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Sumner Academy named Kansas' top high school for an eighth year
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KCKPS announced that Sumner Academy retained the state's top high-school ranking for the eighth consecutive year.
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Sumner Academy named Kansas' top high school for an eighth year
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KCKPS announced that Sumner Academy retained the state's top high-school ranking for the eighth consecutive year.
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Sumner Academy named Kansas' top high school for an eighth year
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KCKPS announced that Sumner Academy retained the state's top high-school ranking for the eighth consecutive year.
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Sumner Academy addition replaces temporary classrooms
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A $12 million bond project is adding classrooms, a weight room and community space at Sumner Academy.
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Sumner Academy addition replaces temporary classrooms
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A $12 million bond project is adding classrooms, a weight room and community space at Sumner Academy.
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Sumner Academy addition replaces temporary classrooms
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A $12 million bond project is adding classrooms, a weight room and community space at Sumner Academy.
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KCKPS launches livestream access for district sports
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KCKPS announced that district sports activities are now available through livestream coverage.
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KCKPS launches livestream access for district sports
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KCKPS announced that district sports activities are now available through livestream coverage.
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KCKPS launches livestream access for district sports
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KCKPS announced that district sports activities are now available through livestream coverage.
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KCK football players help residents recover after major storm
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Wyandotte and Washington high-school football players helped residents with storm-recovery work.
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KCK football players help residents recover after major storm
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Wyandotte and Washington high-school football players helped residents with storm-recovery work.
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KCK football players help residents recover after major storm
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Wyandotte and Washington high-school football players helped residents with storm-recovery work.
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Donnelly Promise introduces a tuition guarantee for eligible students
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Donnelly College announced a fall 2026 tuition-guarantee initiative for eligible Kansas and Missouri students.
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Donnelly Promise introduces a tuition guarantee for eligible students
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Donnelly College announced a fall 2026 tuition-guarantee initiative for eligible Kansas and Missouri students.
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Donnelly Promise introduces a tuition guarantee for eligible students
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Donnelly College announced a fall 2026 tuition-guarantee initiative for eligible Kansas and Missouri students.
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American Royal prepares to open its new $375 million KCK facility
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The new American Royal complex is scheduled to open September 10, bringing major events and investment to Wyandotte County.
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American Royal prepares to open its new $375 million KCK facility
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The new American Royal complex is scheduled to open September 10, bringing major events and investment to Wyandotte County.
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American Royal prepares to open its new $375 million KCK facility
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The new American Royal complex is scheduled to open September 10, bringing major events and investment to Wyandotte County.
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Unified Government approves 2027 city and county budgets
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Commissioners approved balanced budgets supporting bridges, fire stations, pools and street repaving.
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Unified Government approves 2027 city and county budgets
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Commissioners approved balanced budgets supporting bridges, fire stations, pools and street repaving.
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Unified Government approves 2027 city and county budgets
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Commissioners approved balanced budgets supporting bridges, fire stations, pools and street repaving.
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KCK launches its first Black Restaurant Week
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Local restaurants are participating in KCK's first Black Restaurant Week following community support during the August storm.
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KCK launches its first Black Restaurant Week
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Local restaurants are participating in KCK's first Black Restaurant Week following community support during the August storm.
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KCK launches its first Black Restaurant Week
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Local restaurants are participating in KCK's first Black Restaurant Week following community support during the August storm.
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Storm outages leave older KCK residents waiting for power restoration
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Older residents were among customers still without power six days after the August 18 storm.
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Storm outages leave older KCK residents waiting for power restoration
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Older residents were among customers still without power six days after the August 18 storm.
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Storm outages leave older KCK residents waiting for power restoration
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Older residents were among customers still without power six days after the August 18 storm.
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Wyandotte County offers family child-care home orientation
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The county lists monthly orientation sessions for residents interested in licensed family child-care homes.
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Wyandotte County offers family child-care home orientation
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The county lists monthly orientation sessions for residents interested in licensed family child-care homes.
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Wyandotte County offers family child-care home orientation
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The county lists monthly orientation sessions for residents interested in licensed family child-care homes.
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Olathe recommends closing six schools as enrollment declines
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The district proposed closing five elementary schools and Indian Trail Middle School after the 2026-27 year.
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Olathe recommends closing six schools as enrollment declines
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The district proposed closing five elementary schools and Indian Trail Middle School after the 2026-27 year.
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Olathe recommends closing six schools as enrollment declines
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The district proposed closing five elementary schools and Indian Trail Middle School after the 2026-27 year.
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Four Johnson County districts prepare special-education funding challenge
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Blue Valley, De Soto, Olathe and Shawnee Mission hired counsel over longstanding state special-education funding gaps.
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Four Johnson County districts prepare special-education funding challenge
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Blue Valley, De Soto, Olathe and Shawnee Mission hired counsel over longstanding state special-education funding gaps.
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Four Johnson County districts prepare special-education funding challenge
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Blue Valley, De Soto, Olathe and Shawnee Mission hired counsel over longstanding state special-education funding gaps.
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Shawnee Mission warns of a $5.5 million budget deficit
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District leaders warned that continued budget pressure could eventually affect staffing and student programs.
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Shawnee Mission warns of a $5.5 million budget deficit
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District leaders warned that continued budget pressure could eventually affect staffing and student programs.
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Shawnee Mission warns of a $5.5 million budget deficit
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District leaders warned that continued budget pressure could eventually affect staffing and student programs.
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JCCC opens the year with new programs and student support
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JCCC began 2026-27 with new academic offerings, enhanced support and planned campus investments.
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JCCC opens the year with new programs and student support
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JCCC began 2026-27 with new academic offerings, enhanced support and planned campus investments.
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JCCC opens the year with new programs and student support
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JCCC began 2026-27 with new academic offerings, enhanced support and planned campus investments.
