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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

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