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09/24/2024

Kansas sees a dip in its Rural Mainstreet Economy, farmland prices, and new hiring, but there’s a silver lining with growth in agricultural goods and livestock exports in latest report from Creighton University.

The region’s Rural Mainstreet Index for September shrank to 37.5 from August’s 40.9, the region’s lowest score since the beginning of the pandemic. A score of 50 is considered growth neutral, while anything below 50 is considered contraction. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading ...

09/11/2024

Jeremiah Buck, owner of Papa Murphy's Pizza in Wichita, has implemented a “Pay for A’s” program to invest in his young staff’s futures and reward both high school and college students for each A they receive in their classes.

Jeremiah Buck, owner of Papa Murphy’s in Wichita, has implemented a “Pay for A’s” program to invest in his young staff’s futures and reward both high school and college students for each A they receive in their classes. The “Pay for As” program, which Buck adopted in 2019, started on a...

09/10/2024

A recent survey by HirePaths, in partnership with the Kansas State Department of Education, revealed a shift in Kansas parents’ attitudes towards their children’s post-high school education, with a notable 11% drop in those favoring immediate enrollment in four-year colleges and increased openness to apprenticeships and technical schools.

A recent survey by HirePaths, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Education, revealed a shift in Kansas parents’ attitudes towards their children’s post-high school education, with a notable 11% drop in those favoring immediate enrollment in four-year colleges and increased openness to ...

09/06/2024

Kansas business conditions decreased to 46.5 in August, down from 48.0 in July, according to the monthly Business Conditions Index compiled by Creighton UniversityCreighton University.

TOPEKA, Kan.- Kansas business conditions decreased to 46.5 in August, down from 48.0 in July, according to the monthly Business Conditions Index compiled by Creighton University. The index is the average of individual scores measuring new orders, production or sales, delivery lead time, employment,....

08/29/2024

The University of Kansas has received a $500,000 Forging Opportunities for Research Growth and Entrepreneurship (FORGE) grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

The grant will be used to establish new products and programs that help KU entrepreneurs establish their businesses quicker and with lower risk.

The University of Kansas has received a $500,000 Forging Opportunities for Research Growth and Entrepreneurship (FORGE) grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce. The grant will be used to establish new products and programs that help KU entrepreneurs establish their businesses quicker and with l...

08/26/2024

Manufacturing activity in the Tenth Federal Reserve district was still declining in August but at a slower rate, according to the latest manufacturing survey from the Kansas City Federal Reserve.

TOPEKA, Kan. – Manufacturing activity in the Tenth Federal Reserve district was still declining in August but at a slower rate, according to the latest manufacturing survey from the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. The survey suggests prices for raw and manufactured products are both rising. Afte...

08/23/2024

Elanco Pet Health is planning to expand its biologics manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas.

The expansion is expected to create an additional 70 jobs over the next two years at the facility, costing $130 million with projected completion in 2026.

TOPEKA, Kan.– Elanco Animal Health is planning to expand its biologics manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas. The expansion is expected to create an additional 70 jobs over the next two years at the facility, costing $130 million with projected completion in 2026. The site is currently used in ...

08/22/2024

K-State Research and Extension is hosting the first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit in late August.

The Summit will help people from across the state make new connections and gain new ideas relevant to a wide range of different food systems interests, including food access, food waste & recovery, food hubs, community engagement, food policy, and farm to school.

Kansas State Research & Extension is hosting the first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit in late August. The Summit will help people from across the state make new connections and gain new ideas relevant to a wide range of different food systems interests, including food access, food waste & recovery, f...

08/19/2024

The Midwest 10-state region Rural Mainstreet Index for August shrank to 40.9 from July’s 41.3, the lowest score since November, according to the latest survey from Creighton University.

TOPEKA--The region’s Rural Mainstreet Index for August shrank to 40.9 from July’s 41.3, the lowest score since November. A score of 50 is considered growth neutral, while anything below 50 is considered contraction. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50.0 representing growt...

08/13/2024

East Coast and Gulf Coast longshore workers represented by the International Longshoremen's Association may strike, particularly affecting the agriculture and manufacturing industries In Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan. – East Coast and Gulf Coast longshore workers represented by the International Longshore Association (ILA) may strike if a new agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is not reached before their six-year Master Contract expires on September 20, 2024. The 80-page cont...

08/12/2024

August 11, also known as 811 Day, serves as a reminder for Kansans to safely partake in digging practices to prevent underground utility damage, according to Kansas Gas Service.

TOPEKA, Kan. – August 11, also known as 811 Day, serves as a reminder for Kansans to safely partake in digging practices to prevent possible underground utility damage. Kansas Gas Service said many communities in Kansas are experiencing growth with the additions of new homes, businesses, and comme...

08/09/2024

To prepare for the future of transportation, the Kansas Department of Transportation and The University of Kansas Transportation Center hosted an Innovative Technology Summit.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the University of Kansas Transportation Center hosted an Innovative Technology Summit for Kansas transportation sectors to better equip for the future. The event, hosted at the University of Kansas campus on Aug. 7, included 15 presentations from mo...

08/06/2024

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Heinen Brothers Agra Services for the use of a 49,000-square-mile unmanned aerial systems test range that covers partial areas in four states including Kansas.

An unmanned aerial systems (UAS) agricultural commercialization company headquartered in Kansas has been approved for the use of a 49,000-square-mile unmanned aerial systems test range that covers partial areas in four states including Kansas. Headquartered in Seneca, Heinen Brothers Agra Services a...

08/02/2024

Kansas business conditions decreased to 48.0 in July, from 57.1 in June, according to the monthly Business Conditions Index compiled by Creighton University.

TOPEKA, Kan.- Kansas business conditions decreased to 48.0 in July, from 57.1 in June, according to the monthly Business Conditions Index compiled by Creighton University. The index is the average of individual scores measuring new orders, production or sales, delivery lead time, employment, and inv...

08/01/2024

Through K-State 105, Kansas State University has plans to increase economic growth for all counties in Kansas.

Since its creation a year ago, the organization has been adding partnerships around Kansas to increase business and workforce development, technical assistance, and capital and equity investment in both rural and urban counties.

Through K-State 105, the University has plans to increase economic growth for all counties in Kansas. Since its creation a year ago, the organization has been adding partnerships around Kansas to increase business and workforce development, technical assistance, and apital and equity investment in b...

07/30/2024

Aviation enthusiasts and curious guests filled Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, eager to get an inside look into the theories and possible whereabouts of Amelia Earhart.

ATCHISON, Kan. – Aviation enthusiasts and curious guests filled the Fox Theater in Atchison, eager to get an inside look into the theories and possible whereabouts of Amelia Earhart. The Amelia Earhart Hanger Museum hosted an ‘Adventure Ameila’ event, which gave guests insights into five panel...

07/29/2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will host a free online active shooter preparedness webinar for businesses August 16.

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The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency will host an active shooter preparedness webinar to strengthen the organization’s resilience and protocol in case of an active shooter incident. This free virtual two-hour event, scheduled for August 16, will cover readiness, emergency planning, c...

07/17/2024

Katie Whisman has joined Husch Blackwell Strategies Kansas as Principal of the Kansas Government Affairs team after 18 years with the KBI.

TOPEKA, Kan. – Husch Blackwell Strategies announced Katie Whisman at their Topeka, KS location as Principal of the Kansas Government Affairs team after 18 years with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and independent lobbying practice. HBS, which serves as one of the top networks of state lobbyist...

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