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FILE- In this photo from Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt answers questions during an interview in his office in Topeka, Kan. Schmidt, a Republican running for governor, has issued a legal opinion saying an anti-abortion measure up for a statewide vote would not hinder medical care for women facing life-threatening pregnancies. (AP Photo/John Hanna, File)

Kansas AG tries to tamp down fears about abortion measure

The attorney general of Kansas is trying to get ahead of arguments that an anti-abortion measure up for a statewide vote next week would hinder medical care for patients with life-threatening … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/25/22

Compass Minerals Announces Conference Calls to Provide Lithium Strategy Update and Discuss Fiscal 2022 Third-Quarter Results

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2022--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, will hold the following two conference calls in August and September … more

7/25/22

Hays board asked to remove satanism reference in dress code

The Hays School District is reconsidering its dress code for elementary and middle school students after a parent asked that a ban on clothes referring to satanism be removed. Mary Turner, who has … more

7/25/22

Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association Proudly Reveal the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award 2022 Preseason Watchlist

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2022--Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) and Jim Thorpe Association released today the prestigious Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watchlist. This list … more

7/25/22

An Iowa State Patrolman walks past a Maquoketa Caves State Park sign as police investigate a shooting that left several people dead, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Maquoketa, Iowa. The campground was evacuated in the wake of the shooting. (Nikos Frazier/Quad City Times via AP)

Parents, 6-year-old girl, fatally shot in tent at Iowa park

A 9-year-old boy who was camping at an Iowa state park with his parents and 6-year-old sister survived a shooting that killed the rest of his family. The victims were found in their tent early Friday … more

By AMY FORLITI | 7/23/22

Court: Kansas election chief's software change violated law

The Kansas Court of Appeals has ruled that the state's top elections official violated the state's open records law when he had office computer software altered so that it could no longer produce … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/22/22

FILE - Students from Olathe East High School are lead to a staging area to reunite with their parents after a shooting at the school in Olathe, Kan., on March 4, 2022. A school resource officer who shot and wounded a Kansas high school student during a confrontation in March believed his life was in danger and will not face charges, a prosecutor announced Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Prosecutor: Shooting at Kansas high school was justified

A prosecuty says a school resource officer who shot and wounded a Kansas high school student after the student shot him four times won’t face charges because he believed his life was in danger. … more

By MARGARET STAFFORD | 7/22/22

FILE - From left to right are Lander County Sheriff Ron Unger, Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts, Elko County Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza and Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association founder Richard Mack in the Elko City Park in Elko, Nev., on June 20, 2020. The Constitutional Sheriffs' group declares on its website that a sheriff's powers in a county are greater than those of any other official and "even supersedes the powers of the President.” (Jeff Mullins/The Daily Free Press via AP, File)

Conspiracy-promoting sheriffs claim vast election authority

There's been no evidence of any widespread fraud or manipulation of voting machines in 2020. Yet the sheriff in the most populous county in Kansas says he's investigating election fraud. Johnson … more

By JOHN HANNA and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY | 7/22/22

FILE - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt speaks during a news conference in St. Louis on Aug. 6, 2020. Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Thursday, July 21, 2022, filed suit to halt a new St. Louis measure, signed into law earlier that day by Mayor Tishaura Jones, that provides $1 million to help women get out-of-state abortions. Missouri is among several states that banned most abortion procedures after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June overturning the Roe v. Wade decision. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

St. Louis to help women get out-of-state abortion access

St. Louis has joined the growing list of Democrat-led cities seeking to help women gain abortion access, even in red states that have largely banned the procedures. Not long after Democratic Mayor … more

By JIM SALTER | 7/22/22

Aug. 2, 2022: Day of Decision, part 2

AUGUST 2, 2022: DAY OF DECISION is the title of the public forum that was to have taken place on Wednesday, July 13. more

7/22/22

3 Wichita officers suspended for inappropriate tweets

Wichita, Kansas, officials say they have suspended three police officers who were among several law enforcement officers who exchanged racist, homophobic or inappropriate tweets. City Manager Robert … more

7/21/22

Virtus merges with Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group to create Top 100 broker

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 21, 2022--Virtus LLC, a Kansas City-based insurance brokerage and consulting firm, today announced a partnership with Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group LLC … more

7/21/22

Ben Kennedy, left, and Alyssa Winters, left, wait at a door to speak with prospective voters about a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would allow legislators to further restrict or ban abortion, Friday, July 8, 2022, in Olathe, Kan. They are among about 300 college students brought into Kansas by the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America group, which backs the measure. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas vote could allow ban, but abortion foes mum on plans

A vote is looming in Kansas that could clear the way for the Legislature to more strictly regulate or ban abortion, but abortion opponents are hesitating to say what they intend to do if they win. … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/21/22

Hearing on proposed grain warehouse regulations set for Friday

A public hearing will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations that govern the administration of the Kansas Grain Warehouse Law. more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 7/21/22

Community Champions Nominated for Allstate’s 31st AFCA Good Works Team

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2022--Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) today announced the nominees for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team ®. The nominees … more

7/20/22

Capstone Green Energy to Provide 600 KW Microturbine System to a Renewable Natural Gas Station in Kansas

VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2022--Capstone Green Energy Corporation 's (NASDAQ: CGRN) exclusive distributor in Texas, Arizona, and the Gulf States, Lone Star Power Solutions, has … more

7/20/22

Equity Bancshares: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ Equity Bancshares Inc. (EQBK) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $15.3 million.The Wichita, Kansas-based bank said it had earnings of 94 cents per share. Earnings, … more

7/19/22

Missouri officer dies after being shot during traffic stop

A Missouri police officer has died after being shot while trying to conduct a traffic stop. Authorities said Officer Daniel Vasquez died Tuesday at a hospital after he was shot earlier in the day in … more

7/19/22

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Topeka Capital-Journal. July 15, 2022. Editorial: Every Kansas voter is responsible to ensure the claims they’re hearing are fair and accurate A lot of claims are being tossed around … more

By The Associated Press | 7/19/22

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.® Announces Quarterly Dividend

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2022--Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of … more

7/19/22