Regulators shut down bank in Mo, Ill, Iowa; makes 87 US bank failures this yearNEW YORK — Regulators on Friday shut down banks in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa, pushing to 88 the number of banks that have failed this year under the weight of the soured economy and rising loan defaults. Regulators shut down bank in Missouri; makes 85 US bank failures this yearNEW YORK — Regulators on Friday shut down First Bank of Kansas City in Missouri, pushing to 85 the number of banks that have failed this year under the weight of the soured economy and rising loan defaults. Former Patriots RB John M. Stephens, 1988 Offensive Rookie of Year, killed in auto crashSHREVEPORT, La. — John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. Former Patriots running back John N, Stephens killed in crash near ShreveportSHREVEPORT, La. — John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. Collective Brands plans to expand Payless shoe business with first stores in Russia next yearTOPEKA, Kan. — Collective Brands Inc. said Tuesday it plans to open its first Payless shoe stores next year in Russia, its latest market for international expansion. Where’s Carrie Nation now? Kansas’ revenue-hungry state government will own new casinosTOPEKA, Kan. — In Kansas, Carrie Nation battled booze by smashing up saloons, the state school board once approved science guidelines questioning evolution and anti-abortion leaders have made their stiffest stands — all burnishing the state’s conservative credentials. Hall of Famer and former Kansas All-American Gale Sayers takes fundraising job with JayhawksLAWRENCE, Kan. — Hall of Famer and two-time All-American running back Gale Sayers is returning to Kansas as a fundraiser in the athletics department. Will suspect in shooting death of Kansas abortion provider use justifiable homicide defense?WICHITA, Kan. — The suspect in the killing of abortion provider George Tiller is in talks with a prominent attorney who represents anti-abortion protesters and has long advocated justifiable homicide as a legal defense in such cases. Recession leads to states cutting cultural budgets, more hardship for struggling artistsLAWRENCE, Kan. — Ben Ahlvers is a full-time arts education coordinator, but his passion is with the fanciful creatures, human figures and oversized hammers he fashions from clay. Kansas banks, thrifts report lower second-quarter profitsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas banks recorded much smaller profits in the second quarter of 2009 as bad loans continued to hurt lenders’ bottom lines. Abortion opponents take aim at Nebraska provider after Tiller’s death in KansasBELLEVUE, Neb. — An anti-abortion group from Kansas is moving its fight north to Nebraska, preparing for a weekend demonstration and holding a workshop to plot its strategy for putting Dr. LeRoy Carhart out of business. Headlines and front lines: Army focuses on the often stormy military-media relationshipFORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A reporter died with George Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, but the days of such a close kinship between journalists and military officers seem long gone. Another czar? Obama’s high-energy authority on aging sees topic as one that unifies AmericansThere’s the White House auto czar, the health care czar and the yet-to-be-named cyber czar. There are czars overseeing drugs, climate and regulatory action. There’s a pay czar overlooking executive compensation and talk of another for sports and culture. Spirit AeroSystems engineers reject contract offer, authorize strikeWICHITA, Kan. — Union engineers at Spirit AeroSystems have overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer and have authorized a strike at the Wichita plant. Kansas GOP congresswoman says ‘great white hope’ comment not about Obama or his agendaOTTAWA, Kan. — A freshman Kansas congresswoman said Thursday that her remark about fellow Republicans seeking a “great white hope” was not a reference to someone who could challenge President Barack Obama or his political agenda. Kansas Republican congresswoman says ‘great white hope’ comment not about ObamaOTTAWA, Kan. — A Kansas congresswoman says a recent comment about fellow Republicans seeking a “great white hope” was not a reference to someone who could challenge President Barack Obama’s political agenda. Kansas Republican congresswoman says GOP looking for ‘great white hope’ to stop Obama’s agendaTOPEKA, Kan. — A freshman Republican congresswoman apologized Thursday for telling a gathering in her district that the GOP was still searching for a “great white hope” to stop President Barack Obama’s political agenda. Ford to add hourly worker shifts at Michigan, Kansas plants to build trucks and crossoversDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it would add a third shift to production plants in Michigan and Missouri to meet increased demand for its F-150 trucks and Escape crossover vehicles. Rep. Lynn Jenkins’ says GOP looking for “great white hope” to thwart President Obama’s agendaTOPEKA, Kan. — A freshman Republican congresswoman apologized Thursday for telling a gathering in her district that the GOP was still searching for a “great white hope” to stop President Barack Obama’s political agenda. Clean energy or nasty twister? Some wind farms give weathermen the williesSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Wind farms have been blamed for disrupting the lives of birds, bats and, most recently, the land-bound sage grouse. American Eagle launches service to Manhattan, Kansas from Dallas/Fort WorthFORT WORTH, Texas — American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, on Tuesday began service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, Kan., with two daily round-trip flights. Kansas Lottery chief says Ensign, other ex-Mandalay Bay exec out of Wichita-area casino planTOPEKA, Kan. — Retired Las Vegas gambling executive Mike Ensign is no longer involved in an attempt to build a casino south of Wichita, the Kansas Lottery’s executive director said Tuesday. Lakes Entertainment drops bid for Wichita-area casino to join push for rival planTOPEKA, Kan. — Developers competing for a contract to build a state-owned casino south of Wichita have joined forces to push a single proposal for a casino in south-central Kansas, one of the companies announced Monday. AP IMPACT: New formula lets meth users make drug in soda bottles, avoid anti-drug lawsTULSA, Okla. — This is the new formula for methamphetamine: a two-liter soda bottle, a few handfuls of cold pills and some noxious chemicals. Shake the bottle and the volatile reaction produces one of the world’s most addictive drugs. Annual Kansas City Irish Fest Labor Day weekendKANSAS CITY — Kansas City’s annual Irish Fest takes place Sept. 4-6 with music, dance, readings, workshops and a children’s area. General: New Army resiliency training aims to prevent soldier suicides, improve mental fitnessFORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — An Army program developed partly as a response to an increase in soldier suicides will test all active duty, National Guard and Reserve soldiers to determine how they handle stress, assess their resiliency and require follow-up training. Prosecutors to make case in killing of Kan. college student who led secret life as porn modelEL DORADO, Kan. — Prosecutors are to give the first public glimpse into the case against the man accused of killing a Kansas college student who led a secret life as an Internet porn model. PPG says Boeing requests windshield liner to keep glass from flight deck in bird-strike eventHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — PPG Industries, a maker of paints, coatings and other specialty products, said Thursday one of its subsidiaries received a contract to redesign laminated glass windshields for Boeing’s next-generation 737 airplanes. Judge dismisses lawsuit against bankrupt Brooke Corp. that accused insurer of racketeeringKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing bankrupt Brooke Corp. and its financing arm of racketeering and fraud, saying the claims are not specific enough. Compass Minerals declares regular quarterly dividend of 35.5 cents, payable Sept. 15OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Compass Minerals International Inc. said Thursday its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 35.5 cents. |
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