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<div style="color: #333;">Data center déjà vu: Another Kansas city argues ban can’t be brought by petition</div>
Another local government in Kansas is declining to put an ordinance banning data centers and battery energy storage systems on the ballot. On Monday, the Rose Hill City Council determined that the petition calling for the ordinance goes beyond what’s…
<div style="color: #333;">City of Topeka launches new texting service for locals</div>
City officials are introducing a new text notification service designed to help Topeka residents stay informed about community events and local government initiatives. City officials announced in an Oct. 1 press release that a new texting service, TextMyGov, is now…
Deriva Energy plans storage project at former Tecumseh coal plant in Shawnee County
Deriva is proposing that the Tecumseh Energy Storage project would be 270 megawatt project and occupy between 17 and 18 fenced acres. The company deems it will have enough storage to support "tens of thousands of homes during peak demand."…
Pratt lands energy storage project
Antora Energy, a leading U.S. energy storage company, on Oct. 1 announced 5.8-gigawatt-hour, multiday thermal energy storage project in Pratt. Upon completion, it will be one of the largest battery storage systems in the world. Read more: CJonline
<div style="color: #333;">Kansas Offers $1.5M to Transform Vacant, Underutilized Downtown Buildings</div>
The HEAL grant helps communities restore downtown buildings as spaces for new or expanding businesses, housing, arts and culture, civic engagement, childcare or entrepreneurial activities. For this round of HEAL funding, urban distressed downtown communities are encouraged to take advantage…
<div style="color: #333;">Local agencies impact community</div>
Last week, the Pittsburg Police Department’s officer self-initiated activities nearly doubled while calls for service decreased. The self-initiated activities include follow-up visits with community members and periodic check-ins. Read more: Morning Sun
<div style="color: #333;">McCune Fall Festival returns Friday</div>
With a population under 400, the tight-knit town of McCune proves “small towns do it best” as its annual Fall Festival kicks off this weekend. Read more: Homepage
<div style="color: #333;">Area police department to be on TV</div>
The Park City Police Department has approved an agreement with Mulholland Media to be filmed for the television series “Police 24/7” that airs on The CW. Read more: www.derbyinformer.com
<div style="color: #333;">Overland Park moves closer to trash system overhaul but key details still need sorted</div>
The city currently leaves trash hauling and other solid waste removal services to its residents in an open market system, so residents contract with haulers individually or through an HOA. However, Overland Park is the latest Johnson County city to…
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