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Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Topeka Capital-Journal. June XX, 2024. Editorial: Kansas should get its ducks in a row then make a play for the Chiefs — if plan makes sense If you don’t live in the Midwest, you may not … more

By The Associated Press | 6/18/24

AMC Theatres® Records its Most Attended and Highest Grossing Weekend of 2024 – Domestically and Globally

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 17, 2024--AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced it posted its highest attendance and … more

6/17/24

Kansas lawmaker's law license suspended over conflicts of interest in murder case

A Republican Kansas lawmaker who already dropped his re-election campaign last month after he was arrested in a traffic stop has now been barred from practicing law for at least a year. The Kansas … more

6/16/24

On Father's Day, this LGBTQ+ couple celebrates the friend who helped make their family dream reality

On Father’s Day, Kansas residents Jen and Whitney Wilson will pack up their three young children and head to the home of a childhood friend for a picnic to celebrate the man who helped make their … more

By SUMMER BALLENTINE, NICK INGRAM and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH | 6/15/24

Kansas governor and GOP leaders say they have a deal on tax cuts to end 2 years of stalemate

The Democratic governor and top Republican lawmakers in Kansas say they have an agreement on a package of broad tax cuts. The deal between Gov. Laura Kelly and leaders of the GOP-controlled … more

By JOHN HANNA | 6/14/24

Textron Aviation | Cessna Citation Ascend P1 (Photo: Business Wire)

Cessna Citation Ascend Test Program Soars Ahead as Second Flight Test Article Successfully Takes Flight

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 13, 2024--Textron Aviation today announced the successful flight of its second Cessna Citation Ascend flight test article (P1) as certification momentum builds for … more

6/13/24

The Supreme Court building is seen on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The Latest | The US Supreme Court rules to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to preserve access to mifepristone, the drug most commonly used in medication abortions. The nine justices found that abortion opponents lacked the legal … more

6/13/24

The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

President Joe Biden is praising the Supreme Court's decision to preserve access to a medication used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the U.S. last year. The justices ruled Thursday abortion … more

By MARK SHERMAN | 6/13/24

Textron Aviation expands presence in Australia to modernize facilities and increase parts in region, announces name change of Premiair Aviation Maintenance

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 12, 2024--Textron Aviation announced today the company is expanding its footprint in Australia to modernize facilities and increase Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker … more

6/12/24

American womanhood is not what it used to be − understanding the backlash to Dobbs v. Jackson

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Linda J. Nicholson, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis(THE … more

Linda J. Nicholson | 6/12/24

Digital Services Expert to Propel Black & Veatch's Strategic Growth

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 11, 2024--As global engineering and construction leader Black & Veatch designs, builds and maintains increasingly more advanced sustainable … more

6/11/24

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Topeka Capital-Journal. June 7, 2024. Editorial: Drivers need to understand cashless driving on the Kansas Turnpike is the way to go The Kansas Turnpike is going cashless at the end of June. … more

By The Associated Press | 6/11/24

JON HAMM VOICES KANSAS CITY CHIEFS "BACK-TO-BACK GREATNESS" CAMPAIGN SPOT

CAMPAIGN COMMEMORATES NFL'S FIRST REPEAT CHAMPIONS IN NEARLY TWO DECADES; KICKS OFF TWO WEEKS OF CELEBRATIONKANSAS CITY, Mo., June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the … more

6/10/24

Jeffrey Cathey, newly appointed chief financial officer for Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) (Photo: Business Wire)

Compass Minerals Names Jeffrey Cathey Chief Financial Officer

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 7, 2024--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Cathey as the company’s … more

6/7/24

AMC Theatres Offers Movie Lovers Eight Ways to Save at the Movies This Summer

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 7, 2024--AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, is providing movie lovers affordable options to experience … more

6/7/24

Bill Nye headlines the Annual Ad Astra Technology Summit in 2024

The summit is presented by FlagshipKansas.TechWICHITA, Kan., June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FlagshipKansas.Tech is set to host science educator Bill Nye, aka "the Science Guy," in a moderated chat at … more

6/6/24

American Water to Contribute Expertise to Panel at the 2024 MARC Annual Conference

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 6, 2024--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will be participating at the … more

6/6/24

Bardavon Introduces Enhanced Preventure Wearable Sensors and App to Better Manage Musculoskeletal Health and Safety in the Workplace

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 6, 2024--Bardavon, a tech-enabled preventative and post-injury health and safety company focused on the risk management industry, today announced … more

6/6/24

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach participates in a ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement officers at the Statehouse, May 3, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. Kobach's office is accusing two Florida residents of forging signatures on petitions to allow the No Labels part to put its candidates on the ballot, and the two also are accused of doing the same in Florida during an effort to get an abortion rights measure on the ballot there. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Florida and Kansas are accusing 2 people of forging signatures for petition drives

Florida and Kansas officials are accusing two petition circulators of forging voter signatures during campaigns to put an abortion rights measure to a vote in Florida and allow the No Labels party to … more

By JOHN HANNA and MARGERY A. BECK | 6/5/24

Mark Suchinski to Step Down as Chief Financial Officer of Spirit AeroSystems, Irene Esteves Appointed New Chief Financial Officer

WICHITA, Kan., June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: SPR] today announced that Mark Suchinski is stepping down as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. … more

6/5/24