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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

GeoChemicals Wins Landmark Litigation Against Midland-Based Jacam Catalyst

HUTCHINSON, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 4, 2024--GeoChemicals, an oil and gas chemical manufacturing, sales and service business, today announced its decisive victory in litigation against … more

6/4/24

Black & Veatch Water Report: Data, Cybersecurity and Resiliency Planning Hold Promise for Water Industry Amid Aging Workforce, Climate Change

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 4, 2024--Against the backdrop of consistent concerns plaguing the U.S. water industry — aging workforce and infrastructure, along with the ongoing threat … more

6/4/24

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 Tuesday, June11, 2024. The AP more

By The Associated Press | 6/4/24

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that voting is not a fundamental right. What's next for voters?

A split Kansas Supreme Court ruling last week found that voting is not a fundamental right listed in the state Constitution’s Bill of Rights. While four of the high court's seven justices backed … more

By MARGERY A. BECK | 6/3/24

Black & Veatch IgniteX Carbon Dioxide Removal Accelerator Program Selects 6 Startups

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2024--As new reports of a record spike in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels intensify climate change concerns, Black & Veatch has selected six … more

6/3/24

Rob Romeijn protests property taxes outside Rockdale County offices in Conyers, Ga., on April 23, 2024. Romeijn says the increase in the taxable value of his house is unfair, but future increases in taxable values could be curbed if Georgia voters approve a referendum in November. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)

With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes

Rising home values have led to higher real estate taxes around the U.S. Now many states are looking to provide relief to frustrated residents. New laws enacted in Alabama, Colorado and Wyoming will … more

By DAVID A. LIEB | 6/2/24

FILE - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach speaks during a news conference, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. The Kansas Supreme Court's majority has held that there is no state constitutional right to vote in the state. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas Constitution does not include a right to vote, state Supreme Court majority says

The Kansas Supreme Court's majority has held that there is no state constitutional right to vote in the state. The assertion came in the court's opinion on a ballot signature verification measure in … more

By MARGERY A. BECK | 5/31/24

Black & Veatch Names Proven Energy, Natural Resources Executive Steve Meck as Global Sustainability Leader’s General Counsel

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2024--Global sustainability and critical infrastructure leader Black & Veatch has appointed Steve Meck as general counsel and chief compliance … more

5/30/24

WellSky® and Ava Launch Groundbreaking Solution to Combat Staffing Crisis for Home-Based Care Agencies

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2024--WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company, today announced the release of WellSky TeamEngage powered by Ava, a … more

5/30/24

Natural Grocers® Grant Subsidizes Women's Entry Fees for Annual Jesse Blancarte Time Trial in Gardner, Kansas: June 16, 2024

LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers Cycling (with the support of their title sponsor, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ®) is proud to support women's bike racing at the … more

5/30/24