State News - The Morning Sun

ACMHCK and KDADS Select Netsmart to Propel Statewide Integration of CCBHCs in Kansas

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 18, 2024--The Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas ( ACMHCK ) has chosen Netsmart and its industry-leading Population Health Platform to … more

1/18/24

The WellSky® Foundation Gifts $100,000 to the National CASA/GAL Association to Support Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children Experiencing Abuse or Neglect

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 18, 2024--The WellSky Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to removing socioeconomic barriers to health and improving the quality of life for vulnerable … more

1/18/24

FILE - Anti-abortion activists march outside of the U.S. Capitol during the March for Life in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. In June 2022, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that had legalized abortion nationwide. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Anti-abortion activists brace for challenges ahead as they gather for annual March for Life

A year ago, anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. gathered for their annual March for Life with reason to celebrate. It was their first march since the Supreme Court, seven months earlier, had … more

By DAVID CRARY | 1/18/24

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, makes a point in favor of a GOP plan for cutting taxes during a meeting of Republican senators, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. The plan would move Kansas to having a single personal income tax rate of 5.25% rather than its current three rates topping out at 5.7%. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

GOP lawmakers, Democratic governor in Kansas fighting again over income tax cuts

Top Republican legislators in Kansas have renewed a fight with the Democratic governor over income tax cuts with no sign of a break in an impasse that thwarted tax relief last year. The dispute is … more

By JOHN HANNA | 1/18/24

Rural school district celebrates 1,000 adult graduates

USD 112 Central Plains helps Kansan adults finish high school for freeCLAFLIN, Kan., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USD 112 Central Plains recently celebrated its 1,000th adult diploma completion … more

1/17/24

Kansas Tech CEO to Advocate for Rural Connectivity & Digital Equity as Officer on National Broadband Association Board

Ben Foster leads Kansas' largest independently owned broadband and communications company.MILTONVALE, Kan., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association announced the election … more

1/17/24

WellSky® and The LTM Group Partner to Advance Data-Driven, Patient-Specific Care in the Home

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 17, 2024--WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company, today released a new case study highlighting how home health agency The LTM Group … more

1/17/24

On National Popcorn Day - Friday, January 19 - AMC moviegoers can enjoy unlimited free refills on any size popcorn. Guests can also purchase an exclusive, limited edition AMC Loungefly popcorn crossbody bag, sold in theatres while supplies last. (Photo: Business Wire)

This Friday Is National Popcorn Day, and AMC Theatres® Is Celebrating With Unlimited Popcorn Refill Deals and Unique Popcorn-Themed Merch Available in Theatres and Online

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 17, 2024--AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that AMC will celebrate National Popcorn … more

1/17/24

Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Marla Luckert, left, chats with spectators who have gathered for a joint meeting of the Kansas House and Senate Judiciary committees, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Luckert is telling lawmakers that the court system needs at least $2.6 million in additional funds to recover from a cyberattack in October 2023. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Top official says Kansas courts need at least $2.6 million to recover from cyberattack

The top judicial official in Kansas says the state's courts need at least $2.6 million in additional funds to recover from an October cyberattack that prevented the electronic filing of documents and … more

By JOHN HANNA | 1/16/24

Edward C. Dowling Jr., newly named president and chief executive officer for Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) (Photo: Business Wire)

Compass Minerals Names Edward Dowling Chief Executive Officer

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2024--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that its board of directors has named Edward C. … more

1/16/24

Tallgrass Energy Prices Upsized Offering of $800 Million of 7.375% Senior Notes Due 2029

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2024--Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP (“TEP”) announced today that it, along with Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., a subsidiary of TEP, priced an offering of … more

1/16/24

Tallgrass Energy Announces Tender Offer for Its 7.50% Senior Notes due 2025

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2024--Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP (“TEP”) announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase any and all of … more

1/16/24

Tallgrass Energy Announces Offering of $700 Million of Senior Notes Due 2029

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2024--Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP (“TEP”) announced today that, subject to market conditions, it, along with Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., a subsidiary … more

1/16/24

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Topeka Capital-Journal. January 12, 2024. Editorial: Kansas lawmakers may benefit from listening to each other about important issues and more Sometimes the best thing you can do is listen, … more

By The Associated Press | 1/16/24

TreviPay and Mastercard Partner to Launch B2B Net Terms Financing Capabilities for Any Supplier Accepting Credit Cards

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2024--TreviPay, the most-trusted B2B payments and invoicing network, today announced the launch of its Universal Acceptance solution to expand supplier … more

1/16/24

Families, Teachers to Speak Up for School Choice at Kansas Capitol Celebration on Jan. 23

TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- What does school choice mean to Kansas students? As new school choice policies become accessible to families both in Kansas and nationwide in 2024, … more

1/15/24

TACO BELL FRANCHISEE OPENS AN ALL-DIGITAL LOCATION IN KANSAS CITY

Diversified Restaurant Group continues rapid expansion with a focus on innovation.KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell … more

1/12/24

This image from the U.S. Capitol Police security video shows William Chrestman, circled in annotation by the Justice Department in the Motion for Emergency Stay and for Review of Release Order, in a tunnel underneath the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6. 2021, in Washington. Christian has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol by U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly on Friday, Jan. 11, 2024. (Justice Department via AP)

A Proud Boys member who wielded an axe handle during the Capitol riot gets over 4 years in prison

A jailed member of the Proud Boys extremist group has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol. Court records show that U.S. District … more

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN | 1/12/24

Allied Resource Partners Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of 23 Continuous Sections of Oil Leases in Gove County, Kansas

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 11, 2024--Allied Resource Partners, a leading player in the energy industry, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its oil and gas portfolio with the recent … more

1/11/24

Ability KC Selects Netsmart to Advance Technology Within Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 11, 2024--Ability KC, a leading, nationally accredited non-profit organization specializing in comprehensive and intensive outpatient medical rehabilitation … more

1/11/24