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Ron Estes highlights tech policy and manufacturing during late August updates
Rep. Ron Estes, who represents Kansas’ 4th district in the U.S. Congress, shared updates on his recent activities and policy positions through a series of posts on social media between August 26 and August 27, 2025.On August 26, Estes announced an...

Tracey Mann reflects on Kabul attack anniversary and highlights agriculture priorities
Tracey Mann, U.S. Congressman representing Kansas’s 1st district since 2021, marked the anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack in Kabul and discussed his background and recent visits to local agricultural and energy facilities in a series of posts...

Kansas scientists put AI to work to save prairie
Kansas State University scientists are enlisting the help of artificial intelligence in the effort to conserve what’s left of North America’s shrinking grasslands. Zak Ratajczak, an assistant professor and grassland biologist, says K-State...

Kansas State football fans can take free shuttle to Bill Snyder Family Stadium
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State University football fans will be able to take a free shuttle to the Wildcats’ home games this season at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kansas State’s 2025 home-opener is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, when the...

$100 billion data center coming to Kansas City's Northland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A $100 billion data center campus is coming to the Northland, Port KC announced Tuesday. Port KC said the campus will bring critical development infrastructure, significant community investment and long-term economic growth. The...

'We have completely lost control': Kansas City animal shelters speak on overcrowding crisis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City animal shelters are dealing with an overcrowding crisis. It’s a problem impacting shelters across the nation, and it begs the question: How did we get ourselves into this mess? To understand how we got here, let’s go...

The Kansas band that almost made it big in the 70s
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Fyre from Emporia were a good distributor away from widespread popularity with their 1977 album “Pyromancy.” When The Blue Things broke up in early 1968, Rich Bisterfeldt moved back to Kansas to start anew. He had started Fyre in...

Another Kansas city looking at common consumption area
by: Wil Day Posted: Aug 27, 2025 / 04:43 PM CDT Updated: Aug 27, 2025 / 04:44 PM CDT DODGE CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — Another Kansas community is exploring the creation of a common consumption area. Dodge City is looking at creating common consumption...

Lake Quivira Country Club's Century-Old Golf Course Leads Kansas City Golf Courses In Environmental Stewardship With Natural Spring-Fed Design And 21-Year Tree City Recognition
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Lake Quivira Country Club – A stunning aerial view of Lake Quivira Country Club's 18-hole championship golf course, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the scenic lake."Lake Quivira Country Club leads environmental...

Lil Wayne shocks Kansas City crowd pausing concert to salute Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement
Actualizado 27/08/2025 - 15:47 CDT It wasn't just another night of music in Kansas City. Fans expected Lil Wayne to bring his usual energy and legendary setlist, but nobody expected him to pause mid-show for something completely different. With...

Industry experts weigh in on Taylor Swift’s engagement ring
27th August 2025 By Ruth Faulkner Taylor Swift’s engagement to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has inevitably prompted speculation over her choice of engagement ring — and the jewellery industry has been quick to offer its views on the...

Agreement for CASTLE construction contract appr…
After discussion from both residents and City Council members, a resolution pertaining to construction at O'Fallon's Center of Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement (CASTLE) was approved 6-3 at the council’s Aug. 14 meeting. The resolution...

Bridal industry speculates on dress for Taylor Swift after engagement announcement
(WJAR) — Some recent news from Grammy winning artist Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chief player Travis Kelce is hard to just shake it off. The famous couple dropped a picture on Instagram announcing their engagement and the internet went in a...

Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City a Buy?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) transformed itself into a railway powerhouse, and the numbers are starting to show it. Over the past year, CPKC stock has climbed more than 30%, outperforming both the TSX and its North American rail peers....
U.S. Transportation Department announces plan to take over D.C.'s Union Station
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on Wednesday announced that his department plans to take over the management of Union Station, a major transportation hub in the U.S. capital. "Instead of being a point of...

Security Drone Deters Theft at Kansas City Auto Dealership
First-of-its-kind BVLOS waiver enables nationwide deployment of security drones Titan Protection and Consulting announced that its self-docking, remote-piloted security drone successfully deterred a theft attempt at Molle Toyota in Kansas City....

The ‘Phenomenon’ of Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Is ‘Reshaping an Entire Industry,’ Said Jewelry Expert
Notable People Taylor Swift's huge, expensive engagement ring is causing a stir. Here's what a jewelry expert said about it. Published on August 27, 2025 2 min read Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married, and her enormous,...

Tracey Mann discusses legislative priorities for agriculture and energy
Tracey Mann, U.S. Congressman representing Kansas’s 1st district, highlighted his legislative priorities and recent activities in a series of posts on X between August 22 and August 25, 2025.On August 22, Mann described new legislation as a...

OPENING REMARKS FOR 'ENERGY AND THE ECONOMY: THE NEW ENERGY LANDSCAPE' CONFERENCE
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan delivered this address to open the conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Kansas City in Houston. Thank you for...

Rep. Ron Estes visits businesses and attends industry convention in Kansas district
Rep. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas 4th District | Congressman Ron Estes Official WebsiteRep. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas 4th District | Congressman Ron Estes Official Website U.S. Congressman Ron Estes, a Republican...