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Court: Kansas election chief's software change violated law

The Kansas Court of Appeals has ruled that the state's top elections official violated the state's open records law when he had office computer software altered so that it could no longer produce … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/22/22

FILE - Students from Olathe East High School are lead to a staging area to reunite with their parents after a shooting at the school in Olathe, Kan., on March 4, 2022. A school resource officer who shot and wounded a Kansas high school student during a confrontation in March believed his life was in danger and will not face charges, a prosecutor announced Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Prosecutor: Shooting at Kansas high school was justified

A prosecuty says a school resource officer who shot and wounded a Kansas high school student after the student shot him four times won’t face charges because he believed his life was in danger. … more

By MARGARET STAFFORD | 7/22/22

FILE - From left to right are Lander County Sheriff Ron Unger, Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts, Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza and Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association founder Richard Mack in the Elko City Park in Elko, Nev., on June 20, 2020. The Constitutional Sheriffs' group declares on its website that a sheriff's powers in a county are greater than those of any other official and "even supersedes the powers of the President.” (Jeff Mullins/The Daily Free Press via AP, File)

Conspiracy-promoting sheriffs claim vast election authority

There's been no evidence of any widespread fraud or manipulation of voting machines in 2020. Yet the sheriff in the most populous county in Kansas says he's investigating election fraud. Johnson … more

By JOHN HANNA and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY | 7/22/22

FILE - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt speaks during a news conference in St. Louis on Aug. 6, 2020. Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Thursday, July 21, 2022, filed suit to halt a new St. Louis measure, signed into law earlier that day by Mayor Tishaura Jones, that provides $1 million to help women get out-of-state abortions. Missouri is among several states that banned most abortion procedures after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June overturning the Roe v. Wade decision. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

St. Louis to help women get out-of-state abortion access

St. Louis has joined the growing list of Democrat-led cities seeking to help women gain abortion access, even in red states that have largely banned the procedures. Not long after Democratic Mayor … more

By JIM SALTER | 7/22/22

Aug. 2, 2022: Day of Decision, part 2

AUGUST 2, 2022: DAY OF DECISION is the title of the public forum that was to have taken place on Wednesday, July 13. more

7/22/22

3 Wichita officers suspended for inappropriate tweets

Wichita, Kansas, officials say they have suspended three police officers who were among several law enforcement officers who exchanged racist, homophobic or inappropriate tweets. City Manager Robert … more

7/21/22

Virtus merges with Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group to create Top 100 broker

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 21, 2022--Virtus LLC, a Kansas City-based insurance brokerage and consulting firm, today announced a partnership with Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group LLC … more

7/21/22

Ben Kennedy, left, and Alyssa Winters, left, wait at a door to speak with prospective voters about a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would allow legislators to further restrict or ban abortion, Friday, July 8, 2022, in Olathe, Kan. They are among about 300 college students brought into Kansas by the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America group, which backs the measure. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas vote could allow ban, but abortion foes mum on plans

A vote is looming in Kansas that could clear the way for the Legislature to more strictly regulate or ban abortion, but abortion opponents are hesitating to say what they intend to do if they win. … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/21/22

Hearing on proposed grain warehouse regulations set for Friday

A public hearing will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations that govern the administration of the Kansas Grain Warehouse Law. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/21/22

Community Champions Nominated for Allstate’s 31st AFCA Good Works Team

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2022--Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) today announced the nominees for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team ®. The nominees … more

7/20/22

Capstone Green Energy to Provide 600 KW Microturbine System to a Renewable Natural Gas Station in Kansas

VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2022--Capstone Green Energy Corporation 's (NASDAQ: CGRN) exclusive distributor in Texas, Arizona, and the Gulf States, Lone Star Power Solutions, has … more

7/20/22

Equity Bancshares: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ Equity Bancshares Inc. (EQBK) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $15.3 million.The Wichita, Kansas-based bank said it had earnings of 94 cents per share. Earnings, … more

7/19/22

Missouri officer dies after being shot during traffic stop

A Missouri police officer has died after being shot while trying to conduct a traffic stop. Authorities said Officer Daniel Vasquez died Tuesday at a hospital after he was shot earlier in the day in … more

7/19/22

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Topeka Capital-Journal. July 15, 2022. Editorial: Every Kansas voter is responsible to ensure the claims they’re hearing are fair and accurate A lot of claims are being tossed around … more

By The Associated Press | 7/19/22

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.® Announces Quarterly Dividend

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2022--Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of … more

7/19/22

CrossFirst: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) _ CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. (CFB) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $15.5 million.The Leawood, Kansas-based bank said it had earnings of 31 cents per share.The results … more

7/18/22

Black & Veatch’s Irvin Bishop Jr. Named Among Savoy Magazine's ‘2022 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America’

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 18, 2022--Savoy magazine, a leading African-American business and lifestyle publication, has named Irvin Bishop Jr., executive vice president and chief … more

7/18/22

Missouri swimmer likely infected with amoeba in Iowa dies

A Missouri resident who was infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba that likely happened after swimming in a southeastern Iowa lake has died. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services … more

7/16/22

Kansas prison in Lansing placed on lockdown after fight

The Kansas prison in Lansing was placed on lockdown after a fight among inmates sent one prisoner to the hospital and left at least three corrections employees injured. The incident happened about 7 … more

7/16/22

FILE - A Kansas City policeman holds a non-lethal weapon as he watches protesters late Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo., after a unity march to protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. Leaders in largely Democratic Kansas City, Mo., don't control the city's police department, hire the police chief or determine how the department spends its tax dollars. A 1930s-era law gives that power to a five-member board largely appointed by the Missouri governor, who since 2017 has been a Republican. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City struggles with Missouri over police funding

A power struggle over control of the Kansas City’s police department is going before Missouri voters. In November, voters across the state will decide whether lawmakers have the authority to … more

By MARGARET STAFFORD and SUMMER BALLENTINE | 7/15/22