Regional News
Q: The labor shortage we’re hearing about, especially in construction, isn’t a universal problem for everyone, is it? A: It would be disingenuous if I were to say we’re experiencing a lot of labor issues—we’re not. But we’re different in…
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Q: What made the K-State opportunity the right fit for you at this point in your career? A: I’ve been strategically thinking about my career for long time. Fifteen years ago, when I was a part of the Food Systems…
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Following current Kansas State University President Richard Myers' announcement that he would retire at the end of 2021, the Kansas Board of Regents has named the new president of the university. Dr. Richard Linton, who is currently the dean of…
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On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that November's total tax collections rose 3.1 percent more than the estimate. Paired against last November, this is 12.6 percent more. Data was reviewed by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group under…
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Released on Dec. 1, The Beige Book – a report from the Federal Reserve summarizing economic conditions in each Federal Reserve District – shows the Kansas City district performed decently over the course of October and November. According to the…
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Capital Markets are still reeling from the shock of the recent 0.94% CPI increase. This jump was shocking! The last time CPI rose more was in June 2008, when oil spiked to $145 a barrel. Assuming this October inflation increase…
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Q: What elements came together that told you this was the time to pull the trigger on transition? A: A number of things. Sold the bank, technology was bypassing me, COVID-19 reflection, a tougher and more competitive banking environment, and…
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The onset of a new COVID-19 variant dubbed Omicron has local and state researchers continuing in their mission to detect any trace of the variant (and any potential others) in the area through wastewater samples. Omicron was first identified by…
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Funding from the state of Kansas - in cooperation with hospital systems in the state - is increasing funding to Kansas health systems to help hospitals retain front-line workers experiencing burnout during COVID-19. Kansas has instituted $50 million through the…
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On Tuesday, Nov. 30, a panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's outside drug advisers voted to endorse antiviral pills developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. The pills received approval to be prescribed for COVID-19 to treat the virus…
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