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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks before members of the state Legislature and others before signing what he and others say is the most significant water legislation in 40 years in Phoenix, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Climate change and a nearly 30-year drought forced Arizona to come up with the $1.2 billion plan to augment water supplies and boost conservation efforts. (AP Photo/Bob Christie)

Governor signs $1.2B water plan as Arizona faces cutbacks

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that will provide $1.2 billion over three years to boost long-term water supplies for the desert state and implement conservation efforts that will see … more

By BOB CHRISTIE | 7/6/22

MGP Names Sean Wirtz as Director of Business Development and Integration

New role enhances M&A activity and organic growth initiativesATCHISON, Kan., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading supplier of distilled spirits, branded … more

7/6/22

Wilson & Company Celebrates 90 Years

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 6, 2022--Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers & Architects, an award-winning architectural, engineering, and construction company, is announcing the 90th … more

7/6/22

The military family housing partnership between Corvias and the U.S. Army at Fort Riley kicked off the third phase of the solar energy program to deliver nearly 4.4MW of ground mount solar within the housing community. The three combined phases will offset more than 40% of the annual electricity consumed by on-post family housing. (Photo: Business Wire)

Corvias to Offset Nearly Half of Annual Electricity Consumed by On-Post Housing at Fort Riley

FORT RILEY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 6, 2022--Corvias is kicking off the third phase of its solar energy program at Fort Riley that, when complete, will bring nearly 17MW of renewable energy to … more

7/6/22

Riordan Clinic Welcomes New Integrative Oncologist

-- Dr. Kirsten West to join cancer care team July 11 --WICHITA, Kan., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Riordan Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO to its … more

7/6/22

Delia Lister, an instructor in the PSU Biology Department and director of the university’s Nature Reach program, has been appointed to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission.

PSU faculty member appointed to KDWP Commission

Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced the appointment of Pittsburg State University faculty member Delia Lister to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. more

Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net | 7/6/22

Ribbon cutting with owners and three generations of employees from founding TATRO family (Photo: Business Wire)

TATRO Celebrates 70th Anniversary and Grand Opening of New Headquarters

GARDEN CITY, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 5, 2022--After 70 years of proudly serving the Garden City and surrounding community, TATRO is excited to announce the grand opening of its new headquarters … more

7/5/22

Editorial Roundup: Missouri

Kansas City Star. June 29, 2022. Editorial: A Missouri vote on abortion? Conservatives are terrified of what the voters would say In May, weeks before the U.S. Supreme Court discarded the … more

By The Associated Press | 7/5/22

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Manhattan Mercury. June 28, 2022. Editorial: A silver lining after unimaginable tragedy It’s the nature of news that we mostly report “bad” things. So we were glad last week to be able … more

By The Associated Press | 7/5/22

FILE - Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach speaks in Leavenworth, Kan., on July 8, 2019. Kansas voters have said no to Kobach twice over the past four years., but the immigration hard-liner is pursuing a political comeback. Kobach is running for Kansas attorney general after losing a general election for governor in 2018 and a Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kobach looks for comeback in Kansas after losing 2 big races

Kansas voters have said no to Kris Kobach twice over the past four years, but the immigration hard-liner is pursuing a political comeback. Kobach is running for Kansas attorney general after losing a … more

By JOHN HANNA | 7/5/22

Wichita police promote officer who killed man

The Wichita Police Department has promoted an officer who killed an unarmed man in a “swatting” incident. The Wichita Eagle reported Sunday that Justin Rapp was promoted to detective on June 25. … more

7/3/22

Two dead, one injured in shooting in Sedgwick County

Two people are dead and a third is wounded in a shooting near Wichita in Sedgwick County. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a call reporting a shooting at 5:15 a.m. … more

7/2/22

Rally House Introduces First Store in Branson, MO

BRANSON, Mo., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House is ecstatic to expand in Missouri with a brand-new location in Branson. Rally House Shoppes at Branson Hills gives Midwest fans a tremendous … more

7/1/22

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018 file photo, Lamonte McIntyre, convicted of a 1994 double homicide in Kansas City, Kan., sits before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Topeka Kan. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., has agreed to pay $12.5 million to McIntyre, who spent 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit, and the his mother to settle their lawsuit which had sought up to $123 million in damages.  (Thad Allton/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP, File)

Kansas wrongful conviction lawsuit reaches $12.5M settlement

A local government in Kansas has agreed to pay $12.5 million to a man and his mother after he spent 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit. The Unified Government of Wyandotte … more

7/1/22

‘Drought emergency’ declared in 34 Kansas counties

Effective June 27, Gov. Laura Kelly has approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #22-06. more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 7/1/22

State agencies offer Fourth of July holiday travel tips

This upcoming holiday weekend will be celebrated by many hitting the road and traveling to and through the Sunflower State. more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 7/1/22

U.S. News & World Report Names The Welstone At Mission Crossing a Best Senior Living Award Winner

The Mission, Kansas-based Independent Living community placed atop the newest rankings by U.S. News and World Report, which identify the top-performing communities across key senior living segments … more

Discovery Senior Living | 6/30/22

Cinemark announces the opening of its Cinemark Riverton and XD theatre in Riverton, Utah. (Photo: Business Wire)

Cinemark Brings the Ultimate Cinematic Experience to Riverton with Mountain View Village Theatre Now Open

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 30, 2022--Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theatre companies, today announced the grand opening of its Cinemark … more

6/30/22

Beloit, Kansas: A Longtime Leader in Electrification Gets a Solar Upgrade

BELOIT, Kan. & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 30, 2022--Priority Power (“Priority Power”) is proud to add to the storied history of electrification in Beloit, Kansas with the official opening … more

6/30/22

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Hostess Brands Appoints Darryl Riley to Be Company’s First Chief Sustainability Officer

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 30, 2022--Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK), a leading sweet snacks company, today announced that Darryl Riley has been appointed to the newly created position of … more

6/30/22