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Large turnout for Sedgwick County’s town hall on data centers
A large crowd turned out Thursday for Sedgwick County’s town hall meeting on data centers. The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners adopted a 90-day resolution — set to expire April 17 — to review and develop zoning regulations and…
New grocery store-style food bank opens in Reno County
The Food Bank of Reno County celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Hutchinson on Thursday. Lance Patterson, chairman of the food bank, said the new facility is five times larger than the previous one and is designed…
Reno County data center forum addresses water worries
As data centers remain a hot topic across the state, an informational meeting in Hutchinson on Thursday aimed to calm fears over the facilities. The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted the event with state officials and energy and artificial…
Sedgwick County blocks battery energy storage systems temporarily
The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners will pause applications for battery energy storage systems for now. During Wednesday’s meeting, commissioners voted 5-0 to halt development until the county can come up with zoning regulations. The battery systems, commonly abbreviated…
A burning passion: A 7-year veteran, he’s fire chief at age 25
When Colton Glenn became Peabody fire chief at age 25, he found himself leading a department in a town where he had fire trucks race down streets as a kid. Despite seven years of firefighting experience, Glenn is one of…
ICE detention center in Kansas can open after Leavenworth granted a private prison company’s permit
This historic Kansas prison town will allow CoreCivic to hold federal immigration detainees after a year of legal wrangling and public outcry from opponents. Four out of five city commissioners voted to grant CoreCivic’s application for a special use permit.…
County leaders debate role of proposed administrator
Department heads met with Riley County commissioners Thursday for the first time since officials last week announced plans to develop a county administrator position. During a 45-minute work session, the three commissioners heard concerns and suggestions from department leaders as…
Newton Rec Center runs through eight decades of activity
The Newton Recreation Center is celebrating its 80th anniversary. That’s 80 years of adults and children playing games, attending special events and using the wellness center and swimming pools to lose weight, get in shape and have fun. At least…
Volunteers, fundraising surge for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Usually, Harvey County Big Brothers, Big Sisters is begging for mentors. This year, things are a little different. “Our waiting list is almost gone,” Rachel Bachman, who recruits volunteers to the local program, said. “It’s the best problem to have.”…
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