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FILE - Misy Sifre, 17, and others protest for transgender rights at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, March 25, 2022. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, a federal judge in Kansas blocked a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students from being enforced in four states, including Utah and a patchwork of places elsewhere across the nation. (Spenser Heaps/The Deseret News via AP, File)

Days before a Biden rule against anti-LGBTQ+ bias takes effect, judges are narrowing its reach

New federal court rulings are narrowing the Biden administration’s enforcement of a rule for protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination and allowing critics to limit it even further school by … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/25/24

Authorities will investigate after Kansas police killed a man who barricaded himself in a garage

Kansas authorities are investigating after police shot and killed a man who they say threatened them with a gun. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says police were making an arrest at a Salina home … more

7/25/24

North Korean charged in ransomware attacks on American hospitals

A man who officials say worked for one of North Korea's military intelligence agencies has been indicted in Kansas. He's accused of being involved in a conspiracy to hack American health care … more

By NICK INGRAM and MICHAEL GOLDBERG | 7/25/24

Cobalt Iron Expands Access to Secure Automated Backup With Compass for IBM Power Virtual Server

LAWRENCE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024--Cobalt Iron Inc., a leading provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, today announced that Secure Automated Backup with Compass ®, a cloud … more

7/25/24

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Previews Second Quarter 2024 Preliminary Results and Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Webcast

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (the “Company,” or “AMC”) today released preliminary results for the second quarter ended June 30, … more

7/24/24

Capitol Federal: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Capitol Federal Financial Inc. (CFFN) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $9.6 million. The Topeka, Kansas-based company said it … more

7/24/24

Dr. Viswa Colluru, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Enveda Biosciences (Photo: Business Wire)

Dr. Vince Clinical Research Presents Groundbreaking Webinar on Accelerating Clinical & Drug Development Timelines with AI

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024--Dr. Vince Clinical Research (DVCR), a full-service contract research organization (CRO) specializing in early-phase clinical trials, is pleased to … more

7/24/24

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.® Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024--Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. ® (NASDAQ:CFFN) (the "Company," "we" or "our"), the parent company of Capitol Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank"), … more

7/24/24

Tesseract Ventures Re-Imagines Precision Agriculture with Advanced Ag Drone Technology

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesseract Ventures is pleased to announce the dual use application of its cutting-edge military technology and specialized robotics platform in the … more

7/23/24

Molly Woon, left, elections director with the Oregon Secretary of State's Office, leads a panel discussion on mail voting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Minneapolis, at the summer conference of the National Association of State Election Directors. She's speaking with Steven Carter, manager of election and government programs for the U.S. Postal Service. State election directors from across the country expressed serious concerns to him that mail system won't be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

State election directors fear the Postal Service can't handle expected crush of mail-in ballots

State election directors from across the country have voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in … more

By STEVE KARNOWSKI | 7/23/24

Kiddie Academy® franchise is first in Kansas

National child care provider offers curriculum that exceeds state standardsOLATHE, Kan., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy of Olathe, the first Kansas franchise location of nationally … more

7/23/24

Black & Veatch to Provide Design and Engineering Services for Essential Upgrades at Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s Three Wastewater Treatment Plants

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024--The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) recently selected Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure, to provide … more

7/23/24

LandGate Releases New Study on Solar Development in Kansas

Kansas Set to Expand its Solar Capacity by Nearly 11 GWDENVER, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LandGate, a leading provider of data solutions for energy development and site evaluation, today announced … more

7/23/24

Textron Aviation | Beechcraft King Air Crimson Edition (Photo: Business Wire)

Beechcraft King Air Special “Crimson Edition” Unveiled in Honor of 60th Anniversary

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced a special edition 60 th anniversary option for the iconic Beechcraft King Air … more

7/23/24

Spirit AeroSystems to Release Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results August 5

WICHITA, Kan., July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] will release its second quarter 2024 financial results after the close of the market on Monday, August 5, … more

7/22/24

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Collaborative Refinancing Transactions that Extend Up To $2.45 Billion of Debt Maturities from 2026 to 2029 and Beyond

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”), announced today a series of refinancing transactions to extend the … more

7/22/24

CLC Lodging Introduces Group Reservations to Simplify Project and Long-Term Lodging Needs

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024--CLC Lodging, a Corpay brand (NYSE: CPAY) and America’s workforce lodging leader, is proud to expand project-based negotiations to all CLC Lodging … more

7/22/24

Cessna Caravan Flight Deck to Feature Cockpit Advancements, Enhancing Flight Experience for Pilots

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced significant enhancements to its legendary Cessna Caravan and Cessna Grand … more

7/22/24

Textron Aviation | Beechcraft King Air 260 (Photo: Business Wire)

Textron Aviation Unveils the Next Generation of Military Aircrew Multi-Engine Training Aircraft at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that its new military multi-engine training aircraft — built upon the … more

7/22/24

Miss Kansas called out her abuser in public. Her campaign against domestic violence is going viral

A newly posted video of Miss Kansas calling out her domestic violence abuser on stage is whipping up a maelstrom of support on social media. Alexis Smith was crowned Miss Kansas on June 8, but posted … more

7/21/24