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More Rain & Saturated Grounds Cancels High Limit Racing Debut at 81 Speedway on Wednesday

Wednesday, May 7

PARK CITY, Kan. — For the second-straight week and second-straight year, Mother Nature has rained on the parade of the Roto-Rooter Midweek Series and the debut of Kubota High Limit Racing at 81 Speedway, respectively. With persistent showers beginning late Tuesday night in the Wichita... Read More.

Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing MOMS Act to Help Strengthen Families

Tuesday, May 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Mother’s Day, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined 18 of his colleagues in introducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation would provide critical support to women during the beginning phases of motherhood –... Read More.

Senators Marshall, Tuberville, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Taxes on Overtime Wages

Tuesday, May 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) today introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act, which would fulfill a key promise made by President Donald Trump to give tax relief to American workers. The legislation would create an... Read More.

K-State Research Provides New Insight into Mosquito Immune Systems

Tuesday, May 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Bianca Morejon and Kristin Michel already know what you think when they mention they are mosquito researchers. But even though these tiny insects are considered serious pests, the pair of Kansas State University biologists insist there's much to be learned about immunology,... Read More.

KHP Releases Names of the Eight Fatalities in Crash Near Greeley Sunday

Monday, May 5

GREELEY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has released more information on a Sunday evening crash on US 169 northeast of Greeley that killed eight people and injured one another. It occurred just before 5:45 p.m. at US 169 and Virginia Road, in the... Read More.

Multi-Fatality Crash Northeast of Greeley Claims Eight Lives, One Critically Injured

Monday, May 5

GREELEY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon northeast of Greeley that claimed eight lives. One other person was critically injured. According to the Kansas Informer, the crash occurred at 5:40 p.m. on US 169 just north... Read More.

Two Vehicle Crash Claims Life Near Chanute, Injures Another

Monday, May 5

CHANUTE, Kan. — A Chanute woman was killed and one other person injured in a two vehicle crash early Monday morning about 15 miles east of Chanute. The Kansas Highway Patrol said an SUV driven by Teresa Phillips was northbound on K-39 /US 59 near... Read More.

Brush Pile Likely Cause of March Fire that Destroyed Yates Center Nursing Home

Friday, May 2

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office has classified a March 14th wildfire that spread to and destroyed Yates Center Health and Rehabilitation as incendiary, or human-caused. Although the full report wasn't able to be released by Woodson County Emergency Management due... Read More.

University Videographer Completes Documentary on Area Baseball Greats

Friday, May 2

The efforts to honor two pivotal figures in baseball history have been captured in a new documentary by filmmaker Aaron Thompson (BS ‘09). Thompson, who has been Pittsburg State University’s videographer since 2019, is also a graduate student in the Communication Department. He is on... Read More.

KCC Orders AT&T to Pay $60K in Penalties for Failing to Provide Locates

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has assessed $60,000 in fines to AT&T for failure to provide timely locate marks of its underground facilities as required by the Kansas Underground Prevention Act (KUUDPA). Kansas law requires excavators to provide at least two days... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%. Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.