Kansas Department of Corrections expands behavioral health services in juvenile detentions

EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) announced in a press release the implementation of grants to expand behavioral health services for juveniles in detention on Sept. 16. KDOC has implemented over $1.4 million in...

Kansas corn farmers celebrate a record crop

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (KWCH) - Corn harvest is in full swing in Kansas, and farmers are saying it will be a record crop thanks to heavy rain during the summer. “We should be in good shape,” said Doug Hisken, a farmer in the Belle Plaine area. “Lots...

Kansas Division II track star goes from the couch to gold medalist in track and field worlds

TOKYO (AP) — From “the couch” to a world champion. That’s how American Cordell Tinch summed up his victory Tuesday in the 110-meter hurdles at the track and field world championships in Tokyo. The “champion” part was easy to grasp, in plain view...

Kansas education commissioner announces retirement

Kansas health officials proclaim measles outbreak over

Kansas Department of Education employee fired after Charlie Kirk comment

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Kansas Department of Education employee who commented “well deserved” on a post referencing the murder of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk is no longer with the state agency. The Manhattan Mercury confirmed Katie...

Kansas employee who called Charlie Kirk’s death ‘deserved’ ousted from state job

The Kansas school board member who commented online that the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was “well-deserved” is no longer an employee of the Kansas State Department of Education. Katie Allen, previously a KSDE research...

Kansas hospitals set to receive major funding boost, nearly $1 billion per year

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas hospitals are set to receive a major financial boost after the state got approval to double its provider tax, from 3% to 6%. Senator Marshall shared the news during a virtual press briefing on Tuesday. Marshall said...

Kansas State Fair draws fewer visitors in 2025 amid rain

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas State Fair experienced a decline in attendance in 2025 compared to 2024. Over the ten days of the fair, there were 300,784 attendees, despite heavy rains and muddy conditions. In 2024, approximately 321,000 people...

Rodriguez prepares Football for Big 12 opener at Kansas

WVU Football Head Coach Rich Rodriguez discussed the team's mindset and preparation heading into the Big 12 opener against the University of Kansas in a press conference Tuesday. After a thrilling 31-24 victory against the University of Pittsburgh...

Volleyball Hosts Coyote Invitational, falls to #17 Kansas

The South Dakota volleyball team picked up two wins against Green Bay and Florida Gulf Coast before falling to Kansas ranked No. 17 inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Sept. 11-13. Sophomore Lauren Medeck paced the Coyotes in game one...

If You Invested $100 In Canadian Pacific Kansas Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Canadian Pacific Kansas CP has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.81% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.64%. Currently, Canadian Pacific Kansas has a market capitalization of $69.96 billion. Buying...

Shocker volleyball overwhelmed by No. 17 Kansas

The ball slips past senior Brooklyn Leggett and sophomore Allie Paulsen as they attempt to block ball against the Jayhawks on Sept. 16. Wichita State lost to No. 17 Kansas, 3-0. Wichita State volleyball head coach Chris Lamb knew No. 17 Kansas...

Reser’s Fine Foods Expands Topeka, Kansas, Operations

Related Research Food manufacturer Reser’s Fine Foods plans to expand its operations in Topeka, Kansas. The $34 million project is expected to create 60 jobs over the next five years. The investment will include new equipment at the company’s...

Fresh off Backyard Brawl victory, WVU preparing for tough test with Kansas

West Virginia’s win over Pitt was by far the biggest win of the young season, and probably won’t be topped the rest of this year, or for the next five years until the Backyard Brawl renews in 2029. Rich Rodriguez had a lot of family in town and...

Recent acts of violence spur divisive conversations online, Kansas lawmakers offer takeaways

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - From comments celebrating the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk to heated debates under posts about school shootings, some comment sections have become a virtual boxing ring. “I mean it’s scary when anybody promotes...

Kansas State University seeking to remove the word ‘diversity’ from its mission statement

photo by: AdobeStock An entrance to Kansas State University's campus in Manhattan is pictured in this 2024 photo. Kansas State University is seeking permission from the Kansas Board of Regents to modify by one word its six-paragraph mission...

Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces $140,000 Donation to Shriners Children’s

Local Written By: Press Release from Kansas Shrine Bowl Published Date: 09-16-2025 The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. Board of Directors is proud to announce a 2025 donation of $140,000 to benefit Shriners Children’s. The net proceeds generated by...

WVU shaking hangover from Pitt win to prepare for Kansas

photo by: AP Photo/Kathleen Batten West Virginia offensive lineman Kimo Makane'ole (56) reacts after a touchdown against Pittsburgh during overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia’s win...

VB Preview: No. 17 Kansas

Via Wichita State Athletics, 2m ago WICHITA STATE (6-2, 0-0 American) Tuesday, September 16 (6:00p .m. CT) vs. No. 17 Kansas (6-4, 0-0 Big 12) Wichita, Kan. (Charles Koch Arena) Live Stats | Watch Wichita State hosts No. 17 Kansas at 6 p.m inside...