenue bonds. California-based Beale Infrastructure plans a 1.14 million-square-foot data center campus at the…
Olathe continues industrial boom in I-35 corridor with plan for 1M square feet
Olathe's industrial growth surges as Aspen Funds plans a 1M-square-foot warehouse along I-35, joining the area's expanding large-scale developments. More than 1 million square feet of warehouse will add to Olathe's expanding roster of large-scale industrial projects along Interstate 35.…
New facility will address homelessness in Hutchinson
What was once a former detox facility in Hutchinson will soon be known as The Center, and it will be filled with resources that will help the homeless in Hutch survive on their own by teaching them life skills. The New…
City of Topeka launches new documentary series
The City of Topeka is launching "History of Topeka," a new monthly documentary series featuring powerful stories, pivotal moments and inspiring people that shaped the city into what it is today. The very first episode is called "Topeka’s Beginnings: 30…
Olathe paid $625,000 to settle lawsuit with mother of man fatally shot by police
The mother of a man who was shot and killed by Olathe Police in late 2022 received $625,000 to settle a federal lawsuit that was heading to trial later this year. That’s according to an agreement obtained by the Post…
Schools differ on cell phone rules
Humboldt schools have in place new rules to keep cell phones out of the classroom, joining a growing collection of districts across the nation to set forth new limitations. As the morning bell rings this fall, many students across the…
City of Claflin dealing with feral cats
Public Officer Gary Vaughan addressed that mange has been found amongst feral cats in town, which poses a concern as it can cause scabies in humans. Vaughan reported that a citizen was recently bit by a feral cat which resulted…
Kansas reports growth surge
The population report uses U.S. Census Bureau data to track populations. In total, 34 cities gained more than 100 people in the past year, compared to 18 in 2023. Read more: CJonline
As Lawrence leaders consider implementing rec center entry fees, a look at what other communities in Kansas charge
Some of them are comparable to what Lawrence is proposing. Others are hundreds of dollars higher. Some have tiers, or extra services, or even include swimming pool access. Read more: LJWorld
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