Top 5 Kansas news stories
December 10 2025
Boeing Completes $4.7 Billion Acquisition of Wichita's Spirit AeroSystems
Cold Front Brings Blustery Wednesday Before Springlike Thursday
Clearwater Residents Challenge Proposed Solar Farm Over Tax Concerns
Kansas City Businessman Erik Murray Enters Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate
Prairie Band Potawatomi Company Secures $29.9 Million ICE Contract
Boeing Completes $4.7 Billion Acquisition of Wichita's Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing finalized its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems on Monday, returning the aerospace giant to Wichita after nearly two decades. The transaction, valued at $8.3 billion including Spirit's debt, was approved by the Federal Trade Commission with requirements that Boeing divest certain operations to prevent monopolistic control in the highly concentrated commercial aircraft market dominated by Boeing and Airbus. The acquisition reunites Spirit's commercial operations—including 737 fuselages and other structures—with Boeing's manufacturing system. Spirit Defense will continue as an independent supplier to the defense industry while aligning with Boeing Defense, Space & Security for financial reporting. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran praised the deal as an opportunity to strengthen ties between Seattle and Wichita, bringing new prospects to the Air Capital of the World. Signs on Spirit buildings in Wichita were already being changed as the merger took effect.
Kansas Reflector
Cold Front Brings Blustery Wednesday Before Springlike Thursday
A cold front swept across Kansas, bringing blustery conditions Wednesday morning with temperatures in the 30s and wind gusts up to 30 mph, but springlike weather returns Thursday with highs climbing into the 60s and lower 70s. An Arctic cold front arriving Friday night will plunge the state back into winter, dropping weekend highs into the 30s with morning wind chills in the single digits.
KWCH
Clearwater Residents Challenge Proposed Solar Farm Over Tax Concerns
Clearwater residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed solar farm at Tuesday night's city council meeting, citing concerns about tax subsidies, foreign investment, and environmental impacts from battery storage. The project, developed by Mission Clean Energy, promises to generate more than $2 million in annual tax revenue for Sedgwick County, but opponents fear local residents will bear increased costs through higher rates and taxes. Mayor Burt Ussery said the city will monitor the project as it moves through the Sedgwick County approval process. The opposition group plans to take their concerns directly to county commissioners, hoping to educate more Clearwater residents about the project before any final decision is made.
KWCH
Kansas City Businessman Erik Murray Enters Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate
Kansas City, Kansas, entrepreneur Erik Murray became the fifth Democrat to enter the race challenging Sen. Roger Marshall for his U.S. Senate seat, launching his campaign December 3 with a platform focused on strengthening schools, supporting small businesses, and lowering the cost of living for Kansas families.
Topeka Capital-Journal
Prairie Band Potawatomi Company Secures $29.9 Million ICE Contract
The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $29.9 million contract to Prairie Band LLC, a company owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that serves as a revenue source for the tribe. The contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will provide professional design services and technical due diligence for federal facilities. Prairie Band LLC President Jacob Wamego said the company's portfolio includes construction, staffing, and design teams serving federal agencies including Indian Health Services, Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense. Services range from real property assessments and environmental compliance to facility concept planning and site evaluations.
Topeka Capital-Journal
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