By Ned Seaton 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 the depletion of water,” document how much water they’re using, produce a plan to mitigate the impact of the development on plants and animals, and allow annual inspections by the county to assure compliance. And they would have to be located within 1,000 feet of an existing high-voltage power transmission line. Those are some of the highlights…
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By Ned Seaton Ten to 15 buildings and a facility that uses an amount of electricity equal to a third of the capacity of Jeffrey Energy Center. Those are some of the specifications of a proposed data center in Pottawatomie County that members of the county’s planning commission have heard so far. Beltline Energy, the Atlanta-based developer brokering the deal, has said that it wants to build a large-scale data center near Jeffrey Energy Center, a power plant north of St. Marys that’s owned by Evergy, and sell to another company. Beltline reps have held meetings to lay out some…
County officials have determined that a tornado siren failure last week in Riley was caused by a blown fuse. Meteorologists reported a tornado on the ground June 4 near the city of Riley, and residents said the siren didn’t sound. Riley County Emergency Dispatch and Emergency Management personnel worked with the siren maintenance company to identify the issue and determined Wednesday that the problem was a blown fuse. Officials said they expect to complete the repairs this week. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Clifton Robert Mullins, 47, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12 a.m. on June 9, 2026 on a Riley County District Court warrant for criminal damage to property and theft of property or services. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in November 2025. Mullins was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for…
City officials said crews are working around the clock to clear storm damage following Monday night’s severe storm that knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers. During Tuesday’s city commission meeting, public works director Brian Johnson said staff are coordinating closely with Evergy while reopening streets, sidewalks and public rights-of-way. “If you do have a street that is closed, please let us know, so we can get it on our list,” he said. Johnson said the city aims to have all debris cleared from roads by the end of Wednesday, or possibly Thursday. To view the full article…
The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of multiple weather hazards over the next several days, including severe thunderstorms, dangerous heat and the potential for flooding. Forecasters say thunderstorms could develop along a weak cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening, with some storms becoming severe. Northeast and east-central Kansas, including the Manhattan and Topeka areas, are under an enhanced risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather. The primary threats include hail up to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph and heavy rainfall. The most likely window for severe storms is between 3 p.m.…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ve got conversations with both TTU reporter Ryan Hyatt and former Nebraska RB Correll Buckhalter Sr. Also, what can the Big 12 do about the Sorsby situation and can Cody Campbell save college sports? https://www.youtube.com/live/wiGrHqkfr1k?si=Y4cftXnxGoA9iDCX Hour 1 Segment 1 – Interview with former Nebraska RB Correll Buckhalter Segment 2 – What can the Big 12 do about the Sorsby injunction Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Texas Tech reporter Ryan Hyatt Segment 2 – Is Cody Campbell saving college sports Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
The Museum of Art + Light announced the public unveiling of its permanent digital art collection Monday, featuring more than 40 works by 18 internationally recognized digital artists. The museum developed the collection in partnership with Iconic, and said the collection represents a significant commitment to collecting, preserving and exhibiting digital art by a contemporary art museum in the United States. The MoA+L is the first contemporary art museum in the world to showcase immersive, digital, and permanent collections from its inception. The museum said it spans generative art, AI-assisted works, digital poetry, blockchain-native artworks, and hybrid physical-to-digital pieces, to…
Starting next year, the outdoor country music and camping event Country Stampede Kansas will be held at the newly opened Gilley’s Gambling Hall in Park City, Kansas. Kustom Entertainment Inc., a live entertainment and music festival company, announced a multi-year partnership agreement with Gilley’s to produce and host music festivals throughout spring, summer, and fall seasons beginning in 2027. Country Stampede celebrates its 30th anniversary this June 25-27 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.