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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

WSU Tech Launches Upskilling Initiative to Expand Career Pathways in the Tech Industry

Partnership with SkillStorm will provide technology skills training; enable students to earn industry-recognized credentials from leading employers while pursuing their degreeWICHITA, Kan., Sept. 27, … more

9/27/22

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Topeka Capital-Journal. September 23, 2022. Editorial: Kansas deputy should have lost certification for excessive force on autistic child On Feb. 23, Matthew Honas, then a Jackson County … more

By The Associated Press | 9/27/22

Financial Fitness for Life Names Kyle Bingham Managing Director

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 27, 2022--Financial Fitness for Life (FF4L) is pleased to announce that Kyle Bingham has been named Managing Director of the award-winning financial wellness … more

9/27/22

Wichita man sentenced in 'swatting' case that led to death

A man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a hoax call that led to police shooting and killing an innocent Wichita man. Shane Gaskill was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty … more

9/26/22

FILE - This December, 2020, shows Agape Boarding School in Stockton, Mo. The speaker of the Missouri House is urging the U.S. attorney in Kansas City to shut down Agape Boarding School, accusing the Christian school of “what amounts to organized crime against children.” (Jill Toyoshiba/The Kansas City Star via AP)

Missouri House speaker urges feds to shut down Agape school

The speaker of the Missouri House is urging the U.S. attorney in Kansas City to shut down Agape Boarding School, accusing the Christian school of “what amounts to organized crime against … more

By JIM SALTER | 9/26/22

DA: Topeka officers justified in man's shooting death

Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay says three Topeka police officers were justified when they shot and killed a man in June. Kagay said 38-year-old Christopher Kelley, was shot when he … more

9/23/22

TRILLER FIGHT CLUB PRESENTS 'LINEAGE OF GREATNESS II'

Saturday, October 22 in Kansas City, KS and LIVE on FITEKANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triller Fight Club and Ares Entertainment have announced plans for "Lineage of Greatness II," … more

9/23/22

Public meeting on lead and copper rule revisions set for Oct. 12 in Chanute

KDHE has announced it will hold a series of public meetings, including one in Chanute, to help communities and public water supply systems learn about the EPA's new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 9/23/22

Man convicted in shooting death of Kansas City attorney

An 84-year-old man has been convicted of shooting and killing a Kansas City attorney who had previously won a multi-million civil judgment against him. A Jackson County jury deliberated about two … more

9/22/22

Missouri county settles underwire bra jail dispute for $405K

A Missouri county has agreed to pay $405,000 to settle two lawsuits filed after some underwire bras set off metal detectors at a jail. The Jackson County Legislature agreed this week to pay that … more

9/22/22

FILE - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks during an event attended by President Biden at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Sept. 5, 2022. Evers who is up for reelection warns voters that democracy is on the ballot this fall and notes he has vetoed more bills than any governor in modern state history, including measures Republicans pushed to change how elections are conducted. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Governor's races take on new prominence, with higher stakes

Governor’s races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections. But this fall, the nation’s political future hangs just as much on governor’s mansions as … more

By SARA BURNETT and JOHN HANNA | 9/22/22