Shawnee County Weighs Data Center Plans | Topeka News

Shawnee County is weighing a bold new move: building a data center — but only after strict vetting. Engineering firms can’t already be working with data center clients to avoid conflicts, and this is just a preliminary step to assess if the project makes sense for the community, not a green light for construction. Meanwhile, the Maner Conference Center’s future is in flux, with renovations and management services still pending decisions until next week. And in a major step toward mental health reform, the county jail will open a new behavioral health unit on August 24th, designed to house up to 60 inmates separately and provide targeted care — a crucial shift in how corrections address mental health needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b8cea5bb73dfeb4