In June, Doman Building Materials Group in Vancouver, Canada, purchased Hixson Lumber, a familyowned company that conducts business in eight states and has 19 facilities, including five sawmills in Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Doman acquired this leading wholesale and manufacturing lumber company that employs more than 1,000 people, according to Doman’s June 4 press release, for approximately $375 million.
SALINA — In a beautiful moment that the native Kansan himself would appreciate, the plane carrying the casket of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole touched down just after the sun dipped under the Salina horizon Friday evening.
Kansas officials approved millions of dollars in federal pandemic aid to continue funding COVID-19 testing through the winter and give raises to certain state employees. The $27 million for COVID-19 testing will keep state-funded programs for businesses and some community clinics.
For many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, self-incriminating messages, photos and videos that they broadcast on social media before, during and after the insurrection are influencing their criminal sentences.
Football star and TV celebrity Michael Strahan caught a ride to space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket-launching company Saturday, sharing the trip with the daughter of America’s first astronaut. “TOUCHDOWN has a new meaning now!!!” he tweeted after landing.
Sen. Bob Dole never forgot his Russell roots.
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,300 graduates during its third annual fall commencement Friday and Saturday, Dec.
The state's three largest universities are pausing efforts to require CO- VID-19 vaccination for their staff after a federal judge in Georgia blocked implementation of a Biden Administration directive that federal contractors be immunized against the virus.
Volunteers wrap 600 gifts for foster children There were toys, toys and more toys! Volunteers last weekend wrapped 600 gifts for the foster children served by Saint Francis Ministries in Northwest Kansas. The main gift-wrapping event took place at North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak St., where 20 volunteers wrapped 480 gifts on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.
Public health officials are concerned about a worsening coronavirus pandemic as much of the "pretty stubborn population" in Kansas remains unvaccinated. "The main concern is that we're seeing a resurgence of COVID in the rural areas," said Kristie Clark, a rural southwest Kansas pediatrician.