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Yingling Aviation Acquires Global Engineering & Technology, Inc.

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 9, 2025--Yingling Aviation (“Yingling”), a leading, full-service provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and fixed-base operation (FBO) services to … more

1/9/25

Axius Water® Acquires Aero-Mod, a Leader in Mechanical and Biological Treatment

POCASSET, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 8, 2025--Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced … more

1/8/25

Martin Larsen drives his combine while harvesting corn, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Oronoco, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across the U.S.

This week’s winter wallop across the U.S. means different things to farmers in different places. In Kansas, the biggest blizzard in more than a century had livestock producers scrambling to … more

By MELINA WALLING | 1/8/25

FILE - Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab makes remarks during a meeting of the state's presidential electors, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in the Senate chamber at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas' top elections official is running for governor after pushing back on conspiracy theories

The top elections official in Kansas is running for governor after building his public profile by pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories and breaking with fellow Republicans on … more

By JOHN HANNA | 1/8/25

FHLBank Topeka Awards More than $31 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants to Communities Across the District

TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FHLBank Topeka (FHLBank) is proud to announce $31.3 million in affordable housing grants for 2024. The grants through FHLBank Topeka's Affordable Housing … more

1/7/25

The KWIKOM marketing team presents the company's $2,000 donation to the Tri-Ko administration team. Pictured left to right: Nicole Page, KWIKOM Sales Manager; Trenton Travis, KWIKOM Director of Marketing; Devon Powell, Tri-Ko Director of Day Program Services; Sharron Robinson, Tri-Ko Director of Business & Finance; John Platt, Tri-Ko Executive Director; Kaitlin Shay, Tri-Ko Day Services Manager; Kenzie Prewitt, KWIKOM Marketing Specialist; Shirette Stockdall, KWIKOM Marketing Specialist. (Photo: Business Wire)

KWIKOM Communications Supports Tri-Ko with $2,000 Donation to Further Their Vital Community Mission

OSAWATOMIE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 7, 2025--KWIKOM Communications (KWIKOM), a customer-focused high-speed internet provider headquartered in Kansas, is proud to announce a $2,000 donation to … more

1/7/25

DaVinci® Roofscapes Masterpiece Contractor 2024 Project of the Year Awards Announced

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 7, 2025--DaVinci ® Roofscapes has announced the six outstanding winners of the 2024 DaVinci ® Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Awards. Five residential … more

1/7/25

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast early Monday, prompting schools and government offices in several states to close.

The next round of bitter cold and snow will hit the southern US

The next round of bitter cold is set to envelop the southern U.S. on Tuesday, after the first significant winter storm of the year blasted a huge swath of the country with ice, snow and wind. The … more

By PATRICK WHITTLE and BRIAN WITTE | 1/7/25

How Will a DUI Affect My Ability To Travel? | Drug Crimes Lawyer

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that a DUI can make various aspects of your life more difficult, but you may not have thought about how it can affect your travel ability. … more

1/6/25

Arkansas Daybook

Associated Press Arkansas Daybook for Monday, Jan. 06.The following events are listed for your planning only and their appearance here does not indicate The Associated Press plans coverage. Please … more

1/6/25

Prime Capital Financial is proud to announce the addition of John Cervantes, CFA, to the Crossvault Capital Management team, based in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo: Business Wire)

John Cervantes, CFA, Joins Prime Capital Financial

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 6, 2025--Prime Capital Financial is proud to announce the addition of John Cervantes, CFA, to the Crossvault Capital Management (Crossvault) team, based in … more

1/6/25

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Monday, Jan. 06.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

1/6/25

A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday. The disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas.

Winter blast of snow, ice and bitter cold grips the US from the Midwest to the East Coast

A major winter blast of snow, ice, high winds and plunging temperatures are stirring up dangerous conditions across the U.S. central and southern states all the way to the East Coast. The disruptive … more

By PATRICK WHITTLE and BRIAN WITTE | 1/6/25

A snowplow passes through Lowville, New York, on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Cara Anna)

A major winter storm threatens parts of the central U.S. with snow, ice and even blizzards

A major, disruptive winter storm was sweeping across the central U.S. and headed toward the mid-Atlantic on Sunday, forecasters said, bringing with it a dreaded combination of snow, ice and plunging … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and BRIAN WITTE | 1/5/25

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Sunday, Jan. 05.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

1/5/25

FILE - Steve Beckett with the street department in Owensboro, Ky., sprays a salt brine solution along Hickman Avenue in preparation for predicted snow and ice over the weekend, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Owensboro, Ky. (Greg Eans/The Messenger-Inquirer via AP, File)

Drivers skid and crash as wintery mix grips central US then moves east

Road conditions are beginning to deteriorate in the central U.S. as a mixture of snow, ice and plunging temperatures arrived. Forecasts are calling for the dreaded combo to spread eastward in the … more

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and BRIAN WITTE | 1/4/25

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Saturday, Jan. 04.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

1/4/25

FILE - Resident Todd Brainard cleans snow off of the roof of his home in North Perry, Ohio on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos, File)

What to know as snow, freezing rain and bitter cold heads through much of the US

The National Weather Service says a major winter storm is forecast to produce heavy snow and significant ice starting in the central U.S. and moving east. Heavy snow with winds that could lead to … more

1/4/25

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Friday, Jan. 03.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

1/3/25

What Are the Consequences of Falsely Accusing Someone of a Sex Crime? | Criminal Defense Attorneys, Wichita

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While perpetrators of sex crimes face may face severe legal consequences due to their actions, those who falsely accuse individuals of sex crimes could … more

1/2/25