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Kansas governor signs bill phasing out grocery sales tax

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has signed a plan from Republican lawmakers into law to phase out the state’s sales tax on groceries over three years. Kelly had a ceremony Wednesday at a grocery … more

5/11/22

Man pleads no contest in bridge shootings near Leavenworth

A 39-year-old man who authorities say randomly shot at drivers stopped on a bridge between Missouri and Kansas has pleaded no contest in the case. Jason Westrem, from Houston Lake, Missouri, entered … more

5/11/22

Kansas man convicted of killing 4-month-old daughter in 2018

A southern Kansas man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2018 death of his 4-month-old daughter. Television station KAKE reports that 36-year-old Andrew Franklin of Haysville … more

5/11/22

YRC: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) _ Yellow Corporation (YELL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $27.5 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it had a loss … more

5/10/22

EasyBins Opens New Online Grocery Service in Topeka, KS, Expands Service Areas in Kansas City and Wichita

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2022--EasyBins, a company solving the grocery logistics problem for suburban markets in North America, has expanded its online grocery marketplace to begin … more

5/10/22

Mary Lucas Joins Prime Capital Investment Advisors

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2022--Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) is pleased to announce Mary Lucas as its new director of financial planning and client experience. She has … more

5/10/22

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

Kansas City Star. May 6, 2022. Editorial: Can a cartoon character turn you LGBT? Kansas’ Sen. Roger Marshall seems to think so It’s becoming clearer by the day that the Republican Party … more

By The Associated Press | 5/10/22

AMC Entertainment: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) _ AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) on Monday reported a loss of $337.4 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Leawood, Kansas-based company said it had a loss … more

5/9/22

Richard P. Dealy, newly appointed independent director for Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) (Photo: Business Wire)

Compass Minerals Bolsters Board’s Financial Expertise Through Appointment of Richard Dealy as Independent Director

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2022--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced the appointment of Richard P. Dealy to the … more

5/9/22

LRS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF DITCH & ASSOCIATES IN COMPLEMENTARY BOLT-ON, TRANSACTION DENSIFYING ITS FOOTPRINT IN TOPEKA, KAN

Acquisition drives significant increase in regional market share, adding 9,000 residential and 400 commercial customers who will benefit from LRS best-in-class service offeringsTOPEKA, Kan., May 9, … more

5/9/22

Farrah Fleshman, scholarship recipient and daughter of a Corvias employee, plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in diagnostic imaging. After graduating, Farrah plans to give back to underserved communities by becoming a medical volunteer specializing in diagnostic imaging. (Photo: Business Wire)

Corvias Foundation Awards College Scholarships to Two Children of Corvias Employees

EAST GREENWICH, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2022--Corvias Foundation, a private foundation founded by Corvias Chairman John Picerne, today announced it has awarded college scholarships worth up to … more

5/9/22

Local Residents Get Free Access to Credit Score Program

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2022--CHES, Inc. received a $400,000 donation from UMB Bank, n.a., to support underserved communities with housing needs and to help clients improve their … more

5/9/22

FILE- Abortion-rights supporters rally at the State Capitol, on May 3, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states. Alabama and Oklahoma have enacted a ban with no exceptions. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions

Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states. But now roughly 20 states have abortion bans … more

By REBECCA BOONE and JOHN HANNA | 5/6/22

A destroyed house and other structures are seen in rural Sedgwick County, Kan., on Sunday, May 1, 2022, two days after a tornado was reported in the area. (Jaime Green/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

Some rural areas near Kansas tornado had no siren coverage

Some residents in rural Sedgwick County did not hear sirens going off before an EF-3 tornado struck the Wichita area. While most attention after Friday's tornado centered on the heavily populated … more

By MARGARET STAFFORD | 5/5/22

Compass: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) _ Compass Minerals International Inc. (CMP) on Thursday reported a loss of $12.1 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Overland Park, Kansas-based … more

5/5/22

Residential Home Health and Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Form Joint Venture for Home Health Services

Continua Home Health, a division of Tutera, will be managed by Residential Home HealthLEAWOOD, Kan., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutera Senior Living & Health Care and Residential Home Health, a … more

5/5/22

KOCH INDUSTRIES EARNS 2022 ENERGY STAR PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Koch wins highest EPA recognition for second consecutive year, enters Sustained Excellence categoryWICHITA, Kan., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koch Industries, Inc. ("Koch") today announced that it … more

5/5/22

Ex-Kansas police officer to face new manslaughter trial

A former Kansas police officer accused of shooting a man to death five years ago while on duty will face a new trial next month after his first trial ended in mistrial. Prosecutors tell the Kansas … more

5/5/22

The Kansas Livestock Association and Kansas Beef Council are highlighting the hard work of beef producers in the state during May, which is Beef Month.

May is Beef Month

Gov. Laura Kelly has declared May as Beef Month, and plans to officially sign the proclamation at Lyons Ranch near Manhattan in the coming weeks. more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 5/5/22

FILE - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks after signing into law a bill making it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison on April 12, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Stitt signed a Texas-style abortion ban on Tuesday that prohibits abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma joins Texas in offering glimpse of "post-Roe" world

Oklahoma has joined Texas this week with new abortion restrictions. The new law signed Tuesday by Oklahoma's governor offers a preview of what abortion care might look like if the U.S. Supreme Court … more

By SEAN MURPHY | 5/4/22