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Letters Containing Suspicious White Powder Being Investigated Across Kansas

Friday, June 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and several local police departments and fire departments have responded Friday... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Agencies Seize Thousands of Counterfeit Pills in Fentanyl Crackdown

Thursday, June 15

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Highway Patrol seized thousands of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in the first large haul of a state team designed to combat the flow of the synthetic drug.The Joint Fentanyl Impact Team,... Read More.

Kansas Families Struggle to Find Child Care, According to Annual Kids Count Report

Wednesday, June 14

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Child care challenges have forced Kansas parents to give up or change jobs, while child care workers are paid worse than 98% of professions, according to a new report.Kansas Action for Children released information about Kansas child... Read More.

Wichita Woman Crowned Miss Kansas 2023

Tuesday, June 13

PRATT, Kan. - On Saturday, Courtney Wages of Wichita was crowned the 2023 Miss Kansas. Sixteen women from across the state competed in this year’s pageant in Pratt.Following Courtney was Sierra Marie Bonn as the first runner-up, Alexis Smith as the second runner-up, Lluvia... Read More.

Kansas Man Drowns in Kayak-Related Accident at Kanopolis State Lake

Tuesday, June 13

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the drowning of a Kansas man Sunday at Kanopolis State Lake. According to the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a potential kayak-related drowning Sunday just before 6:30 p.m.Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston... Read More.

Kansas Officials: Medicaid Recipients Losing Coverage

Tuesday, June 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — About 70% of Kansas Medicaid recipients who’ve had their eligibility reviewed since April have lost their coverage. The Kansas News Service reports that this spring, Kansas had one of the highest rates of taking people off Medicaid rolls.Most of the... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Offering Buy One Get One Ticket Deal on June 21st

Tuesday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – You won't find a better deal on gate admission than the Kansas State Fair’s (KSF) $10 Buy One Get One Free ticket offer. Order on Wednesday, June 21st from 10 am to 10 pm to get this First Day of Summer... Read More.

Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association Girls All-State Teams

Monday, June 12

By KSHSAA Covered Staff TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association has announced its All-State teams and players and coaches of the year for each of the three girls' classifications.St. Thomas Aquinas' Sydney Watts was named the Class 5A forward of the... Read More.

Kansas Softball Coaches Association Announces All-State Teams

Monday, June 12

By KSHSAA Coverered Staff TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Softball Coaches Association have announced their All-State teams for the 2023 season.The association does not name players, pitcher or coaches of the year in any of the classifications, but the five state champions are well represented... Read More.

Kansas and Houston Men’s & Women’s Basketball to Tip Off Big 12 Mexico in 2024

Monday, June 12

IRVING, Texas – Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the launch of Big 12 Mexico, the Conference’s first international extension that will see Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball games held in Mexico with the Kansas Jayhawks being at the forefront... Read More.

Arthur Kaluma Commits to Kansas State: Ex-Creighton Star Gives Wildcats Another Huge Transfer

Monday, June 12

By: Kyle Boone, CBS Sports (cbssports.com) - Building off a 26-win season in Year 1, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang bolstered his momentum in Manhattan, Kansas, with another big commitment out of the transfer portal. Former Creighton forward Arthur Kaluma chose the Wildcats over several... Read More.

Kansas Softball Coaches Association Announces All-State Teams

Monday, June 12

KSHSAA Covered (kshsaacovered.com) - The Kansas Softball Coaches Association have announced their All-State teams for the 2023 season.The association does not name players, pitcher or coaches of the year in any of the classifications, but the five state champions are well represented on the teams.Class... Read More.