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Kansas rancher earns half his income from 50 wind turbines on his ranch

In 2006, the Elk River Wind Power project, then the largest wind power development in Kansas, was switched on across the Flint Hills. Nearly two decades later, according to Good News Network, the royalties from the 50 turbines on rancher Peter Ferrell's land have made up half his income, helping…

The Times of India · Sep 21

Girl orphaned by Super Bowl reporter’s drugging and a deadly Kansas crash is ‘extreme victim’, granddad says

Parents of Eleanor, 3, both died within a year. Her dad’s killer was just convicted. Now a man faces trial in her mother’s car crash death

The Guardian - US · Sep 19

The American experiment in direct democracy

Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 18

The Kansas teenager who helped create Rocky Mountain National Park

Enos Mills relocated to Colorado as a frail teenager in search of improved health, eventually becoming a devoted guide and eloquent writer. His profound bond with the wilderness drove him to campaign for its preservation against mounting threats. This steadfast pursuit resulted in the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park,…

The Times of India · Sep 15

US latest news September 15, 2026: stock market, technology news, sports, weather today, who won Monday Night Football, Starbucks fall collab and more

Developments in artificial intelligence and student data privacy are pivotal topics shaping technology news across the United States. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are predicted for various regions, including the Great Lakes and Plains. As investors brace for choices from the Federal Reserve, US stock futures may see continued pressure.…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

ISS sues to block Oklahoma proxy advisor law

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a proxy advisory firm that provides voting recommendations to institutional investors, sued to block an Oklahoma law requiring proxy advisors to provide additional financial analysis when recommending votes against company management.

Ballotpedia · Sep 14

Meet Enos Mills, a teenager who built his own cabin near Colorado’s Longs Peak; decades later, he helped secure the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915

Enos Abijah Mills developed a lifelong connection with the Rocky Mountains after moving from Kansas to Colorado as a teenager. Although he had suffered from serious illness as a child, life in the mountains helped him become an enthusiastic nature guide, traveler, writer, and conservationist. At fifteen, he built his…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

'Cat in the Hat': Creepy viral trend sparks school warnings and teen arrests in US

The trend involves images and short videos showing a sinister version of the character appearing outside homes, schools or on dark streets. Some clips appear to be AI-generated, while others show people wearing costumes. Several posts also contain threats aimed at particular schools, towns or individuals. Near Wichita, Kansas, police…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Sen. Roger Marshall promoted Trump’s $5,000 dividend on social media, then hedged on it days later at a debate: ‘Not the first time I’ve disagreed’

He seems to be having second thoughts.

We Got This Covered · Sep 13

In Kansas, Abengoa built a biorefinery to process 325,000 tons of crop residue a year and produce 25 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol

In Hugoton, Kansas, a biorefinery was launched with the goal of transforming agricultural waste into sustainable fuel. Despite initial government backing, the project faced severe financial challenges, resulting in the parent company's bankruptcy. Consequently, the facility halted operations, leaving workers without jobs and the site abandoned. This scenario underscores the…

The Economic Times · Sep 13