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<div style="color: #333;">Data center operates in Pittsburg since January</div>
A 10-megawatt data center has been operating in Pittsburg since January, bringing new revenue streams to the city while raising questions among some residents about future expansion and community input. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
<div style="color: #333;">Data centers are raising concerns and sparking debate</div>
Data centers are on the fast track in communities across the Midwest and Great Plains, but rising concerns over water, energy and noise leave lawmakers rushing to catch up. Plus: Supporters and opponents are debating a proposed data center in…
<div style="color: #333;">Data center boom brings plans for $32B in projects to Kansas side of KC</div>
Although some projects already have secured city approvals and land purchases, others face legal challenges and are working through planning with local governments. Read more: Kansas City Business Journal
<div style="color: #333;">New draft of data center regulations includes limits on noise, height, vibrations</div>
Data center regulations under discussion by the Pottawatomie County government would impose limits on noise, limit the height of the data center buildings, and prohibit any perceptible vibrations. Any data centers also would have to submit a plan to “mitigate…
<div style="color: #333;">Small store, big vision</div>
Emily Roush is all too familiar with the struggles facing rural grocery stores. Emily, an Iola native, and husband Kaden have stressed creativity and flexibility in keeping their own small grocery afloat in a community of 180 in rural Smith…
<div style="color: #333;">Galena residents fight landfill smell</div>
Galena residents say foul odors and smoke from a nearby landfill are harming their quality of life and raising health concerns. Residents of Galena, Kansas, are complaining about a smelly construction and demolition landfill outside of the city that they…
<div style="color: #333;">Lawrence community members urge city commission to adopt moratorium on data centers</div>
Public commenters urged the Lawrence City Commission to adopt a temporary moratorium on data center development while the city studies the issue and creates permanent regulations. About 50 people attended Tuesday’s public comment period, with some overflowing into the City Hall…
<div style="color: #333;">Pit bulls allowed, dog regulations change in Ottawa</div>
City commissioners approved changes to the city’s dog ordinance in a 4-1 vote, replacing breed-specific regulations with a behavior-based framework. All commissioners were present for the vote and Mike Skidmore cast the opposing vote. Ottawa City Attorney Blaine Finch presented…
<div style="color: #333;">Three tips for Kansas communities on data centers</div>
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt provided three tips at a townhall. Schmidt advises communities that data center developers should not require tax abatements. Data centers should source their power from new or supplemental sources to avoid raising local utility costs. Modern…
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