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TSX drops as industrial shares slide, wraps up week higher
July 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index closed lower on Friday, dragged down by weakness in industrial stocks, as investors reacted to trade uncertainty following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump was eyeing new tariffs on European...

KC 2026 responds to FIFA’s concerns of extreme heat at World Cup sites
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - FIFA has raised concerns about extreme heat with less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup. As the Club World Cup is presently being played amidst high heat in New Jersey, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was quoted...

Shane Gillis Cracks Up the ESPYs, All-Stars Hit Homers, and Mahomes Brews a Throne-ific Coffee
Welcome back to the Spotlight! This past week has been an interesting mish mash of Sports and Entertainment candy. Following on the heels of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship across the pond in England and the FIFA Club World Cup championship here...

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:52 p.m. EDT
Coldplay's jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories LONDON (AP) — Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday took an unexpected turn when a couple caught on the jumbotron sparked debate online. During a playful...

20 magical dark sky campsites in the US that will blow your mind after sunset
If you have never seen the Milky Way illuminate the night sky, you are missing out on one of nature's most spectacular displays. Across the United States, there are incredible dark-sky campsites ideal for stargazers. These off-grid getaways...

Ag fertilizer runoff likely will force more drinking water restrictions
For nearly a month, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have not been allowed to water their lawns — even though there’s no drought. Local authorities previously asked the public to refrain from washing cars and filling pools. And some cities turned...

World News | CM Mohan Yadav Holds Talks with Populous Group in Spain
Madrid [Spain], July 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a meeting with members of the Populous Group in Spain on Wednesday (local time). Populous is a global design firm with its global headquarters in Kansas City and...

Becoming a Mom prenatal education classes
K-State Extension is pleased to announce they will again be offering a series of prenatal education sessions in the Ellis County area beginning on July 31. These sessions, available free of charge to all area families regardless of income or other...

4 Major Walmart Changes Coming to Stores This Summer, and How They’ll Affect You
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Nebraska sues Colorado over South Platte River water
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is suing Colorado over the amount of water it draws from the South Platte River, the latest in a long history of water rights disputes between the states that have been left increasingly dry by climate change. In Brief:...
County at High Risk for West Nile Virus
Harper County is currently at a high-risk level for West Nile Virus on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) West Nile Virus Risk Assessment Map. A high-risk level means there is an increased chance of being bitten by mosquitoes...

KU professors awarded Big 12 Faculty Fellowships for 2025-2026 academic year
LAWRENCE — Six University of Kansas faculty members have been selected to participate in the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program during the summer and upcoming academic year. This program allows tenured and tenure-track faculty on the KU Lawrence...
Lawmakers Outline Ideas to Solve Water Crisis
By Sherman Smith and Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector HAYS — The leaders of the state’s new Water Program Task Force say they are committed to finding elusive solutions to the state’s long-simmering water crisis. Sen. Kenny Titus, a Republican...
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What’s Happening With Ohio Crops?
Ohio is a tale of disparate weather this year by area. USDA published the latest Crop Progress report on Monday, July 14. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Ohio’s most important crops in mid-July. Weather In Seneca county,...

Extreme heat warning going into effect in Lawrence; storms also possible
Share this post or save for later Lawrence and Douglas County could see more storms Friday and Saturday and should expect heat indices around 105° as an extreme heat warning goes into effect. The warning is set to go into effect at noon Saturday,...

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt makes major contribution to Texas flood relief, announces to offer 1 week of her earnings to victims
Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt made a major contribution to Texas flood relief. The natural disaster last week has caused widespread devastation, and reportedly, over 100 people have died. On Wednesday, the Chiefs heiress shared a picture...

Xpress Wellness expands executive team to lead next phase of growth and rural health care access
Urgent care leader welcomes new CFO and CPO to drive financial sustainability and workforce development in expanding access amongst rural communities OKLAHOMA CITY, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Xpress Wellness, a Goldman Sachs Sustainable...

A VP appointment at Marvin
Marvin has promoted Chris Barta to the new role of vice president of fiberglass operations. In this role, Barta will oversee manufacturing operations across Marvin’s three fiberglass manufacturing locations in Fargo, North Dakota, Roanoke,...

Dads in Action participant shares information; next classes begin July 28
When Kane Clawson, Great Bend, first heard about a class called “Dads in Action,” he was struck by its goal - helping bad dads become good dads and good dads become better dads. “I thought I was a good dad but wanted to become a better dad,” said...

County Commissioners discuss contentious Quivira water issue
Duane Reif - Commission District 1BARTON COUNTY, Kan. - The long-running and contentious water impairment issue at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge was the focus of a special coordination meeting attended by Barton County commissioners and...