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Kansas City paramedic sustains minor injury while transporting patient, department says
KMBC 9 - Missouri
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June 20, 2025
A Kansas City Fire Department paramedic was taken to the hospital for evaluation after they were hurt while transporting a patient. Video above: Friday's 9 Things to Know: Firework Sales Begin in KC Metro Around 10 a.m. Friday, the paramedic...
Opinion: Renewable energy faces uncertainty
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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Kansas is a national leader in renewable energy. Over 40% of our electricity is generated by wind. This has created thousands of jobs, over $11 billion in capital investment, and tens of millions of dollars in revenue to Kansas communities. A new...
Proposals in Congress would threaten Kansas infrastructure and public safety
Great Bend Tribune - Kansas
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As president of the Kansas County Highway Association, I am concerned by continued efforts in the nation’s capital that would make Kansas highways more dangerous for motorists while damaging infrastructure, especially bridges. Special interest...
Dunleavy veto puts $600 million in federal transportation funds at risk
Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska
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A line-item veto of a state match for federal dollars could risk $600 million in federal transportation project funding, Alaska Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Katherine Keith said Wednesday. Keith provided an update on the second...
KDOT construction closing I-135 junction in Wichita this weekend
KNSS - Kentucky
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June 20, 2025
The Kansas Department of Transportation will close both northbound and southbound I-135 in Wichita for construction beginning Friday, June 20, through Saturday afternoon. Rain last weekend delayed work on a bridge. Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday,...
Kansas City’s first heat wave of the summer won’t let up until next week. Even nights will be hot
KCUR - Missouri
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June 20, 2025
The first official day of summer is hitting Kansas City fast — bringing an abrupt end to the metro's moderate spring. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Kansas City area, including Jackson, Johnson, Wyandotte, Platte...
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Opens National Distribution Center in Shawnee, Kansas
Autochannel
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NEW YORK, June 19, 2025 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art national distribution center in Shawnee, Kansas. The 575,000-square-foot facility was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting...
Chicken Salad Chick opens first restaurant in Kansas
Verdict Food Service
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June 19, 2025
US-based fast casual restaurant Chicken Salad Chick has expanded its footprint to Kansas, opening its first location in the state at 9222 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Known for its Southern hospitality and a variety of chicken salad flavours, the...
Final Call: Performers still sought for 2025 Kansas City Renaissance Festival
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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June 19, 2025
BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (KCTV) - Those who wish to transport themselves back to a time of kings and queens, jesters and magicians, have been called upon to throw their hat in the ring for the final casting call of the 2025 Kansas City Renaissance...
GOP and Christian legal group battle ‘Censorship-Industrial Complex’
Baptist News Global
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June 20, 2025
“I have stopped all government censorship and brought back free speech in America,” President Donald Trump told Congress in March. “It’s back.” He was referring to one of the many executive orders he signed on inauguration day: “Restoring Freedom...
Kansas resident sentenced to three decades for child pornography charges
Sunflower State News - Kansas
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June 18, 2025
Duston J. Slinkard Acting United States Attorney for the District of Kansas | Department of JusticeDuston J. Slinkard Acting United States Attorney for the District of Kansas | Department of Justice A Kansas resident has been sentenced to 30 years...
Kansas natives and former Cougars Ray Bechard and Mike Warren honored as NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award recipients
Great Bend Post - Kansas
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Former Barton Community College Head Coaches Ray Bechard and Mike Warren were recognized Tuesday as recipients of the Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This is the...
Lawrence playwright tells story of migration to Kansas for opportunities
KSHB - Missouri
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June 19, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Lawrence community can gather to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday by attending a stage play by a local playwright who is telling the story of her parent's migration from Mississippi to Kansas in search of better opportunities....
Kansas woman sentenced to decades in prison for production of child porn
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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June 18, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 25-year-old Kansas woman will spend the next 30 years in prison for the production of child porn. The U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas announced on Wednesday, June 18, that Chloe W. Gullotto,...
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Partner with C1 to Lead Innovation in Education Technology
The Bulletin - Kansas
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June 18, 2025
Bridging Technology and Education for Student Success BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- C1, the global technology solution provider elevating connected human experiences, today announced its continued partnership with Kansas City,...
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City now open
Hotels Mag
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The 228-room Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is now open. The hotel includes indoor and outdoor pools, several dining venues and more than 14,000 square feet of event space. The six-story property, developed by Sunflower Development Group in...
“They were trying to replace me”: Taylor Swift’s interview about industry pressure resurfaces as she stays by Travis Kelce's side in Florida
The Times of India
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Taylor Swift has been very vocal of all the struggles she faced in her career.(Image via John Medina/Getty) Travis Kelce has found a great support system in Taylor Swift, and at the moment, the two are together in Florida as the NFL star preps for...
Kansas City Dental Lab: The Best Equipment, Materials, and Techs to Deliver the Finest Restorations
Dentistry Today
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June 18, 2025
Kansas City Dental Lab uses the finest equipment and materials in the world and spends tremendous amounts of time training their lab technicians, as well as paying them some of the highest salaries in the United States. That allows us to create a...
De Soto businesses prepare for growth as Panasonic plant nears production
KSHB - Missouri
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June 19, 2025
KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig covers the cities of Shawnee and Mission. She also focuses on issues surrounding the cost of health care, saving for retirement and personal debt. Share your story idea with Elyse. The De Soto, Kansas, City Council...
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Goodwyn Mills Cawood designs YMCA for Seneca
SC Biz News - South Carolina
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June 19, 2025
Under Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial construction projects going on across South Carolina. Architects, contractors, engineers and other players in the construction industry are welcome to submit projects...