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Sagepoint Energy Expands RNG Portfolio With Two Acquisitions

CARMEL, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 18, 2025--Sagepoint Energy, LLC (“Sagepoint” or the “Company”), a leading provider of waste-to-energy solutions, today announced the closing of two … more

3/18/25

This image provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol shows the aftermath of a pileup on Interstate 70 near Goodland, Kan., caused by a dust storm and involving more than 70 vehicles, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Kansas Highway Patrol via AP)

A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly

Dust storms have proven deadly to motorists across the U.S. for years. Authorities say a dust storm last week reduced visibility to nearly zero on Interstate 70 in western Kansas. The loss of … more

By JOHN HANNA | 3/18/25

A massive storm system moving across the United States unleashed winds that triggered deadly dust storms and fanned wildfires. Nearly 300 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Oklahoma due to fire.

At least 26 dead in massive US storm after Kansas reports 8 fatalities

At least 26 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. Kansas authorities said eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm Friday. But as of Saturday … more

By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI, JULIE WALKER and REBECCA REYNOLDS | 3/15/25

BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

- Revenue increased 12% to $21 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $19 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 -OLATHE, Kan., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler National … more

3/14/25

This satellite image from NOAA shows a March megastorm building across the United States, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (NOAA via AP)

Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk

A sweeping storm system moving across the U.S. threatens to bring tornadoes, blizzards and possibly wildfires to different regions of the country. The National Weather Service says an outbreak of … more

By The Associated Press | 3/14/25

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, accompanied by investigator in charge Brice Banning, left, speaks about the recent mid-air collision of an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, at a news conference in Washington, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crash

The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., revealed an alarming number of recent close calls just outside the nation’s capital. Now aviation … more

By JOHN HANNA and JOHN SEEWER | 3/13/25

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation X and X+ following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. (Photo Credit: Textron Aviation)

Cessna Citation X and X+ Customers Benefit From Starlink High-Speed Internet Availability

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2025--Textron Aviation today announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation X and X+ following the Federal Aviation … more

3/13/25

Nussbaum Law Group, P.C. and Roberts Law Firm US, PC Announce a $73.5 Million Class Action Settlement with Mylan on Behalf of Direct Purchasers of EpiPen® or Generic EpiPen

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2025--Nussbaum Law Group, P.C. and Roberts Law Firm US, PC:COURT-ORDERED LEGAL NOTICEUNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS If you purchased … more

3/13/25

WellSky® Partners With UF Health to Transform Behavioral Healthcare Access for Florida Residents

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2025--WellSky, a global health and community care technology and services company, and UF Health St. Johns Care Connect, a community outreach program of … more

3/13/25

Hangar A and Bungii Announce Expedited Nationwide Delivery Partnership

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 12, 2025--An industry-first partnership between Hangar A and Bungii paves the way for businesses to provide next-day, big and bulky delivery to consumers … more

3/12/25

Cessna Citation Longitude interior built in Textron Aviation's Interiors Manufacturing Facility (Photo: Business Wire)

Textron Aviation Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation and Excellence at Interiors Manufacturing Facility

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 12, 2025--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Interiors Manufacturing Facility (IMF), a … more

3/12/25

Crop Insurers Release 2024 Results as 2025 Sales Closing Date Nears

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 12, 2025--With the March 17 deadline approaching for farmers to purchase crop insurance for spring seeded crops like corn and soybeans, National Crop … more

3/12/25

FILE - Salvage crews work near the wreckage site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 4, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, file)

A timeline of the January air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001

The Jan. 29 collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger airplane over the Potomac River in Washington killed 67 people. That makes it the deadliest plane crash in the country since 2001. The … more

By JOSH FUNK | 3/11/25

Orange EV Announces New Industry-Leading 7.5-Year Warranty Covering Battery, Powertrain & Electric Components

KANSAS CITY, Kan., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange EV, the leading manufacturer of electric terminal trucks, has introduced a new 7.5-year warranty covering battery, powertrain, and electric … more

3/11/25

5 years of COVID-19 underscore value of coordinated efforts to manage disease – while CDC, NIH and WHO face threats to their ability to respond to a crisis

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Katherine A. Foss, Middle Tennessee State University(THE CONVERSATION) Five years ago, … more

Katherine A. Foss | 3/11/25

What To Say (and Not Say) to Police During an Arrest | Criminal Defense Attorneys, Wichita

WICHITA, Kan., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Being arrested is often an overwhelming and stressful experience, but how you handle yourself in those critical moments can have a lasting impact on your … more

3/10/25

Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plants

Facing spiking energy demand, U.S. states are pressing for ways to build new power plants faster as policymakers try to protect residents from higher electric bills and keep their economies on track. … more

By MARC LEVY | 3/9/25

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum walks to the House Chamber before of President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Tribes, Native American students file lawsuit over Bureau of Indian Education firings

Three tribal nations and five Native American students have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of failing its legal obligations to tribes when it cut jobs at Bureau of … more

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER | 3/7/25

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Adds New Items & Returning Fan Favorites to Menu

Freddy's responds to guest demand with 10 permanent menu additions, strengthening franchisee appeal.NEW frozen custard treats: Cold Brew Caramel Crunch, Reese's® Royale, OREO® Double Trouble, and … more

3/6/25

FILE - A briefcase of a census taker is seen as she knocks on the door of a residence, Aug. 11, 2020, in Winter Park, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Judge pauses GOP states' lawsuit to limit people in the US illegally from census count

A federal judge has agreed with Trump administration lawyers to pause a lawsuit filed by four Republican state attorneys general that attempted to exclude people in the U.S. illegally from numbers … more

By MIKE SCHNEIDER | 3/6/25