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JCCC plans a new health education building
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The planned building will expand training capacity for nursing and other in-demand healthcare careers.
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JCCC plans a new health education building
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The planned building will expand training capacity for nursing and other in-demand healthcare careers.
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JCCC plans a new health education building
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The planned building will expand training capacity for nursing and other in-demand healthcare careers.
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Johnson County plans Kansas' first family safety center
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The proposed center would centralize counseling, navigation, medical exams and transportation for survivors of violence.
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Johnson County plans Kansas' first family safety center
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The proposed center would centralize counseling, navigation, medical exams and transportation for survivors of violence.
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Johnson County plans Kansas' first family safety center
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The proposed center would centralize counseling, navigation, medical exams and transportation for survivors of violence.
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Johnson County adopts a $1.378 billion budget for 2027
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The adopted budget funds mental health, wastewater, emergency medical services and other county priorities.
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Johnson County adopts a $1.378 billion budget for 2027
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The adopted budget funds mental health, wastewater, emergency medical services and other county priorities.
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Johnson County adopts a $1.378 billion budget for 2027
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The adopted budget funds mental health, wastewater, emergency medical services and other county priorities.
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Johnson County opens supplemental Labor Day cooling centers
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County partners announced cooling sites in Shawnee and Olathe while public buildings were closed for the holiday.
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Johnson County opens supplemental Labor Day cooling centers
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County partners announced cooling sites in Shawnee and Olathe while public buildings were closed for the holiday.
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Johnson County opens supplemental Labor Day cooling centers
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County partners announced cooling sites in Shawnee and Olathe while public buildings were closed for the holiday.
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JCPRD 50 Plus announces fall learning and art opportunities
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The 50 Plus program lists fall art classes, lunch-and-learn sessions, games and social activities.
Johnson County
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JCPRD 50 Plus announces fall learning and art opportunities
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The 50 Plus program lists fall art classes, lunch-and-learn sessions, games and social activities.
Johnson County
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JCPRD 50 Plus announces fall learning and art opportunities
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The 50 Plus program lists fall art classes, lunch-and-learn sessions, games and social activities.
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Old Settlers celebration returns to downtown Olathe
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The longstanding September festival brings a parade, local history, food and family activities to downtown Olathe.
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Old Settlers celebration returns to downtown Olathe
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The longstanding September festival brings a parade, local history, food and family activities to downtown Olathe.
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Old Settlers celebration returns to downtown Olathe
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The longstanding September festival brings a parade, local history, food and family activities to downtown Olathe.
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Dental services are coming to Tonganoxie schools
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The district announced school-based dental services as a new health-access option for students.
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Dental services are coming to Tonganoxie schools
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The district announced school-based dental services as a new health-access option for students.
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Dental services are coming to Tonganoxie schools
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The district announced school-based dental services as a new health-access option for students.
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Districts offer free early-childhood developmental screenings
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Tonganoxie and Basehor-Linwood list free screenings for resident children ages three to five.
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Districts offer free early-childhood developmental screenings
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Tonganoxie and Basehor-Linwood list free screenings for resident children ages three to five.
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Districts offer free early-childhood developmental screenings
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Tonganoxie and Basehor-Linwood list free screenings for resident children ages three to five.
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Tongie Tailgate welcomes families to the 2026-27 school year
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The community celebration features school athletics, activities and food at Tonganoxie High School.
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Tongie Tailgate welcomes families to the 2026-27 school year
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The community celebration features school athletics, activities and food at Tonganoxie High School.
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Tongie Tailgate welcomes families to the 2026-27 school year
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The community celebration features school athletics, activities and food at Tonganoxie High School.
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University of Saint Mary expands the KCKCC transfer pathway
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KCKCC graduates can transfer up to 90 credits and may qualify for additional scholarships or tuition discounts.
Leavenworth
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University of Saint Mary expands the KCKCC transfer pathway
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KCKCC graduates can transfer up to 90 credits and may qualify for additional scholarships or tuition discounts.
Leavenworth
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University of Saint Mary expands the KCKCC transfer pathway
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KCKCC graduates can transfer up to 90 credits and may qualify for additional scholarships or tuition discounts.
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KCKCC partnership strengthens career education in Leavenworth County
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The Pioneer Career Center partnership connects area students with technical training and higher-education pathways.
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KCKCC partnership strengthens career education in Leavenworth County
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The Pioneer Career Center partnership connects area students with technical training and higher-education pathways.
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KCKCC partnership strengthens career education in Leavenworth County
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The Pioneer Career Center partnership connects area students with technical training and higher-education pathways.
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Residents push for tighter review of a proposed hyperscale data center
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About 100 residents attended a planning meeting after a countywide data-center moratorium expired.
Leavenworth County
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Residents push for tighter review of a proposed hyperscale data center
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About 100 residents attended a planning meeting after a countywide data-center moratorium expired.
Leavenworth County
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Residents push for tighter review of a proposed hyperscale data center
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About 100 residents attended a planning meeting after a countywide data-center moratorium expired.
Leavenworth County
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County hosts public Q&A on data-center regulations
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County staff scheduled an online question-and-answer session on proposed data-center rules.
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County hosts public Q&A on data-center regulations
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County staff scheduled an online question-and-answer session on proposed data-center rules.
Leavenworth County
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County hosts public Q&A on data-center regulations
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County staff scheduled an online question-and-answer session on proposed data-center rules.
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Basehor approves budget and tax-rebate program
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Basehor officials approved the city's budget and a local tax-rebate initiative.
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Basehor approves budget and tax-rebate program
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Basehor officials approved the city's budget and a local tax-rebate initiative.
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Basehor approves budget and tax-rebate program
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Basehor officials approved the city's budget and a local tax-rebate initiative.
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