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Children’s Mercy Kansas City acquires cardiology unit
Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Mo.), as a part of its pediatric partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities, acquired Pediatrix Cardiology of Springfield (Mo.), reported Springfield Daily Citizen July 11. Pediatrix Cardiology was divested by its parent, Pediatrix Medical Group. CMKC's acquisition is part of its mission to maintain pediatric specialties...
Decades in the making — City of Salina enters into a federal cost-sharing program with the Army Corps of Engineers
On Monday, July 15, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran participated in a ceremonial signing event with the Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina to facilitate the transfer of the Smoky Hill River Project to a new program under the Corps of Engineers. The event took place at 1:30...
Lance Leipold Has a Chance to Pass Bill Snyder as the Greatest Kansas College Football Coach
There’s been a lot of talk surrounding the way head coach Lance Leipold has rebuilt Kansas. Some have even compared it to Bill Snyder’s turnaround of Kansas State University. One ESPN article said Leipold’s rebuild has been more impressive, while here at Heartland College Sports, some have called that out as ridiculous and uninformed. Either way, what both of these men did and have done for their respective universities has been commendable and impressive.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: National Tour Returns to Kansas for Lakeside, 81 Doubleheader
The American Sprint Car Series National Tour roars back from a three-week hiatus for the second doubleheader weekend of the year in Kansas. First up is a stop at Lakeside Speedway for the 11th time in Series history on Friday, July 19 in Kansas City. From there, competitors will make the three-hour drive to 81 Speedway near Wichita and go to battle on Saturday, July 20.
Emergency water order ends in Douglas, Shawnee Counties
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Residents in rural parts of eastern Shawnee County and western Douglas County were being warned to limit water usage Tuesday. The Douglas County Rural Water District #3 issued a press release on July 16 on a local water emergency. The district reported it was unable to produce water due to the […]
Wheat Scoop: Sorghum U / Wheat U
Take a break from the Kansas heat and join Kansas Wheat at High Plains Journal’s Sorghum U/Wheat U event on Tuesday, August 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wichita. “Kansas Wheat looks forward to Sorghum U/Wheat U each year as an educational event designed to help producers make their operations more efficient, effective and profitable,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin. “Through breakout sessions and producer panels, the event addresses current challenges and trends in technology, management practices and marketing. All attendees will head home with information they can immediately put into practice.”
CAMPBELL: Can dry soils affect anhydrous ammonia applications in KS?
In drier years I get this question. When the soil is dry, will it be able to hold anhydrous ammonia or will some or most of the ammonia be lost shortly after application?. There are three factors that come into play when applying anhydrous ammonia to dry soils. Chemical -...
K-State Agriculture Today: 1726 – Properly Reporting 4-H Income and Foreign Accounts…Cotton Pests
00:01:05 – Ag Law Reminders for Producers: Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn law professor, kicks off the show by talking through his recent blog article that covers topics from reporting 4-H income to foreign bank accounts. 00:12:05 – Insect Pests in Kansas Cotton: K-State Extension agronomist, Logan Simon, continues...
Two drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
A pair of drugmakers filed federal lawsuits challenging constitutionality of a new Kansas law designed to strengthen a federal drug discount program. The post Two drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
‘Sandlot’ coming back to Liberal
Summertime is baseball season, and along with the professional players in the organized game, children across American can be found playing a pickup game of the favorite pastime this time of year. For many, the 1993 classic movie, “The Sandlot,” symbolized young Americans’ passion with the game, and for the...
Pye-Barker Acquires Garden City Fire & Safety in Southwest Kansas
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Garden City Fire & Safety, expanding its reach to communities and businesses in southwest Kansas. Through the partnership, Pye-Barker grows its Kansas customer base for long-term fire protection service, inspections, testing and maintenance. Family-owned and operated, Garden City Fire & Safety, located in Garden...
Former Wichita State basketball player Henry Carr dies
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Henry Carr, who played basketball at Wichita State from 1983-87 and was the brother of former WSU star and NBA player Antoine Carr, died early Tuesday morning, according to a social media post from Antoine Carr. Like his older brother Antoine, Henry played at Wichita Heights...
Fiesta Topeka King and Queen enjoying the party
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fiesta Topeka is underway!. The Our Lady of Guadalupe community cut the ribbon on the 91st annual event Tuesday evening. Before night two’s festivities began, Queen Gabriela Flores and King Esteban Tetuan took a break by visiting Eye on NE Kansas. Watch the video to...
Reward offered in attack on Kansas police officer
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A reward of $6,000 is being offered for the tip that will lead detectives to identifying the individual responsible for a vicious attack on a Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer. Just after 10p.m. July 7, a uniformed KCKPD officer was exiting his patrol vehicle at the East...
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