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School bus driver suspected of not yielding before crash that killed high school student in car

Authorities suspect a Kansas school bus driver is at fault in a crash that killed a high school student riding in a car. The Butler County Sheriff says in a news release that the bus was crossing … more

9/12/23

Attorneys Ale Villacaño and Marvin Weissman confront prison officials in feature film Penitentia. The character of Weissman is inspired by Jim Lawing, a prominent Wichita attorney. Chris Lawing, Jim's son, wrote and directed Penitentia to honor his father. (Photo: Business Wire)

Penitentia Makes Kansas Film Festival Debut at Tallgrass Film Festival

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 12, 2023--Mercury Films, a digital cinema production company, today announced the Kansas film festival debut of Penitentia, a feature film written and directed by … more

9/12/23

Black & Veatch's 2023 Electric Report offers expert analyses of a survey of more than 650 U.S. electric sector stakeholders, examining headwinds and opportunities in a rapidly evolving energy ecosystem. (Photo: Business Wire)

Black & Veatch Report: As World Decarbonizes, U.S. Electric Sector’s Transformation Keys on Grid Modernization, Resilience

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 12, 2023--As megatrends such as decarbonization, electrification and climate adaptation continue to transform the U.S. energy ecosystem, the sector … more

9/12/23

FireMon Partners with Satcom to Expand Presence in India and Launches 5-City Roadshow

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 12, 2023--FireMon, the leading network security policy management (NSPM) company that brings visibility, control, and automation to enterprise cloud and hybrid … more

9/12/23

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Wichita Eagle and Kansas City Star. September 6, 2023. Editorial: Raid on Kansas newspaper is an intolerable overreach by police Marion city police and the Marion County sheriff’s office … more

By The Associated Press | 9/12/23

Former state credit union advisor indicted for embezzling

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A Kansas woman was arraigned yesterday on federal charges in connec-tion with a years-long scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer, Muddy River … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/12/23

Compass Minerals Announces Participation in CL King’s 21st Annual Best Ideas Conference

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 11, 2023--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that it will participate virtually in CL King’s 21 … more

9/11/23

FILE - Convicted BTK killer Dennis Rader listens during a court proceeding, Oct. 12, 2005, in El Dorado, Kan. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, authorities in Oklahoma and Missouri said they are investigating whether the BTK serial killer was responsible for other homicides, with their search leading them to dig on Tuesday, Aug. 22, near his former Kansas property. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP, Pool, File)

Evidence insufficient to charge BTK killer in Oklahoma cold case, prosecutor says

An Oklahoma prosecutor says there’s insufficient evidence to charge the BTK serial killer in the 1976 disappearance of a 16-year-old girl despite statements from law enforcement officials calling … more

9/11/23

Orange EV launches the all-new HUSK-e® Series electric terminal truck, with the performance needed for even the heaviest-use port and rail operations. (Photo: Business Wire)

Orange EV Launches HUSK-e® Series Terminal Trucks Featuring Enhanced Pulling Power, Speed, Acceleration, and Increased Battery Capacity

KANSAS CITY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 11, 2023--Orange EV, the United States-based leading manufacturer of electric yard trucks, is launching the all-new HUSK-e® Series terminal truck at this … more

9/11/23

Hostess is being acquired by JM Smucker in a deal valued at $5.6B after coming back from the brink

Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a deal worth about $5.6 billion. Smucker, which makes everything from coffee to peanut butter and jelly, … more

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN | 9/11/23

Hostess Brands to Be Acquired by the J.M. Smucker Co. for Approximately $5.6 Billion

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 11, 2023--Hostess Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNK) (the “Company” or “Hostess Brands”), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with The … more

9/11/23

15 defendants charged in conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, meth

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A federal grand jury indicted 15 individuals for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Jermel D. McCray, also known as … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/9/23

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) declined 6.5% in August to 178.0 (2000=100) from the revised July reading of 190.3. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Dodge Momentum Index Drops 6.5% in August

HAMILTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 8, 2023--The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.5% in August to 178.0 (2000=100) from the revised July reading of 190.3. … more

9/8/23

Two plead guilty in Oklahoma drug operation

TULSA, Okla. – Two defendants from Bristow have pleaded guilty in federal court to distribution of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Julio Barcenas Velazquez, 39, a … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/8/23

Wichita man faces charges related to child sexual abuse materials

WICHITA, Kan. – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with crimes related to child sexual abuse and exploitation materials. Eric Caleb Carlson, 43, … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/8/23

Donors pledge half a billion dollars to boost the struggling local news industry

The MacArthur Foundation is leading a group of donors who have pledge $500 million to help the struggling local news industry. They hope to provide seed money for news outlets that can make up for … more

By DAVID BAUDER | 9/7/23

WellSky® Partners With Element5 to Extend Availability of Workflow Automation in Post-Acute Care

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 7, 2023--WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company, today announced its strategic partnership with Element5, a workflow automation … more

9/7/23

Cargill® and Rumba Meats® Continue Contributions to Hispanic Youth Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 7, 2023--For the fifth consecutive year, Cargill ® and Rumba Meats® are donating $50,000 to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) to support … more

9/7/23

Defendant connected with federal escapee is sentenced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Indictment from earlier this year in the Western District of Missouri Federal Court charging individuals with escaping confinement and other individuals with assisting … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/7/23

Governor Kelly (seated) established the Office of Registered Apprenticeship in a ceremony last year. Standing second to her left is Dr. Mark Johnson of Pittsburg State University who serves as a subject-matter expert and secretary for the Kansas Apprenticeship Council.

Kansas sees nearly 40% Increase in apprenticeships in one year

PITTSBURG, Kan. — It has been one year since Governor Laura Kelly established the Office of Registered Apprenticeship to strengthen workforce development and grow the economy by modernizing and … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 9/7/23