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Republican senator urges defense firm CEOs to safeguard Spirit work
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is urging the CEOs of major defense companies to ensure that work performed by Spirit AeroSystems will not be disrupted by Boeing's planned acquisition of the Kansas-based supplier.
FHSU grad listed on Forbes Best-in-State list
Ryan Vavricka from the Kansas General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2024 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent...
While drought is receding in northeast Kansas, swaths of the state still parched
Earlier this month, Perry Lake rose to its highest levels since 2019, when water levels were more than double their averages, according to the United State Geological Survey. At its recent peak on July 10, the lake, which is northeast of Topeka, held more than 342,000 acre-feet of water, which is only slightly above the average for the reservoir.
Stuga Vodka creators find way back 'home' to make Kansas corn-based spirit
LINDSBORG — Meaning small house or cottage in Swedish, the word "Stuga" is all about home. Now the word has taken on a new meaning, as a brand of homegrown and crafted, corn-based Kansas vodka. The idea for a corn-based vodka came from husband and wife Hilary and Erin Condren after finding themselves back...
Hey Democrats, if you want a quick-fix Biden replacement, try Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly
Democrats’ efforts to dispose of President Joe Biden finally bore fruit Sunday, as the octogenarian exited the presidential race with (I imagine) a snarl and an under-his-breath “malarkey.” Panicky politicos feared a total GOP takeover of Washington, D.C. Now they have a clean slate and a huge task in front of them: finding someone else […] The post Hey Democrats, if you want a quick-fix Biden replacement, try Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Lenexa police approve pay increases for officers
LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Salary increases for city employees were recently approved in Lenexa. As a result, the Lenexa Police Department is the latest local police department to increase officer pay ranges. That follows the Independence Police Department and Kansas City Missouri Police Department. Each of those two departments announced...
Pierce City Fire Protection District asking for property tax increase for improvements
PIERCE CITY, Mo. (KY3) - Voters living within the Pierce City Fire Protection District in Lawrence, Barry, and Newton counties will decide on a tax increase during the August primary election. According to language on the ballot, proposition one is asking voters if the board of directors of the Pierce...
KU signs women’s golf to contract extension
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas women’s golf is investing in head coach Lindsay Kuhle for the long run. Kuhle is signing a three-year extension, KU director of athletics Travis Goff announced Monday, keeping her with the Jayhawks through the 2028-29 season. Since arriving to Lawrence in 2021, Kuhle has led KU women’s golf to back-to-back NCAA […]
Olathe OKs incentives for warehouse project but not before bigger talk about their purpose
A vote on incentives for a large industrial project in southern Olathe triggered a broader philosophical discussion about the city’s use of economic development tools with some councilmembers wondering if they could be used to nudge developers towards paying higher wages and building greener projects in the future. Last...
Classified staff in Lawrence school district could see 99-cent raises
The Lawrence school district has offered classified staff members 99-cent raises to their hourly wages as part of a tentative contract agreement. PAL-CWA has been advocating for a living wage for the custodians, paraeducators, food workers and other staff in the district it represents. Ross Allison-Natale, president of Communications Workers of America Local 6400, previously said the union has primarily focused on achieving a living wage for the 2024-25 year.
Youth Nab Titles at Bob Hines Swine Classic
More than 100 Kansas youth from 32 counties exhibited 250 pigs in the 2024 Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic this month in Manhattan. Youth had the opportunity to compete in a skillathon contest, photography contest and showmanship, in addition to prospect and market hog classes. Scott Dean, Lisco, Nebraska, judged showmanship as well as the prospect and market shows.
Van Go’s young artists to unveil custom benches at annual ceremony
Young artists in Lawrence arts organization Van Go will soon unveil 21 custom benches they designed and painted. Van Go, which is also a social service and employment agency for youth, each summer carries out its Benchmark program for artists ages 14 to 18. Each Van Go Summer JAMS Apprentice Artist is paired with a client — a local business, individual or organization.
Kansas Tennis Receives ITA All-Academic Team Award, Four Players Named ITA Scholar-Athlete
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas women's tennis team received multiple academic honors including All-Academic Team and four individual Scholar-Athlete awards, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced on Monday. As a team, Kansas was recognized as an All-Academic Team following another successful academic year in the classroom. During the 2024...
‘Bad Faith’ screening, panel on Christian nationalism coming to Lawrence
An upcoming event at Liberty Hall will feature a screening of the documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” followed by a panel discussion to dive deeper. The panel will include award-winning investigative journalist Anne Nelson, who was featured in the documentary; Amber Sellers, Lawrence...
In SMSD, one school raised $610,000 in donations, while another took in $300. Is that fair?
Donation statistics presented to a special committee Friday by Shawnee Mission School District administrators showed a lopsided giving advantage when it comes to the district’s wealthiest schools. But whether that disparity is resulting in more staff positions or better educational outcomes for those schools gifted more money wasn’t clear....
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