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NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal DC midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
The Daily Record - Maryland
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July 30, 2025
Key Takeaways: NTSB finds helicopter flew above allowed altitude before deadly midair collision Altimeter discrepancies may have misled pilots FAA and Army practices under scrutiny New legislation seeks to mandate ADS-B technology Investigators...
Senator Jerry Moran addresses aviation safety reforms and global aid concerns
NW Kansas News
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July 29, 2025
Senator Jerry Moran, a U.S. Senator from Kansas, shared updates on aviation safety legislation, the anniversary of NASA's founding, and humanitarian efforts in Gaza through a series of posts on July 29, 2025.In his first post, Moran addressed...
As state lawmakers question the need for tenure, Regents want to review professor ‘workload’ policies
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: Chad Lawhorn/Journal-World Blake Flanders, president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents, and Blake Benson, chair of the Regents, are pictured at the organization's annual retreat on July 30, 2025 at Kansas State University. A hotly...
Obituary: Robert Eugene Kerr
The Lawrence Times - Kansas
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July 30, 2025
Share this post or save for later 2/14/1937 – 7/20/2025 Lawrence Robert Eugene (Bob) Kerr passed away on July 20, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born February 14, 1937, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Dr. Donald E. and Helen M. Kerr. A standout from...
'Hordes' of tarantulas headed to Texas. When does mating season begin?
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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If you’re hiking or camping in Texas during the next few months, get ready for what could be the experience — or fright — of a lifetime. Across the United States, in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas, tens of thousands of...
Bergkamp launches Journeyman Mobile Mix Plant
Rock to Road
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July 30, 2025
SALINA, KANSAS. – Bergkamp, a pavement preservation equipment company, launches the Journeyman Mobile Mix Plant, its first entry into the Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR) market. The inspiration for Journeyman came from the field, explains...
Smithsonian warns potential Texas move could damage Space Shuttle Discovery
FFX Now - Virginia
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July 30, 2025
Houston, we have a problem. President Donald Trump’s federal tax and spending bill allows for, among other things, the relocation of the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly to the Johnson Space Center in Texas....
KWU Seeking Host Families
KSAL - Kansas
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July 30, 2025
With the new fall semester quickly approaching, Kansas Wesleyan University is seeking local families in Salina to volunteer to connect with out-of-town students and provide a sense of home and community. These “Host Families” offer support,...
My town is the new unemployment capital of Kansas. But have you tried the water?
WV News - West Virginia
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The closed Tyson beef plant in Emporia can be glimpsed behind a chain link fence. The company announced the closure in December and has since laid off 809 employees who worked there, contributing to conditions that made Emporia, by June 2025, the...
Kansas and America Need More Power - Soon
Kansas Public Radio
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July 25, 2025
America needs more electricity. The advent of data centers, smart phones, EVs and Artificial Intelligence means we are consuming more power than ever before. Commentator Scott Carlberg says Kansans have a role to play in all of this and he's...
Some people in western Kansas have to travel for an hour or more to see a doctor
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: Calen Moore/Kansas News Service Isabel Yara holds her daughter’s hand as the two make their way to the car before driving their usual hour-long trip for a doctor’s appointment. A little red car trudges through dirt roads and dodges...
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, 13 colleagues urge White House to release delayed health research funds
AL.com - Alabama
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July 26, 2025
U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing to advocate for the disbursement of research funds for the National Institutes of Health. Britt, along with 13 of her Republican colleagues, sent a letter Thursday to Russell Vought, the Director of the White...
Kansas City named regional hub in USDA reorganization
KSHB - Missouri
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July 24, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City region will be one of five new regional hubs under a reorganization of the United States Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. U.S. Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Thursday the USDA will...
The Beef Cattle & Forage Field Day provides education on todays farming care
KOAM TV 7 - Kansas
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The Beef Cattle & Forage Field Day offers you a chance to explore both the challenges and rewards of sustainable living off the land. Wendie Powell from the Kansas State Extension office provides insights to Elyse on how these classes help...
Kansas Lottery's Stephen Durrell inducted into industry Hall of Fame
Sunflower State News - Kansas
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July 23, 2025
The Kansas Lottery has announced that its Executive Director, Stephen Durrell, has been inducted into the Public Gaming Research Institute's 2025 Lottery Industry Hall of Fame. This recognition honors his leadership and contributions to the gaming...
Senators introduce ROTOR Act aiming to strengthen aviation safety after DCA tragedy
NW Kansas News
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July 29, 2025
Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshotSen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and...
Ace Hardware Opens Kansas City Distribution Hub
Industrial Distribution - Wisconsin
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July 25, 2025
Hardware retailer Ace held a grand opening ceremony Friday for its new distribution center in Kansas City, officials announced. Ace HardwareThe new complex, located in the KCI 29 Logistics Park near Kansas City International Airport, joins more...
Researchers concerned over rise in teens using AI for friendship
CBS News
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No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence. The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for...
Researchers unveil evolutionary effects on mammalian species due to extreme environments
The University of Kansas
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LAWRENCE— Picture yourself on vacation, hiking up the steep side of a mountain trail. The sun is warm, the air thin and dry, and your sense of smell seems to be less sharp than normal. For high-altitude mammals, that reduced sense of smell is...
Campus Expansion Marks Dr. Vince Clinical Research’s Investment in People, Infrastructure and Innovation
Fintech News
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July 25, 2025
New administration building opens, reinforcing DVCR’s commitment to operational excellence and a thriving team culture. OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CRO–Dr. Vince Clinical Research (DVCR), a fast-growing contract research organization...