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News from August 2025

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Kansas man charged with false statements during gun purchases; other indictments announced

By Sunflower State News | Aug 28, 2025

A federal grand jury in Kansas City has indicted N’Darius Sullivan, 24, of Kansas City, Kansas, on two counts of making false statements during separate firearm purchases.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Kansas this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 16

By A. F. Massey | Aug 26, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 9.

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Kansas Department of Transportation honors employees' long-term service

By Sunflower State News | Aug 23, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has announced its recognition of employees who are marking significant service anniversaries in September.

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KDOT partners with Basehor to lower speed limits on U.S. Highway 24/40

By Sunflower State News | Aug 23, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is collaborating with the city of Basehor to implement a speed reduction on U.S. Highway 24/40.

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Kansas Ag Growth Summit marks a decade with focus on future challenges

By Sunflower State News | Aug 22, 2025

More than 300 individuals, including farmers, ranchers, business owners, educators, and policymakers from Kansas, convened on August 14 for the 10th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth.

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Kansas Department of Transportation seeks public input on STIP amendment

By Sunflower State News | Aug 22, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting public feedback on a proposed amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

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Rep. Derek Schmidt meets with Topeka small business owners on legislative issues

By Sunflower State News | Aug 21, 2025

Rep. Derek Schmidt, a Republican from Kansas, met with small business owners in Topeka this week to discuss legislative issues affecting their operations.

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Republican River Compact Administration schedules annual meeting for August 28

By Sunflower State News | Aug 18, 2025

The Republican River Compact Administration (RRCA) is set to conduct its annual meeting on August 28, 2025, at the Cloud County Co-Op in Concordia, Kansas.

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Kansas DOT opens applications for fall 2025 cost share program

By Sunflower State News | Aug 18, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of its Cost Share Program.

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El Dorado man receives over 10-year sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Sunflower State News | Aug 14, 2025

A man from El Dorado, Kansas, has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse materials.

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2025: Measles cases in Kansas up as of week ending Aug. 9

By A. F. Massey | Aug 12, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 2.

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Which type of Kansas companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By R. M. Duke | Aug 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Veterinary companies from Kansas in the second quarter of 2025.

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Small business optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor concerns

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3 and surpassing the 52-year average of 98.

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Kansas City man receives 46-month sentence for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison following a drug trafficking investigation linked to several fentanyl overdoses.

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Kansas: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in Q2

By R. M. Duke | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Kansas in the second quarter of 2025.

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Kansas submitted 101 petitions in 2024

By A. N. Wheeler | Aug 9, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Manufacturing sector in Kansas filed 101 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Kansas submitted 1,474 petitions in 2024

By A. N. Wheeler | Aug 8, 2025

Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry based in Kansas submitted 1,474 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Two Kansas men face federal charges after drug-related searches

By Sunflower State News | Aug 8, 2025

Two Kansas men are facing federal charges following search warrants executed by law enforcement earlier this week.

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Kansas man charged with bank robbery; additional indictments announced

By Sunflower State News | Aug 6, 2025

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Darrel D. Gray, 65, of Benton, Kansas, on one count of bank robbery.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Kansas this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 2

By A. F. Massey | Aug 5, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending July 26.