PR Newswire: Kansas

Hill's Pet Nutrition's Disaster Relief Network Sends Needed Pet Food and Supplies to Feed Cats and Dogs in Moore Oklahoma

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:50:00 EDT

TOPEKA, Kan., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the tornado devastation in Moore, OK, Hill's Pet Nutrition has activated its recently announced Disaster Relief Network to feed displaced pets and assist pet parents within the disaster zone. (Photo:...

Get Into the Total Quality Award Winning Buick Enclave at Briggs Buick GMC

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

MANHATTAN, Kan., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- For buyers across Northeast Kansas looking for a combination value, versatility and quality the 2013 Buick Enclave in Manhattan, KS now boasts a Total Quality Award from Strategic Vision and is a great choice at Briggs Buick GMC. ...

Two New Dodge Models Win Total Quality Award: Available at Briggs Dodge of Topeka

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:37:00 EDT

TOPEKA, Kan., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The vast majority of today's automotive buyers are turning to the internet and automotive researchers for information to help them make the best possible buying decision. With the average price of a new car crossing the $30,000 mark...

2013 Nissan Leaf the Least Expensive Electric Vehicle in Lawrence

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

LAWRENCE, Kan., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- For buyers in Lawrence, KS the 2013 Nissan Leaf at Briggs Nissan is now the least expensive electric vehicle available with seating for five. This year the Nissan introduced a new base model to the 2013 Nissan Leaf in Lawrence and...

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Declares Third Quarter Cash Distribution

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (NYSE: FGP) today announced the declaration of its third quarter cash distribution of $0.50 per partnership common unit. The distribution marks the seventy fifth consecutive $0.50 quarterly distribution...

Nalgene Water Bottles Now Available at LovePromos

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:00 EDT

LAWRENCE, Kan., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- LovePromos, a website that provides its clients with access to a wide range of promotional products, has recently announced the addition of Nalgene Water Bottles to their inventory. (Photo:...

Briggs Subaru Receives Coveted Subaru Stellar Care Award in 2012

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:43:00 EDT

MANHATTAN, Kan., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Briggs Subaru has received a Subaru Stellar Care Award for 2012, marking their successful efforts in providing the highest level of care in all areas of customer-focused performance. This coveted annual award from Subaru is given...

YRC Freight Implements Network Optimization Plan

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:01:00 EDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW), moves forward with continuous improvements, implementing a change in operations which will deliver even greater service reliability and consistency across their network. The...

Custom Coasters that are Fun and Functional are Available from New Company Love Custom Coasters

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:18:00 EDT

LAWRENCE, Kan., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Love Custom Coasters, a company that specializes in offering a wide variety of high-quality and attractive custom coasters, has just opened for business. The newly-launched website is one of many micro-niche sites that will be created by...

Kansas Virtual Academy Goes Online Next School Year

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

OLATHE, Kan., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas families now have access to a new and innovative public school option with the announcement of the Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA). Offered by the Spring Hill School District, the online public school will serve students statewide in grades...

Farmers Insurance Claims Teams Helping Wichita, Kansas Customers Following Storms

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:00 EDT

WICHITA, Kan., May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance claims personnel and agents are helping customers throughout storm stricken areas of Wichita, Kansas and surrounding areas. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080605/LATH062) "Our claims teams and agents are deployed...

YRC Worldwide to Present at Wolfe Conference

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) Chief Executive Officer James Welch and Chief Financial Officer Jamie Pierson will deliver a company presentation at the Wolfe Research Global Transportation Conference on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:50...

Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC® Honors Franchisee of the Year And Give Kids The World® Contributors

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC this week recognized its Franchisee of the Year, Mr. Dan Esmond, Owner/Operator of four Perkins® Restaurants & Bakeries in Lawrence, Topeka, Great Bend and McPherson, Kansas. Hailed by Perkins...

Tramec, LLC Acquires Sloan Transportation Products, Now Tramec Sloan, LLC

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

IOLA, Kansas, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary E. Sullo, President of Tramec, LLC, announces that Tramec has acquired Sloan Transportation Products, founded in 1977, headquartered in Holland, Michigan. The new legal entity, Tramec Sloan, LLC, will be fully integrated...

Spirit AeroSystems Recognizes 2012 Platinum Suppliers

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:00 EDT

WICHITA, Kan., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. [NYSE:SPR], one of the world's largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial aircraft, recognized seven companies as 2012 Platinum Suppliers for their dedication to cost-reduction...

How to Decide When to Test for the Cancer Gene and When to have a Preventative Double Mastectomy

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress Angelina Jolie has sparked a national conversation after opting to undergo a preventative double mastectomy after testing positive for the breast cancer gene. Jolie's family history combined with her test results put her at...

YRC Worldwide Announces 2013 Destination Green Award Winners

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) today announced the winners of its third annual Destination Green Environmental Excellence Award honoring employees who develop and practice innovative processes in sustainability and...

Seaboard Corporation Report Of Earnings

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a report of earnings for Seaboard Corporation (NYSE MKT symbol: SEB) with offices at 9000 West 67th Street, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202, (the "Company"), for the three months ended March 30, 2013 and March 31,...

Generation Technologies Announces Contract Renewal For Cloud Based Content Distribution

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Generation Technologies Corporation (GTC) announced today that CBS has renewed its content distribution agreement for another three years. "We are proud to continue our 34 year relationship with CBS," said David Cunningham,...

YRC Worldwide Comments On ABF Combination Proposal

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) confirms that it had made a preliminary proposal to acquire Arkansas Best Corp. In response, President and CEO Judy McReynolds stated that she had shared the proposal and discussed it with the...