State and Region

Activists hope to boost turnout among southwest Kansas Latinos

Liberal — Driving through the town of Liberal, in the southwest corner of the state, there are plenty of Mexican restaurants. Chikas Fresas stands out, though, with its bright, unapologetic bubblegum-pink exterior. In an election year, even soft pastel dining places like this can’t escape ...

Royals catcher Salvador Perez wins MLB’s Clemente Award for philanthropy

NEW YORK (AP) — Honored with Major League Baseball's highest honor for character, community involvement and philanthropy, Salvador Perez wanted fellow major leaguers to know contributing even a little time to charitable work can go a long way. "I know sometimes we're tired and we like to ...