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Kansas neighbors rally against $37 million flood plan that would pave temporary lanes through front yards
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (421+ words) In east Wichita, Kansas, a $37 million drainage project has become a flashpoint for one neighborhood. City officials describe it as a safety improvement for a street that repeatedly floods, but residents say the plan would dramatically change their neighborhood. The…...
Business Bulletin: AlignLife expands; AAA Translation rates; MU Health Care earns
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (118+ words) Here are this week’s local business awards, acquisitions and donations. Early this year, Rock Hill city officials asked the state to investigate the cannabis smell coming from the warehouse. The Chesterfield-based venture capital firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in St....
Springfield family says this plant they have had for 50 years only blooms at night
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (885+ words) The night-blooming cereus is a common name referring to many cacti that bloom at night. On the front porch of her Springfield home, Nikki Heath waits for a single flower to bloom. It’s around 9 p.m. The sun has set, and…...
KanEquip JCB Opens Kansas City Facility to Support Growing Regional Demand
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (424+ words) KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KanEquip JCB has expanded its presence into the Kansas City market with a new location designed to provide JCB equipment sales, service, and support to customers throughout the region. Located at 3550 Fairbanks Avenue in Kansas…...
Remembering the 'Jolly Green Giant"
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (51+ words) If this photo looks strangely familiar, you might have seen this car featured here back in December 2023. But since it was just three days before Christmas and all the family excitement that comes with that time of year, you may…...
Northwest Missouri flight group acquires controlled interest in charter company
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (316+ words) ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Northwest Missouri Aero Group announced on Sept 14. that it has acquired a controlling interest in Kansas City-based charter flight company, ATD Flight Systems. The group, led by St. Joseph-based managing partner Lute Atieh, plans…...
Springfield energy program provides fixed rates until 2027
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (36+ words) The City of Springfield's Community Choice Power Supply Program is offering lower electricity rates to residents and businesses. The City of Springfield's Community Choice Power Supply Program is offering lower electricity rates to residents and businesses....
Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destination to Springfield, Missouri
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (268+ words) Crunch Springfield, MO will feature the innovative Crunch 3.0 design for an elevated gym-goer experience Crunch Springfield will debut the new Crunch 3.0 design, combining modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality to deliver an upgraded fitness experience. Fusing fitness with entertainment to make…...
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, succeeded by his son
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (615+ words) Warren Buffett will step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, effective immediately, and become chairman emeritus, the Omaha-based conglomerate announced early Friday. Red Bull acrobatic pilot Kevin Coleman performs during the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show at Offutt…...
Missouri cannabis regulators recall pre-rolled joints after mold found in testing
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (463+ words) Last year, state cannabis regulators began double checking the work of licensed testing labs to catch potential problems with mold, pesticides and other contaminants (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). State cannabis regulators issued a recall Wednesday after random testing found mold…...