A first term Lawrence state representative easily fended off a challenge in Tuesday’s Democratic primary from a well-funded candidate seeking to tap into the growing Democratic socialist movement. Rep. Suzanne Wikle, D-Lawrence, was ahead by more than 1,500 votes, as of 9:30 p.m., over ...
TOPEKA — Kansas voters Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to rewrite the state constitution and elect Kansas Supreme Court justices, spiking a plan long coveted by Republicans who want more conservative rulings on issues including abortion and school funding. About 64% of Kansans ...
Updated at 11:05 p.m, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 Republican Ty Masterson rode President Donald Trump’s endorsement to victory Tuesday in a volatile and expensive seven-candidate gubernatorial primary, while Democrat Cindy Holscher shrugged off Gov. Laura Kelly’s blessing of a rival candidate ...
9:50 p.m. Incumbent Patrick Kelly and newcomer Ethan Spurling have all but won their races for the Douglas County Commission. Kelly is set to win a third term on the commission representing District No. 1, which is comprises large parts of west Lawrence. With about 80% of precincts reporting, ...
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 annual report. Despite advances in technology and treatment, prevention and early detection are essential. It’s important to know more about a heart-healthy ...
The statistics are sobering. The American Cancer Society reports that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. But breast cancer risk isn’t the same for everyone. While many women are at average risk, some have other factors that place them at a ...