Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
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💼 Business
The Vine brings 30 local boutiques under one roof at Prairiefire's former Rock and Brews (a repurposed local site) to offer fresh shopping options for residents.
The event highlights local businesses and promises unique finds.
🎓 Education
Blue Valley School District will cut benefits for employees working less than 30 hours per week starting Jan.
1 for classified staff and administrators. The change does not affect pay, hours or employment status and gives staff time to adjust.
🏛️ Government
Digital Realty's proposed data center next to the Panasonic EV Battery Plant in De Soto received planning commission approval on Sept.
22. Neighbors have started a petition that may lead to a special ballot vote in March next year, while construction is planned to begin in 2027.
On Tuesday, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that Roblox agreed to pay over $10 million in a settlement to boost online child safety in Kansas—this includes $9.8 million over three years and a $500,000 local public awareness campaign, plus stronger parental controls, chat restrictions and age checks.
🏈 Sports
Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen was named American League Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month for September.
He is the first catcher in Royals history to win the Player of the Month honor and the fifth Royal overall.
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