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Aviation · WichitaWICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 19, 2024--Yingling Aviation (“Yingling” or the “Company”), a leading, full-service provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and fixed-base operation (FBO) services to business and general aviation customers throughout the United States, announced that it has acquired Bevan Aviation (“Bevan”), a premier aircraft maintenance provider based in Wichita, Kansas. Terms of the transaction were not disclose…See the Story
Yingling Aviation Acquires Bevan Aviation - The Morning Sun
Wichita · WichitaImagine you’re driving down Douglas Avenue and hit a pothole that wasn’t there last week. Or you’re walking your dog one evening and notice a streetlight is out or someone dumped some tires on the side of the road. You can be part of the solution. “Just because residents see a pothole or community issue does not mean crews are aware of it,” city spokesperson Megan Lovely said in an email. “Reporting helps … us log problems so they can be fixed.”…See the Story
A resident’s guide to reporting potholes, busted streetlights and other problems in Wichita
Wichita · WichitaHow to live more like the 1960s – some suggestions (US version):Warning: The reasons some of these things are less common now than in the 1960s is because they are now seen as dangerous, offensive or unfashionable. Proceed with caution!Smoke tobacco. So cool! Second-hand smoke – what’s that? Do not smoke marijuana – it was not that common yet. Litter. Don’t use a seat belt. Or a bicycle helmet. Do not worry about diet and exercise – unless you a…See the Story
60 Ways to Live More Like the 1960s
Freddie Mac · WichitaBy NAHB With mortgage rates declining by more than one-half of a percentage point from early August through mid-September, per Freddie Mac, builder sentiment edged higher this month even as builders continue to grapple with rising costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 41 in September, up two points from a reading of 39 in August, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo H…See the Story
Builder sentiment rises - Rose Law Group Reporter
Wichita · WichitaThe Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) was alerted Tuesday afternoon of a text message-based scam, known as smishing, that is using the name of DriveKS, the new Kansas toll payment system.The text message includes a photo with the DriveKS logo and states that outstanding balances need to be paid to avoid additional fees.Things for customers to be aware of:Do not click links or use the URL provided in unsolicited text messages. KTA does not send uns…See the Story
KTA Alerts Customers of Smishing Scam
Taxes · WichitaTakeaways
Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize sports betting on Nov. 5. The state estimates it’ll bring up to $28.9 million a year in taxes. If passed, Missouri and Kansas would have similar tax rates on sports gambling. States with similar tax rates have underperformed in terms of tax revenue, according to The New York Times. You can bet on almost anything during the Super Bowl. Money changes hands based on the result of the co…See the Story
Missouri could legalize sports gambling. How much tax revenue could it generate?
Wichita · WichitaEmpowering Kansas Tech Industry with Expert Panels, Keynotes, and Interactive ExperiencesWICHITA, Kan., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated Ad Astra Technology Summit is back for 2024, bringing together innovators, educators, and technology enthusiasts from across Kansas and beyond. This year's event, held at the Hyatt Regency on October 2 in Wichita, Kan., features a stellar lineup of sessions focused on cutting-edge topics on…See the Story
Ad Astra Technology Summit Announces Groundbreaking Sessions for 2024 - The Morning Sun
Wichita · WichitaTakeaways
Kansas could go to mediation over its failures to fix foster care. That can be avoided if concrete plans are presented to improve outcomes for kids. Mediation wouldn’t be about financial penalties. It focuses more on how to address issues raised in the reports. State officials say they are creating accountability plans to address concerns. It’s hard for Kansas foster children to get adequate mental health care. And if they do, a…See the Story
