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FILE - A health worker administers a measles test on Fernando Tarin, of Seagraves, Texas, at a mobile testing site outside Seminole Hospital District, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here's what to know

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have 370 cases in total. Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s … more

By DEVI SHASTRI | 3/25/25

Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

The Prairie Land Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed land in Illinois that was promised to the tribe’s leader 175 years ago but stolen by the federal government 20 years later. A law signed by Gov. JB … more

By JOHN O'CONNOR | 3/25/25

Great Plains News Digest

The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. … more

3/25/25

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

GOP-led states push for unfettered school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education

Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut the strings attached to their federal education aid, a goal conservatives have long dreamed of that now appears … more

By COLLIN BINKLEY | 3/25/25

Orange EV Terminal Trucks Selected by ABF Freight to Expand EV Fleet

KANSAS CITY, Kan., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange EV today announces that ABF Freight, an ArcBest company and leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, continues its commitment to sustainable … more

3/25/25

Dream First Bank Enters Agreement to Acquire BancCentral

SYRACUSE, Kansas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 24, 2025--Dream First Bank is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire Oklahoma-based BancCentral, which includes the bank’s branches … more

3/24/25

What's the Difference Between Blackmail and Extortion? | Wichita Criminal Defense Law Firm

WICHITA, Kan., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered what the difference between extortion and blackmail is? While their similarities often cause people to use the terms … more

3/24/25

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Monday, Mar. 24.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

3/24/25

Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Sunday, Mar. 23.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

3/23/25

CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Gladstone, Mo., will celebrate its grand opening March 26. This is the first event for the 23 locations across four states where Humana's primary care brands, CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Senior Primary Care, are opening centers conveniently located next to Walmart stores. CenterWell Gladstone has been open and seeing patients since December 2024. Centers in Florida, Georgia and Texas will also host grand opening events later this spring. Photo credit: Katie Couric Media

CenterWell Bringing Convenient, Personalized Health Care to Seniors at Gladstone Walmart

GLADSTONE, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 20, 2025--CenterWell Senior Primary Care® is celebrating the grand opening of its new center located next to the Walmart in Gladstone, Missouri, March 26, from … more

3/20/25

The streets are covered with snow after a storm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Margery Beck)

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at … more

By HANNAH FINGERHUT and MARGERY A. BECK | 3/19/25

WaverBed Partners with Leading Hotels to Transform Sleep Experiences and Drive New Revenue Streams

Early adopter hotels see success with WaverBed Sleep Aid Room upgrades, making great sleep accessible to all guestsKANSAS CITY, Kan., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WaverLabs, the pioneers behind … more

3/19/25

Purina Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow Announce Kansas Puppy and New York Kitten as First "Chief Snuggle Officers" ahead of National Puppy Day

Winners will serve as brand ambassadors and receive $25,000 "salary", with matching donation to Greater Good charitiesST. LOUIS, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow have … more

3/18/25

ACERTUS Acquires Bluestar Auto Movers and Bluestar Corporate Relocation Service

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 18, 2025--ACERTUS, the largest automotive logistics-as-a-service platform, today announced its strategic acquisition of Bluestar Auto Movers and Bluestar … more

3/18/25

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