State Fire Marshal Office warns of potential wildfires
Wildfire season is here, a red flag warning is in effect in Kansas and the State Fire Marshal Office urges everyone to stay alert.
Seaman too much for Andover girls in 5A semifinals
Andover will play for third place for the third consecutive year BY CHARLES CHANEY EMPORIA, Kan. — Andover’s title hopes will have to wait at least another year. Topeka Seaman beat Andover, 55-49, for the second straight season,
Kansas leaders celebrate kickoff of construction of Topeka's viaduct project
The Kansas Department of Transportation held groundbreaking ceremonies Friday for its Topeka project to replace Interstate 70's Polk-Quincy Viaduct.
Kansas Senate budget ties $4 million to ending DEI, use of preferred pronouns in emails
The Kansas Senate’s budget committee wants to hold $4 million hostage from the administration of Gov. Laura Kelly until state agencies proved they eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion jobs and programs as well as ended use of gender-affirming pronouns in signature blocks of employee emails.
DOGE lease cancellations: Which government offices could be closed this year and when
The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords that federal agencies will be terminating hundreds of leases for offices and b
University of Kansas being investigated for alleged 'race-exclusionary' practices
The Department of Education says KU is one of 45 universities under investigation for partnering with a group that support minority business students.
Builder, rancher and man of integrity: Bill Hogue leaves lasting legacy
William C. “Bill” Hogue built about 4,000 homes in Shawnee County while running Mission Valley Ranch, near Dover, and a Flint Hills Division near Alma
City drops sanctions request regarding unredacted shooting video's release
The city of Topeka has dropped its request that sanctions be imposed over the release of a video linked to a fatal Topeka police shooting.
Committee hearing draws mixed reactions to Kansas bill restricting sex offender access to schools
In a month, a proposed Kansas state law is being fast-tracked to the Senate, and in the Blue Valley School District, policy is being discussed about sex offenders having access to school property.
Emporia State University president defends cuts, firings in bid to recast higher education culture
Emporia State University President Ken Hush shares with Kansas Senate members his philosophy and results of an attempt to transform the public university.
Governor issues statement on upcoming “Black Mass” protest
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a statement on a reported “Black Mass” protest that is planned for late March at the Statehouse in Topeka.    She said she wil
Kansas Democrats liken bill to expand inspector general’s authority to AG ‘power grab’
A bill expanding the authority of the office responsible for investigating Kansas’ Medicaid program was regarded Tuesday by some Democrats as a “power grab” by Attorney General Kris Kobach.
Community clean-up effort planned for Topeka’s Central Park
For the fourth year, Omni Circle is helping to organize the effort to pick up trash and plant new flowers and landscaping at Central Park
Topeka’s Sunflower Lions Club to host pancake feed & silent auction
You can get your fill of pancakes and sausage, or biscuits and gravy at a special event that aims to help the community.