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WICHITA, KAN.- More than 1,950 students completed a total of 2,122 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in spring 2025. Jerseyville's Jessi L Ruyle received a Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene-Completion. The breakdown of degrees and certificates granted includes: Undergraduate: 1,430 degrees and certificates for 1,340 undergraduate students Graduate: 692 degrees and certificates for 611 graduate students About Wichita State University Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

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Under the new plan the board's decision would require a supermajority of six of the board's nine members to ban a book.

On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of dollars.

Far beyond building their home into the side of a hill, the residence has a remarkable number of energy-efficient features.

The St. Louis Fire Department is battling a fire in a vacant two-story building near Maffitt and Vandeventer. Fire crews reported that flames were visible shooting from the structure, but the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. As the investigation continues, the extent of the damage and any potential risks to nearby areas remain [...]

More cloud cover Sunday will help to keep temperatures in the mid 80s but humidity remains high. Shower and thunderstorm activity will increase this afternoon and taper off through the evening hours. Storms that develop will be capable of producing locally heavy rain and thus there is an isolated flash flooding threat. Storms will be moving [...]

Ameren also seeks to build its first large lithium-ion battery facility on the Jefferson County site of its former coal-fired Rush Island Energy Center.

Catch up on local business acquisitions, expansions and milestones.

Catch up on local business appointments, hires and promotions.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wed. July 9, 2025.

Margaret Agnes “Maggie” O’Connor passed away suddenly on August 11, 2024, in Manchester, Missouri.

Lilly “Marie” Lamb passed away peacefully June 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Lamb, Sr. Devoted mother of Janet (Daniel) Sohn, the late Thomas, Jr. (Paula Gaertner), Jeannine Lamb (Mark Schade), and Ann Lamb. Dear grandmother of Hayley…

John “Jack” Nixon passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of the late Beverly June Yavitz, happily for 67 years. Dear father of Edward (Karen Farnsworth) Yavitz, Terri (Michele Huff) Tobey and Randy (Maria) Yavitz. Cherished grandfather of Adam Yavitz and Noah (Hyeminh Choi) Yavitz and Laurel Benoit…