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Eli Ross Captures Cattleman’s Classic; Strong Night of Racing at The Bullring

Monday, August 17

LA CROSSE, Kan. — The fastest late model field in Rush County Speedway history highlighted Friday night’s Cattleman’s Classic presented by Double R Weed Control, as the REVIVAL Super Dirt Series invaded The Bullring for a strong night of racing under the lights. Eli Ross... Read More.

Governor Kelly and KDOT Announce Over $37M for 33 Transportation Alternatives Projects

Monday, August 17

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) today announced that $37.2 million in federal funds has been awarded to 33 projects selected for inclusion in KDOT’s Transportation Alternatives (TA) program. The TA Program provides federal funding to promote and... Read More.

Cyclospora Cases Surge in Missouri and Kansas as School Year Begins

Monday, August 17

Health officials are urging families to take extra precautions with fresh produce as the new school year begins following a sharp increase in reported cyclospora cases in Missouri and Kansas. Missouri health data released August 16 show nearly 2,000 cases of the foodborne parasite, up... Read More.

Five Generations, One 4-H Legacy

Monday, August 17

Stafford County family has led local 4-H efforts for nearly 90 years HUDSON, Kan. - Tucked off the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Kansas Highway 281 lies Clarence Alpers' farmstead, where cattle graze and wheat, milo, corn, alfalfa and soybeans grow throughout the year. The... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation Reveals Premeditated Plan in Winfield Homicides

Friday, August 14

COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are providing an update regarding the Aug. 11 shootings in the 400 block of West 9th Ave., in Winfield, that left six family members deceased. As the investigation progresses, KBI agents do... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Resident Bound Over in Contraband Trafficking Case

Thursday, August 13

LARNED, Kan. – Nicholas Andrew Stape, 46, appeared Wednesday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court for an evidentiary Preliminary Hearing on felony charges related to an ongoing investigation by Larned State Hospital (LSH) investigative staff into the trafficking of contraband in the Sexual... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $34.5M for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

Wednesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $34,587,786 in state grants to strengthen and maintain services for adult and child victims and survivors of crime. The funding supports nonprofit organizations that provide services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as child abuse and neglect. "Through these grants, we are... Read More.

KBI Investigating Six Dead in Suspected Murder Suicide in Winfield

Tuesday, August 11

COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of five victims and one male suspect in Winfield, Kansas. At approximately 8:50 a.m., Aug. 11, officers with the Winfield Police Department were... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Cancelled for Missing Hutchinson Man

Tuesday, August 11

UPDATE RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Hutchinson Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Homer Lee Gilson, 79, of Hutchinson, was located and is safe in Topeka. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. Thanks for your assistance during the alert. RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Hutchinson... Read More.

Southern Rust Detected in Kansas Corn as Experts Urge Growers to Monitor Spread

Monday, August 10

Southern rust has been detected in Kansas corn for the first time this year, including trace levels in Stafford, Bourbon and Crawford counties. The disease spreads north on wind currents and thrives in warm, humid weather. K-State specialists say later-planted corn in central and western... Read More.

Kansas Bureau of Investigation Assists Rush County Sheriff’s Office with Death Investigation

Sunday, August 9

RUSH COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is assisting the Rush County Sheriff’s Office with a death investigation in Liebenthal, Kansas. The Rush County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance at approximately 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. KBI agents and the Crime... Read More.

Previously Announced Concert Rebrands as CHANNEL 2K: LIVE! at the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Friday, August 7

Six-vocalist concert brings the biggest 2000s teen-TV and movie soundtrack hits to the Grandstand Sept. 20 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair announced today that the previously announced concert scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, has rebranded as CHANNEL 2K: LIVE! The performance remains scheduled for... Read More.