Kansas State University ag research lab only one to get nod from feds to continue work

TOPEKA — The Trump administration defunded 16 of 17 Feed the Future labs across the country when it began wiping out U.S. Agency for International Development projects. After months in limbo, Kansas State University found out its lab is the lone survivor. …

NB I-435 re-opened at Kansas Ave. in KCK after crash of semi hauling fireworks

UPDATE, 12:30 p.m. | The northbound lanes of Interstate 435 have been re-opened. EARLIER | The northbound lanes of Interstate 435 at Kansas Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, were closed early Thursday after a crash involving a semi that was hauling fireworks. …

Kansas Gov. directs flags at half-staff for fallen firefighters

KANSAS (KOAM) -- Governor Laura Kelly is directing flags throughout Kansas to be flown at half-staff in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. The flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, May 4, 2025. " …

Kansas flags to fly at half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday directed flags throughout the state of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. “Our first responders risk …

Kansas City-based engineering firm opens San Antonio branch to tackle infrastructure needs

Kansas City-based engineering firm opens San Antonio branch to tackle infrastructure needs

Lawrence teen seriously injured after fatal crash on Kansas Turnpike

photo by: Google Maps The red marker denotes the Lawrence Service Area near mile marker 209 on the Kansas Turnpike. A Lawrence teen was seriously injured on Wednesday morning after crashing head-on with another vehicle, which left a passenger in that …

Kansas foster care leaders accused of swindling millions want to change not guilty pleas 

TOPEKA — Former Kansas foster care leaders accused of defrauding their old employer of millions of dollars indicated in court that they plan to change their not guilty pleas, avoiding a trial. William Whymark, the former IT director for the regional foster …

Kansas State football turns to transfer portal for offensive line depth

Kansas State football weathered the spring transfer portal window without significant roster damage, and now Chris Klieman and his staff have added a pair of significant players at a position of need. Facing significant turnover on the offensive line, the …

Kansas City is ending its rideshare service, leaving more gaps in public transit

Deanna Ricke spends her time at work helping people find jobs through Catholic Charities. Many of her clients don’t have a car and face long commutes on the bus to the area's biggest employers, or can’t get to them at all. IRIS, Kansas City’s rideshare …