Kansas lawmakers’ silence is telling a sad story

In June, something extraordinary happened in Wichita. About 1,500 Kansans packed a town hall at Wichita State University to engage in a once regular but now rare political conversation — one that was open to the public, unscripted, respectful, and...

Kansas nurse takes board of nursing to court

Kansas schools face strain as Medicaid overpayment demands millions in repayments

A miscalculation and over-payment by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has left multiple school districts owing the state millions in Medicaid money. A federal audit of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment found KDHE...

Kansas State Fair getting ready for opening next week

Photo by Pat JamesMARC JACOBS Hutch Post The countdown is on, with just eight days to go until the 2025 Kansas State Fair kicks off in Hutchinson. Fair General Manager Brian Schulz says preparations are well underway as vendors, exhibits, and...

Wildcats Set to Start 2025 Volleyball Season at Kansas State Invitational

Kansas State volleyball kicks off its 2025 season at the K-State Invitational this Friday, facing UMBC and Delaware over three days at Morgan Family Arena. Under third-year coach Jason Mansfield, the Wildcats are looking to improve upon their...

‘Not lowering standards’: Kansas education leaders adopt new scale for state tests

WICHITA, Kansas — The Kansas State Board of Education has approved new score thresholds for state assessment tests that are expected to increase the number of students scoring in the top levels. Some lawmakers have raised concerns that the move is...

OCCK Transportation Wins Kansas Public Transit Association’s Innovation Award

Local Written By: Press Release from OCCK Inc Transportation Published Date: 08-28-2025 OCCK Transportation was awarded an Innovation Award from the Kansas Public Transit Association at the 2025 Annual Meeting held August 12-13, 2025, at the...

Anthology chronicles Kansas military heroes

Military historian/author Doug Sterner has just released his 122nd book, “Beyond Belief – True Stories of Kansas Heroes That Defy Comprehension.” The 550-page, illustrated anthology profiles the stories of 124 members of the U.S. Army, Navy,...

Cam Pickett is capable of being a factor for Kansas football this fall

LAWRENCE — Both Saturday after the 31-7 win against Fresno State, and Monday during an appearance on the “Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold” show, Cam Pickett recalled how much he admired Jalon Daniels before ever playing with him. Pickett, a wide...

Our Kansas State vs North Dakota picks for home opener 

After Dominant Win, Kansas Faces Wagner

Former Ag Secretary Glickman Worries About ‘Sledgehammer’ Trade Policies Affecting Kansas Farmers

OVERLAND PARK — Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman pushed for deepening relationships and maintaining international growth opportunities for Kansas farmers at a meeting of state political and agricultural leaders Wednesday. Glickman...

Kansas opens season with dominant win over Fresno State, faces Wagner next

By Canadian Press on August 28, 2025. Kansas (1-0) vs Wagner (0-0), Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. How to watch: ESPN+ Key stats Wagner (2024) Overall offense: 305.1 yards per game (103rd in FCS) Passing: 181.9 yards...

Sen. Moran Applauds Election of Kansas Legionnaire Dan Wiley as National Commander of The American Legion

Local Written By: Press Release by U.S. Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs Published Date: 08-28-2025 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – today released the following statement...

2025 Central Kansas League volleyball tourney

CKL VOLLEYBALL AT HESSTON POOL A--Hesston (26-13) vs. Haven (17-21), 9; Hillsboro (25-14) vs. Haven; Hesston vs. Hillsboro POOL B--Halstead (43-2) vs. Larned (8-25), 9; Smoky Valley (20-20) vs. Larned; Halstead vs. Smoky Valley POOL C--Hoisington...

Tip led to arrest of 14-year-olds for Kansas armed robbery

LYON COUNTY — Police Detectives took two 14-year-old boys into custody in connection with the Attempted Aggravated Robbery that occurred around 1:30am August 17, in the 1100 block of E 12th Avenue in Emporia. After receiving a Crime Stoppers Tip...

Kansas journalists discuss need for engagement, transparency at Dole event

Eric Meyer, editor and publisher of the Marion County Record, said he is internally optimistic about almost anything. However, he said he has noticed people, especially in the post-COVID-19 era, becoming more disengaged with what is happening in...

Kansas football vs Wagner prediction: Scouting report for 2025 matchup

LAWRENCE — As Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold analyzed the tape from this past weekend’s win at home against Fresno State, he liked how physical his side played. Defensively, there was the way the Jayhawks performed after that initial...

Kansas Turnpike back open after flooding in Wellington

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Turnpike has reopened following a closure Thursday morning due to flooding. Drivers were being diverted off the turnpike in the northbound lanes at U.S. 160. The closure did not affect southbound traffic. Weather...

Derby native to perform at Kansas State Fair

Jaelen Johnston, a Derby native and recent runner-up on Season 27 of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform at the Kansas State Fair on Sept. 11. His set is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena on the Kansas State...