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Man fatally shot by Kansas City, Kansas, police officers

Kansas City, Kansas, police say officers shot and killed a man who they say shot at the officers. The department said in a statement that officers were investigating a report of a stolen call … more

11/9/22

Elizabeth Patton, state director of the small-government group Americans for Prosperity, discusses a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution to make it easier for legislators to overturn agencies' rules at the group's offices on Oct. 25, 2022, in Topeka, Kan. The measure is on the Nov. 8 ballot, and Patton and other backers believe it will cut red tape and make government more accountable. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Too early to call measure to boost Kansas lawmakers' power

It's too early to call a winning side in the effort to give the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature a bigger say over how the state regulates businesses, protects people’s health and preserves … more

11/9/22

William Lackamp, left, checks in with volunteer Geanette Stroud on Tuesday at Memorial Auditorium.

Crawford County voters go to the polls

Voters in Crawford County, as well as across the state and the nation, went to the polls on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the 2022 mid-term election. more

By Jonathan Riley, Antjea Wolff and Dustin R. Strong / news@morningsun.net | 11/9/22

Spirit AeroSystems Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $900 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of 9.375% Senior Secured First Lien Notes Due 2029

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 8, 2022--Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] (the “Company”) announced today the pricing by Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (“Spirit”), a wholly owned … more

11/8/22

In this photo from Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, Kris Kobach, then the Kansas secretary of state and the Republican nominee for Kansas governor, rides in a parade in a jeep with a replica machine gun in Baldwin City, Kan. The jeep was the signature prop in Kobach's campaign for governor that year, which he lost to Democrat Laura Kelly. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

GOP hard-liner Kobach seeks comeback in race for Kansas AG

Republican Kris Kobach is seeking to win a comeback bid for Kansas attorney general after two big losses raised the question of whether he was electable in his home state. Kobach is a former two-term … more

By JOHN HANNA | 11/8/22

Kansas' Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly makes a point during a debate with GOP challenger Derek Schmidt on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 in Overland Park, Kan. Kelly formed a racial justice commission in 2020 to examine policing and is now facing attacks from Schmidt for saying systemic racism in law enforcement needs to end. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Democratic Gov. Kelly seeks 2nd term in GOP-leaning Kansas

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is hoping win a second term in Republican-leaning Kansas against three-term GOP state Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Their race Tuesday turns on how many independent and … more

By JOHN HANNA | 11/8/22

FILE - Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., addresses people attending a sign unveiling ceremony for the Quindaro Townsite National Commemorative Site Tuesday, April, 23, 2019, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kansas US Rep. Davids seeks 3rd term in GOP-redrawn district

Kansas Republicans are hoping that a midterm election wave will sweep Democrat Sharice Davids out of her Kansas City-area congressional seat. Davids is the only Kansas Democrat in Congress and in … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOHN HANNA | 11/8/22

FILE - U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., speaks during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing May 3, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Neither major party expects Kansas Republican Moran to have any trouble winning a third term to the U.S. Senate on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

GOP US Sen. Moran expected to cruise to reelection in Kansas

Neither major party expects Kansas Republican Jerry Moran to have any trouble winning a third term to the U.S. Senate. Moran faced Democrat and former Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Mark Holland in … more

By JOHN HANNA | 11/8/22

The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is the world's premier military flight trainer. To date, the global fleet of 1,001 Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft has surpassed 5M flight hours across 13 nations and two flight schools. (Photo: Business Wire)

Tunisian Air Force modernizes training capabilities, takes delivery of first of eight Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training Systems

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 8, 2022--Textron Aviation Defense today announced the delivery of the first Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System to the Tunisian Air Force in … more

11/8/22

CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. Receives Regulatory Approval to Complete Acquisition of Farmers & Stockmens Bank / Central Bank & Trust

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2022--CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), the bank holding company for CrossFirst Bank (“CrossFirst”), announced today receipt of regulatory approval … more

11/7/22

Mama Lupe’s Launches ‘Flavor Pack’ Line of Sweet and Savory Flavored Flour Tortillas

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2022--Mama Lupe’s, a leading brand of innovative and better-for-you tortillas, announced today that it has pioneered a line of flavored tortillas which … more

11/7/22

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Camie Nicholas Vice President/General Manager in Wichita, Kansas

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2022--Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Camie Nicholas has been named Vice President/General Manager of KSAS (FOX and MyTV), and the … more

11/7/22

Brian Montes, a 21-year-old political science major at Portland State University and the first in his family to vote, poses for a photo in the university library in Portland, Ore., Nov. 3, 2022. Montes, who is gay and is the first in his Mexican-American family to attend college, says his primary issue this election is the sanctity of American democracy. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)

US voters fret about democracy, polarization before election

American voters are fractured politically and culturally ahead of Election Day, and they are anxious about where their country is heading — on inflation, abortion, immigration, crime, and much … more

By GARY FIELDS, GILLIAN FLACCUS and MICHAEL RUBINKAM | 11/7/22

Spirit AeroSystems Announces Private Offering of $800 Million of Senior Secured First Lien Notes Due 2029

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2022--Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] (the “Company”) is announcing today that Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (“Spirit”), a wholly owned … more

11/7/22

Spirit AeroSystems Commences Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of Its Outstanding 5.500% Senior First Lien Notes Due 2025

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 7, 2022--Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] (the “Company”) is announcing today that Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (“Spirit”), a wholly owned … more

11/7/22

Kansas officials investigate death of foster child who fled

Kansas officials are investigating the death of a foster child who left a residential treatment facility, stole a truck and crashed into a semitruck in Oklahoma last month. The state Department of … more

11/6/22

Mailer on abortion, top Kansas court described as deceptive

A mailer to voters across Kansas suggests that removing state Supreme Court justices in Tuesday’s election would protect access to abortion. In fact, abortion rights advocates want to keep them on … more

By JOHN HANNA | 11/4/22

Small Kansas college announces $500 million anonymous gift

An anonymous donor is pledging up to $500 million to a small liberal arts college in central Kansas. McPherson College officials announced the gift Friday. In May, California philanthropists Melanie … more

11/4/22

Kansas governor's race is close after abortion upheaval

Both parties see the governor’s race as a tossup in Republican-leaning Kansas. The state leans Republican; it's a good Republican year, and GOP challenger Derek Schmidt has attacked Democratic … more

By JOHN HANNA | 11/4/22

Great Range Capital Announces Sale of Realm

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Range Capital (GRC) has announced that Realm Companies, LLC (Realm), a leading Midwest pallet platform, has been acquired by Kamps Inc. (Kamps), … more

11/4/22