TOPEKA — Kansas legislative leaders on Tuesday approved the governor’s request to extend an emergency declaration in response to three residents who are being monitored for a potential hantavirus infection. Will Lawrence, the governor’s chief of staff, revealed new details about how the ...
Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Festival will take over the National WWI Museum and Memorial lawn in just over two weeks. The free festival is open to the public and will host fans for music, food and football watching over 18 days from June 11-July 11. KC2026, the city’s World Cup planning ...
Tensions were high between Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday after they couldn’t come to an agreement on whether to implement a new student truancy program. Commissioners deferred the decision on an “EveryDay Counts” truancy program for elementary and middle school students, ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis released Wednesday, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any future conflict ...
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A second person who was injured when a large chemical tank ruptured at a Washington state paper mill has died, authorities said Wednesday, bringing the presumed death toll to 11, including nine workers still missing in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in ...
Before sweltering summer temperatures arrive in Lawrence, a local hardware chain is working to raise funds to provide local individuals and families in need with tools to beat the heat. The Westlake Ace Hardware stores, in partnership with The Salvation Army, are collecting donations for their ...
