LS Power Acquiring bp’s U.S. Onshore Wind Business

A leading developer of North American power and energy infrastructure projects said it has an agreement to acquire several U.S. onshore wind farms from a UK-based energy group. LS Power and bp Wind Energy North America announced the deal on July...

Mario Lemieux leads a wave of athletes turning into business owners

Mario Lemieux might be returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but this time it’s not as a player or ceremonial figure. The 59-year-old Hall of Famer is reportedly leading a group looking to buy the team outright. That move signals more than just...

Cowley County businesses face insurance woes after softball-sized hail damages properties

Heavy rains in Cowley County caused road closures last week. But the bigger problem is coming because of softball sized hail that fell there last month. After a hailstorm back in June, you can still see holes in windows driving downtown. The owner...

Kansas’ largest night rodeo in full swing in Pretty Prairie

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Billed as Kansas’ largest night rodeo, the Pretty Prairie Rodeo kicked off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Organizers said that advanced tickets have already sold out, providing a significant economic boost for the...

Kansas Public Radio to hold emergency fundraising drive after Congress approves $1.1 billion cut to public broadcasting

photo by: Bremen Keasey The building for Kansas Public Radio, at 1120 W. 11th St. in Lawrence. KPR will hold an emergency fundraising drive after Congress voted to approve a proposed $1.1 billion decrease in federal funding for public...

Rep. Ron Estes announces disaster aid and media appearance for Kansas constituents

Rep. Ron Estes, who represents Kansas’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently posted updates on federal disaster assistance and upcoming media appearances via his official Twitter account.On July 18, 2025, Estes shared news about disaster...

Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Pleads Guilty In Street Racing Incident

Rashee Rice was sentenced to jail time following his involvement in a 2024 street racing incident. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images via CNN Newsource) By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to five years...

Kansas Profile: From Kansas to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress

As tariff threat grows, an African leader comes to Lawrence hoping economic connections with her country can grow too

photo by: Chad Lawhorn/Journal-World Sarah Bhoroma, acting Zimbabwean ambassador to the United States, was in Lawrence on Friday, July 18, 2025 as part of a four-day trip to Kansas to spur more economic ties between the state and her country....

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Names New Chief Financial Officer

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has announced the promotion of Michael Albers to chief financial officer, effective July 14, 2025. Albers had been serving in the interim role since August 2024. He joined the St. Francis...

Federal cuts put Kansas City public media in crisis mode

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A sweeping federal decision to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has left Kansas City’s public media outlets scrambling to raise millions of dollars – and avoid deep cuts to newsrooms,...

Deals & Moves: Motley Fool Hires Financial Planning Lead; AlphaCore Names Investment Strategist

Motley Fool’s Wealth Unit Brings on Financial Planning Head Motley Fool Wealth Management, an affiliate of Alexandria, Va.-based Motley Fool, has hired Sabrina Rosh from Ellevest as director of financial planning. In the newly created position,...

2024 Ford Bronco Has Big Rebates, Dealer Cash, And Finance Deals Right Now

Ford is eager to clear out stock of last year's Bronco, and that means some big deals can be had, including for the Bronco Raptor performance flagship. They include everything from zero percent financing to rebates and dealer cash, and in some...

NFL trade buzz: Dolphins could ship $90M star Tyreek Hill to Chargers in shocking deal

Tyreek Hill trade buzz grows as Chargers emerge as surprise destination (Image via: Getty Images) The Miami Dolphins are becoming one of the NFL’s most talked-about teams this offseason, and for good reason. With salary cap pressures mounting and...

‘NFL is in trouble’ – Patrick Mahomes has perfect response to Kansas City radio host who called him ‘fat’

Patrick Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl champion, winning the SB MVP on all three occasions. But even one of the all-time greatest quarterbacks to ever lace up their cleats on an NFL field is not immune from criticism. 3 Mahomes is a 3x Super...

Destination Heartland: Wamego, Kansas

WAMEGO, Kan. (KCTV) - Summertime is the best time to get out and explore! It’s why we’re launching a new project at KCTV5 called Destination Heartland, hosted by anchor Sharon Chen. For 30 minutes each Tuesday, we’ll take a virtual trip to some of...

League exec on Mets: Look out for a potential reunion at trade deadline

Positioned for the playoffs and in a near-tie for first place in their division, the New York Mets appear to be one of the biggest buyers at the trade deadline. Will one of their acquisitions result in a trip down memory lane? ESPN’s Buster Olney...

Rumors: Why Mitch Keller is already a hot trade deadline target

With Major League Baseball's trade deadline less than two weeks away, the rumor mill is now in full operation. One name in particular seems popular among contenders: Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, who has been linked to the New York...

Our latest intel on MLB trade deadline rumors, Tucker’s free agency and more

Jul 18, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The baseball world gathered in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB draft, Home Run Derby and All-Star Game this week, and our baseball reporters were there talking to execs, coaches, agents, scouts, players and other team sources....

Kansas claims $5.7 million from opioid manufacturers

Kansas will receive $5.7 million in a national opioid settlement with eight pharmaceutical companies. The settlement restricts opioid marketing and sales practices by the companies involved. Funds will be used for drug addiction prevention and...