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Amazon in Park City on track for over 8 million orders this year as holiday season begins
Amazon in Park City on track for over 8 million orders this year as holiday season begins

It's been a busy year at the massive Amazon Fulfillment Center in Park City. Its 900 employees work around the clock, sorting through shelves as far as the eye can see, and have already processed 6.5 million orders this year.

Another drop in Kansas sales tax on groceries is coming January 1

Another drop in Kansas sales tax on groceries is coming January 1

The law dropped the tax from 6.5% to 4% in January 2023. It will drop again to 2% on January 1, 2024 and to zero in 2025.

The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says

The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says

The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates.

Winfield community reacts to plastic manufacturer closing

Winfield community reacts to plastic manufacturer closing

Silgan Dispensing Systems is closing its doors in Winfield on January 9th, leaving 169 employees without a job. 

Winfield plastics manufacturer is closing, 169 layoffs expected

Winfield plastics manufacturer is closing, 169 layoffs expected

Silgan Dispensing Systems said Tuesday that layoffs will begin January 27 and end on or around March 1.

Nikki Haley wins backing from powerful Koch network as she aims to take on Trump

Nikki Haley wins backing from powerful Koch network as she aims to take on Trump

Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, has formally endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign.

Executive Sam Marnick leaves Spirit AeroSystems

Executive Sam Marnick leaves Spirit AeroSystems

The company says the move comes as part of a transition of organizational changes "to strengthen its focus on quality and operational performance," according to a press release.

Nurses who participate in strike can't return to work for 4 days, Ascension Via Christi says

Nurses who participate in strike can't return to work for 4 days, Ascension Via Christi says

National Nurses United issued Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph notice of intent to strike indicating the registered nurses it represents will conduct a one-day strike beginning at 7 a.m. on December 6.

Volkswagen says its core VW brand is ‘no longer competitive’

Volkswagen says its core VW brand is ‘no longer competitive’

The company, one of the world’s biggest carmakers, is in the midst of negotiations with its works council over a cost-cutting scheme at the VW brand. Its $10.9 billion savings program will include staff reductions, managers told staff Monday.

Google to begin deleting inactive accounts this week

Google to begin deleting inactive accounts this week

Beginning Friday, Google is moving ahead with its plan to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.

Black Friday Shoppers flood Towne East Square

Black Friday Shoppers flood Towne East Square

Just shortly after 6 a.m. when Towne East Square doors opened, people piled in to take advantage of the good deals the different retailers had to offer.  

Last minute shoppers crowd grocery stores on Thanksgiving morning

Last minute shoppers crowd grocery stores on Thanksgiving morning

Most places in town are quiet as people spend time with their loved ones on Thanksgiving day but early in the morning one place was as busy as ever.

Small Wichita businesses prep for holiday shopping season

Small Wichita businesses prep for holiday shopping season

The U.S. Small Business Administration says nearly half of all employees in the country work for small businesses.

Nurses at 2 Wichita hospitals announce a one-day strike protesting unsafe conditions and staffing

Nurses at 2 Wichita hospitals announce a one-day strike protesting unsafe conditions and staffing

The announcement was made Wednesday in a release by the National Nurses Organizing Committee.

U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency

U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign that U.S. job market remains resilient despite higher interest rates.

Council approves changes to ballpark TIF district, open up $11.3 million in added incentives for developer

Council approves changes to ballpark TIF district, open up $11.3 million in added incentives for developer

Wichita City Council approves changes to ballpark TIF district that will give developer additional financial incentives.

KCC approves Evergy rate hike proposal; rate increase to take effect next month

KCC approves Evergy rate hike proposal; rate increase to take effect next month

Evergy Central Kansas customers can expect an average increase of $4.64 per month, and will take effect based on the customer billing cycle date beginning December 21.

Lowe’s, Best Buy and Kohl’s predict a weak holiday

Lowe’s, Best Buy and Kohl’s predict a weak holiday

Moody’s analysts say the high cost of living and dwindling savings will cause low and middle income consumers to shrink their holiday budgets.

Johnson Controls receives grant bringing hundreds of jobs to Wichita

Johnson Controls receives grant bringing hundreds of jobs to Wichita

The U.S. Department of energy awarded Johnson Controls a $33 million grant.  

Wichita City Council fine tunes licensing ordinance for illegal after-hours night clubs

Wichita City Council fine tunes licensing ordinance for illegal after-hours night clubs

The Wichita City Council is voting to amend it's after hours licensing ordinance because of violent incidents happening at illegal night clubs

Target is testing a new self-checkout policy

Target is testing a new self-checkout policy

Target is testing a new self-checkout policy as retailers are finding the cashier-less technology can put off customers.

Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Goodwill to acquire former Wichita DAV locations

Goodwill to acquire former Wichita DAV locations

Goodwill Industries of Kansas announced Friday that they will be acquiring former Disabled American Veterans locations throughout Wichita.

New indoor pickleball facility coming to Wichita summer of 2024

New indoor pickleball facility coming to Wichita summer of 2024

Two Kansas natives and pickleball fanatics are opening a brand new pickleball facility next summer in northeast Wichita in order to help grow the sport and give people a place to play together and relax.

Apple unveils its fastest iMac and MacBook Pro models yet

Apple unveils its fastest iMac and MacBook Pro models yet

Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup and colorful iMacs just got even faster.

Thousands of Starbucks workers are expected to go on a one-day strike

Thousands of Starbucks workers are expected to go on a one-day strike

Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks stores plan to walk off the job Thursday.