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FILE - In this image taken from video, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin addresses the court at the Hennepin County Courthouse, June 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. Chauvin was convicted in the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his federal civil rights conviction in the 2020 murder of Floyd, saying new evidence shows that he didn't cause Floyd's death. In a motion filed in federal court Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, Chauvin said he would never have pleaded guilty to the federal charge in 2021 if he had known about the theories of a Kansas forensic pathologist with whom he began corresponding in February this year. (Court TV via AP, Pool, File)

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin makes another bid to overturn federal conviction in murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his federal civil rights conviction in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, saying new evidence shows that he … more

By STEVE KARNOWSKI | 11/14/23

Lazer Logistics takes delivery of Orange EV’s 1,000th pure-electric Class 8 truck. (Photo: Business Wire)

Revolutionizing the Industry: Orange EV's 1,000th Heavy-Duty Electric Terminal Truck Marks a Milestone in Sustainable Logistics

KANSAS CITY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2023--Orange EV today announced the production of its 1,000 th pure-electric terminal truck, solidifying its position as the industry-leading manufacturer … more

11/14/23

BeMe Health Secures Funding, Launches Teen Mental Health Partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2023--BeMe Health (BeMe), creator of an interventional behavioral health platform built by and for teens, today announced a $1.5 million funding investment from Blue … more

11/14/23

Jeremy Martin makes a welcome return to FireMon

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2023--FireMon, the leading network security policy management (NSPM) company that brings visibility, control, agility, and automation to enterprise cloud and … more

11/14/23

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Kansas City Star. November 7, 2023. Editorial: Roger Marshall the only no vote to new Navy, Air Force chiefs. Kansas doesn’t know why Last week, Kansas’ Roger Marshall was the lone … more

By The Associated Press | 11/14/23

New Research from TreviPay Shows B2B Buyer-Seller Loyalty Hinges on a Better Payments Experience

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2023--A new study 1 of 300 global business buyers conducted by TreviPay, global B2B payments and invoicing network, unveils how merchants can improve the … more

11/14/23

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Tuesday, Nov. 14.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please … more

11/14/23

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Monday, Nov. 13.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please … more

11/13/23

A Kansas officer who shot and killed a man armed with a BB gun won't face charges

A prosecutor says a Wichita-area police officer will not be charged with a crime for shooting a man walking toward him and refusing to drop a weapon later found to be a replica BB gun. Sedgwick … more

11/13/23

RAINBOWS UNITED FOSTER PLAY FOR ALL CHILDREN WITH NEW TURF PLAYGROUNDS PROVIDED BY HELLAS

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rainbows United is a haven of hope in the Wichita area. With a mission of enhancing the lives of children with special needs and their families by … more

11/9/23

AMC Entertainment: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $12.3 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year … more

11/8/23

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 8, 2023--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, which … more

11/8/23

FILE - This photo shows a computer terminal normally used by the public to access Kansas court records shut down, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at the Shawnee County Courthouse in Topeka, Kan.. The state's judicial branch on Tuesday, Nov. 8, announced it has opened a public access service center at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka. The center is staffed by judicial workers and includes 10 computer terminals. Appointments are required and the center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Appointment requests may be made online. The center is for searching case information only, and electronic payments cannot be made there, according to a news release from the state(AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas officials begin process of restoring court information access after 'security incident'

Nearly a month after a “security incident” with all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack, Kansas judicial officials are slowly renewing public access to court information. But for now, that … more

11/8/23

Editorial Roundup: Kansas - Advisory

Eds: The Kansas editorial roundup will not move this week due to a lack of editorials of state-wide interest. We will resume the roundup at its normal time on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. The AP more

By The Associated Press | 11/7/23

Beechcraft King Air 360 (Photo: Business Wire)

U.S. Army awards Textron Aviation contract for three Beechcraft King Air turboprops

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2023--Textron Aviation today announced it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for Cessna SkyCourier, Cessna … more

11/7/23

Onspring Promotes Nichole Windholz to Chief Information Security Officer

As CISO, Nichole Windholz will be responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of Onspring's data and systemsOVERLAND PARK, Kan., Nov. 7, 2023 … more

11/7/23

Hostess Brands: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Hostess Brands, Inc. (TWNK) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $22.8 million. The Lenexa, Kansas-based company said it had net income of … more

11/7/23

National Retailer Harbor Freight Tools Partners with TreviPay to Offer Business and Institutional Buyers New Payment Option

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2023--TreviPay, the global B2B payments and invoicing network, today announced that it has partnered with Harbor Freight Tools, a leading national tool … more

11/7/23

Netsmart Showcases Advancements Driving Value-Based Care Success for Senior Living Providers at LeadingAge 2023

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 6, 2023--Netsmart, an award-winning healthcare solutions and software provider, will showcase advanced technology of the CareFabric ® platform to digitize … more

11/6/23

Women's lawsuit accuses Kansas City, Kansas, of allowing police corruption to thrive for years

Five women who say they were sexually assaulted or harassed by a former Kansas City, Kansas, detective filed a lawsuit Friday accusing the government of allowing police corruption to thrive for … more

11/4/23