The memory of a hero priest is being honored after Kansas’ First District Congressman Tracey Mann introduced legislation asked members to support his bill to designate the post office in Herrington, Kansas, ...
Read More »Abilene, Kansas a finalist for ‘Best Historic Small Town’
Abilene, Kansas is currently #1 on the leaderboard as voting is underway for “Best Historic Small Town” sponsored by USA Today. The reader poll allows anyone to participate. The western Kansas community ...
Read More »Ten-digit dialing begins soon in Kansas area codes 785 and 620
Kansans that live in area codes 785 or 620 will soon be required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls. This change will make it easier for persons in crisis to ...
Read More »Kansas, Missouri team up on national security issues
The states of Missouri and Kansas are teaming up on an initiative to raise awareness of national security operations in the Midwest. The National Security Crossroads is a branding effort to draw ...
Read More »Remains of Kansas priest who died during Korean War returned to family
The remains of a hero Catholic priest from Kansas who died in a POW camp in Korea, were returned to his family during a ceremony this week. U.S. Defense officials gave the ...
Read More »What will the new Big 12 look like?
The Big 12 Board of Directors voted Friday to extend membership invitations to Brigham Young University, the University of Central Florida, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Houston. All eight ...
Read More »Local college expansion threatens destruction of historic church
The abandoned but historic Seventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Kan., stands in the way of a new educational center being built by KCK Community College. “This is probably the ...
Read More »Big Boy 4014 to make return visits to Kansas on Sept. 2
Big Boy No. 4014, the famed Union Pacific steam locomotive built in the 1940s, will appear for public viewing on Wednesday in Kansas City at Union Station, then depart at 8:00 a.m. ...
Read More »Former Gov. Jeff Colyer drops out of gubernatorial race due to prostate cancer
Former governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Dr. Jeff Colyer (R) has announced he is ending his campaign for Kansas governor and receiving treatment for prostate cancer. “While I have always focused on ...
Read More »Kansas school district deletes excellence award after teacher protests critical race, masks
A Kansas City-area school district has deleted a story about an excellence in teaching award after that teacher resigned. The teacher last week exposed the teaching of critical race theory and masking ...
Read More »Rep. Sharice Davids promotes critical race theory books on Instagram
Rep. Sharice Davids, who represents Johnson County, Kan., in Congress, is promoting a list of books from leftwing figures, including writings that are considered to be resources for critical race theory. Her private Instagram ...
Read More »Congresswoman Sharice Davids gets covid 6 months after being vaccinated
Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids on Friday tested positive for COVID-19 despite having received the vaccine over six months ago. In a statement, Davids confirmed what others who have contracted it after getting ...
Read More »Union Pacific’s “Big Boy” steam locomotive will stop in Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City
Big Boy No. 4014, the famed Union Pacific steam locomotive built in the 1940s to conquer mountains while carrying equipment during World War II, is on a 10-state tour, providing amazing photo ...
Read More »SYSCO halts food deliveries in Kansas citing labor shortage
Restaurants across Kansas are finding their pantries empty after food distributor Sysco halted deliveries. The food giant said labor shortages in the industry. Business across the country have complained about the shortage ...
Read More »Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan. returns for 49th year
The popular Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan. will take place Sept. 15-19 with organizers releasing talent line-up. This year’s event will be the 49th annual and the public, eager for a ...
Read More »As Kansas nears 3 million residents, most towns lost population to the cities
The vast majority of Kansas municipalities lost population according to the latest census figures. Kansas saw its population grow 3% from 2010 to 2020 and the state will keep its four U.S. ...
Read More »Missouri, Kansas attorneys general support Arkansas ban on gender transition for kids
The attorneys general of Missouri and Kansas have joined with 15 of their peers to defend a new Arkansas law that prohibits gender transition procedures for children. A prohibits a “physician or ...
Read More »Pregnant Wichita woman killed by fleeing ‘robber’ – but miracle baby survives
A pregnant Wichita mother was tragically killed in a car accident on July 6, but doctors were able to save her preborn baby boy. Samantha Russell, 22, was at an intersection in Wichita, ...
Read More »Manhattan and Lawrence, Kan. rank among youngest metro areas in nation
Manhattan, Kansas is the youngest small metropolitan area in the nation, and Lawrence, Kan., ranks 12, a new study found. The U.S. population is getting older. Aging Baby Boomers and declining fertility ...
Read More »Kansas at the center of national prayer gathering
For many years Kansans have gathered for strategic prayer at the geographic center of the continental United States, located in Lebanon, Kansas. This year, national leaders are starting at 8 strategic locations ...
Read More »Missouri, Kansas Congressional reps rated on voting records
Although Missouri’s House members from Kansas City and St. Louis are liberal, other representatives in the state are strong conservatives according to their voting records. In Kansas’ 3rd District which includes several ...
Read More »Kansas Capitol building reopens to public & tours for first time since March 2020
Another sign of things getting back to normal is the reopening of the Kansas Capitol building in Topeka. The historic building, with its stunning murals and dome, is now open to visitors and ...
Read More »Spirit of Kansas 4th of July festival back in full for 2021 in Topeka
The Spirit of Kansas is back for 2021. Shawnee County Parks + Recreation has released a statement saying the Spirit of Kansas Independence Day celebration, will be back in full this year ...
Read More »A Kansas animal disease lab could help prevent the next pandemic
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal disease labs across the country stepped up to expand testing capacity, and they could play a role in preventing the next pandemic. Spillover events ...
Read More »LaMar’s Donuts will celebrate National Donut Day Friday and help the Salvation Army
LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee is planning several sweet deals for National Donut Day on Friday, June 4. The day is dedicated to celebrating the members of the Salvation Army who served donuts ...
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