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Woman whose toddler died in fire sentenced to probation

A Kansas mother whose 17-month-old son died in a fire after she left him home alone was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation. Karlie Phelps, of Shawnee, pleaded guilty in August to … more

10/6/22

Security Benefit Promotes Brianne Johnson to Independent Broker Dealer Manager

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2022--Security Benefit, a leading provider of retirement planning products and solutions, today announced that Brianne Johnson would be promoted to National … more

10/6/22

Orion Group Partners with Marick, a Leading Commercial Refrigeration Service Provider

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2022--Orion Group ("Orion"), a commercial facility services business, today announced that it has partnered with Marick Inc., a leading commercial … more

10/6/22

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly looks toward audience members while answering a question during a debate against Kansas Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt at the Doubletree in Overland Park, Kan., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)

Kansas governor seeks to regain control of education debate

Kansas’ Democratic governor is trying to regain control of a debate over education in her tough race for reelection. That race recently featured Republican attacks over transgender athletes and … more

By JOHN HANNA | 10/5/22

The property is located on I-35 between the Intermodel Exit (Homestead Lane) and the South Gardner, KS exit surrounded by industrial/commercial properties such as Amazon Warehouse, Walmart Distribution Center, USPS Kansas City, Kubota, Flexsteel, and

Kansas City Area Development Opportunity Up for Auction Conducted by McCurdy Real Estate & Auction

EDGERTON, Kan. - October 5, 2022 - ( Newswire.com )Any real estate developers seeking a well-located project, whether it be for residential, industrial, or commercial development, this property has … more

10/5/22

MCPHERSON BULLPUPS KICK OFF SEASON ON NEW HELLAS MATRIX HELIX® TURF

MCPHERSON, Kan., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The proud Bullpups of McPherson High School have enjoyed two decades of sharing athletic facilities for soccer, track & field, marching band, and … more

10/4/22

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Topeka Capital Journal. September 30, 2022. Editorial: Forget branding. Kansas fills the heart, stirs imagination and boggles the mind. On Tuesday, Eric Adams the mayor of New York City … more

By The Associated Press | 10/4/22

Editorial Roundup: Missouri

Kansas City Star. October 3, 2022. Editorial: Questions in murder case shows need for eyewitness identification reform in Missouri. Nathan Hawkins has never denied fatally shooting Eric … more

By The Associated Press | 10/4/22

CrossFirst Bank Releases 2021 Impact Report

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 4, 2022--CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), with a presence in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona, released its … more

10/4/22

Netsmart and Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Care

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 4, 2022--Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Netsmart are advancing their 30-year partnership by upgrading SEKMHC’s adoption of the … more

10/4/22

Sunflower Health Plan Helps Kansas Residents Understand Health Insurance Terms during National Health Literacy Month

LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As many Americans begin selecting their health insurance coverage for the 2023 plan year, it's an important time for Kansas residents to better understand … more

10/3/22

Rob Swieter, Left, becomes ServiTech COO. Derek Kleve, Right, becomes ServiTech Iowa Territory Leader. (Photo: Business Wire)

ServiTech Announces Chief Operating Officer and New Iowa Territory Leader

DODGE CITY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 30, 2022--ServiTech is announcing new members of its leadership team.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: … more

9/30/22

FILE - Abortion-rights protesters attend a rally following the United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the federally protected right to abortion, outside the state capitol in Lansing, Mich., Friday, June 24, 2022. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down a constitutional right to abortion and sending the issue to the states has groups on both sides of the debate focusing more than ever on races this fall for state supreme courts. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Abortion ruling intensifies fight over state supreme courts

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down a constitutional right to abortion and sending the issue to the states has groups on both sides of the debate focusing more than ever on races this … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 9/30/22

Homicide suspect injures Topeka officer in downtown shootout

A homicide suspect has injured at least one police officer in a shootout in downtown Topeka. The shootout Thursday morning came after the suspect led law enforcement on a chase through Kansas’ … more

9/29/22

This photo from Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, shows the Robert B. Docking State Office building in Topeka, Kansas, named for a Kansas governor. Despite its prime location near the Kansas Statehouse, it's largely vacant and in need of renovations, and the state now plans to spend $60 million in pandemic relief funds to tear it down and build a smaller events center on the site. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

States spend federal COVID aid on roads, buildings, seawalls

States are spending billions of dollars of federal pandemic relief funds on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and public buildings. The American Rescue Plan law signed by President Joe … more

By DAVID A. LIEB and KAVISH HARJAI | 9/29/22

New Online Professional Management Graduate Certificate from KU Designed to Help Current and Future Leadership Executives

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancing into leadership or even the executive ranks of an organization can be challenging. To help more people achieve and succeed in these vital … more

9/28/22

Black & Veatch’s Contributions to Leading Pediatric Medical Center Near $5 Million

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 28, 2022--Black & Veatch announced today that its support of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, including proceeds from its 24th Charity Golf Tournament … more

9/28/22

Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Marla Luckert

Kansas Supreme Court chief justice discusses Parsons special session plans

The Kansas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next Monday, Oct. 3, at Parsons High School during a special traveling docket session. more

By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net | 9/28/22

Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., answers questions during a meeting with local leaders in a community college training center in Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 8, 2022. Republicans redrew Davids’ district to make it harder to win, and she’s focusing on abortion rights in her race against Republican challenger Amanda Adkins after Kansas voters rejected an anti-abortion measure. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas race tests which matters more: Economy or abortion?

Kansas' only Democrat in Congress is hoping abortion-rights voters remain fired up enough to save her swing-district seat even if some of them blame her party for housing and grocery prices. Democrat … more

By JOHN HANNA and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | 9/28/22

Prosecutor seeks 3rd trial for Kansas woman in 2 killings

A Kansas prosecutor has indicated that he intends to try a woman for the third time in the killings of her ex-husband and his girlfriend two decades ago. The Shawnee County District Attorney's office … more

9/27/22