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Dr. Tomi Pastinen, director of the Genomic Medical Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, accepts a $180,000 Black & Veatch contribution from Katie Werner, Black & Veatch chief of staff, on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Those proceeds from the company’s charity golf tournament Monday in Olathe, Kansas, brings to more than $5 million the amount Black & Veatch has contributed to Children’s Mercy hospital over the past 27 years. (Photo: Business Wire)

Black & Veatch’s Contributions to Leading Pediatric Medical Center Surpass $5 Million

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 27, 2023--Black & Veatch announced today that its 27-year support of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, including proceeds from its 25th charity golf … more

9/27/23

The Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available for the Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 and available for installation at Textron Aviation Service Centers, following supplemental type certification approval by the FAA anticipated in the first half of 2024. (Photo: Business Wire)

Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 avionics upgrade to Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available at Textron Aviation Service Centers

WICHITA, Kan,--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2023--Textron Aviation today announced that the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available for the Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 and … more

9/26/23

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film Goes Global – AMC Theatres® to Bring This Record-setting Concert Film Theatrical Event to More Than 100 Countries Worldwide Beginning October 13

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2023--AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR concert … more

9/26/23

The anticipated initial fleet delivery demonstrates progress in the exclusive relationship between the two companies supporting Surf Air Mobility’s development of an electrified Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft. (Photo: Business Wire)

Textron Aviation Announces Confirmed Order for First 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Aircraft From Surf Air Mobility

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2023--Textron Aviation today announced that Surf Air Mobility Inc. has confirmed its order and paid the deposit for the first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX … more

9/26/23

Editorial Roundup: Kansas - Advisory

Eds: The Kansas editorial roundup will not move this week due to a lack of editorials of state-wide interest. We will resume the roundup at its normal time on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2023. The AP more

By The Associated Press | 9/26/23

Influential Kansas House committee leader to step down next month

An influential Kansas House committee chairman plans to give up his legislative seat next month. Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Fred Patton announced Monday that he will step down Oct. 16 to spend … more

9/25/23

Lee’s Summit man sentenced for extortion scheme

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Lee’s Summit, Missouri man was sentenced in federal court Thursday for a $1 million extortion scheme against two Kansas City victims. Leon L. Dudley III, 25, was … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/22/23

Black & Veatch Appoints Andrea Bernica as Chief People Officer

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2023--Andrea Bernica, who was Black & Veatch’s lead employment and corporate counsel before serving as Chairman and CEO Mario Azar’s chief of … more

9/21/23

Kansas cold case detectives connect two 1990s killings to the same suspect

A Kansas man is charged with two counts of murder in connection to the deaths of two women in the 1990s. Detectives in a newly formed cold case unit used DNA evidence to identify 52-year-old Gary … more

9/21/23

Bucket truck with 2 CSR-18 Robots (Photo: Business Wire)

FulcrumAir Successfully Completes the World’s First Robotic Installation Project of PLP Conductor Spacers and Bird Diverters

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2023--FulcrumAir is proud to announce that the company has completed its portion of the High Banks Wind Project in Kansas using advanced robotic technology … more

9/21/23

FireMon Receives Prestigious 2023 PeerSpot Tech Leader Award for Firewall Security Management

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2023--FireMon, the leading network security policy management company that brings visibility, control, and automation to enterprise cloud and hybrid network … more

9/21/23

Endpoints News Announces the 2023 Winners of the Endpoints 11 Awards, Highlighting Biotech’s Most Promising Startups

LAWRENCE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2023--Endpoints News, the biopharma industry’s leading source for breaking news, exclusive stories and deep analysis, today unveiled this year’s Endpoints … more

9/21/23

Independence man sentenced to 17 years for fraud schemes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Missouri man was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for two fraud schemes in which he sold unwitting victims rental equipment and real estate that did not … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/21/23

UAW members Dan Schlieman, with flag, and Brad Geer work the picket line during a strike Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex where Jeeps are made in Toledo, Ohio. (Jeremy Wadsworth/The Blade via AP)

Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike

Detroit carmakers are announcing more layoffs that they blame on fallout from the United Auto Workers strike. General Motors said Wednesday it idled a plant in Kansas with 2,000 workers because they … more

By DAVID KOENIG | 9/20/23

UCare donates $25,000 to Inspire Health Foundation to bolster interest in health careers among rural Kansas students

PITTSBURG, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 20, 2023--UCare, a leading independent, nonprofit health plan, today announces a $25,000 grant to Inspire Health Foundation in support of their work promoting … more

9/20/23

Leveraging Black & Veatch Solutions, Groundwater Replenishment Project Earns Water Environment Federation Project Excellence Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 20, 2023--The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has recognized a Black & Veatch -designed project — the Orange County Water District Groundwater … more

9/20/23

Today's announcement extends NetJets' existing fleet agreement, and includes options for an increasing number of aircraft each year, enabling NetJets to expand its fleet with Cessna Citation Ascend, Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude aircraft. (Photo: Business Wire)

Textron Aviation and NetJets sign record-breaking fleet agreement for up to 1,500 Cessna Citation jets

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 20, 2023--Textron Aviation and NetJets ® today announced a record-breaking fleet agreement for the option for NetJets to purchase up to 1,500 additional Cessna … more

9/20/23

Two leaders of KC street gang sentenced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Kansas City men who led 246, a violent street gang, were sentenced in federal court Monday, Sept. 18 for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy and other violent … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/20/23

Missouri man involved in two shootings sentenced

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield man involved in at least two local shootings was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for illegally possessing a firearm. Danyon Marquise Noble, 26, was … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 9/20/23

The newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series offers King Air customers increased performance, a quieter cabin and greater efficiency. (Photo: Business Wire)

McCauley's new high-performance propeller for Beechcraft King Air B300 series enters into service

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 19, 2023--McCauley Propeller Systems today announced the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 … more

9/19/23