3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (618+ words) For years, Kansas politicians have argued over what students should know before they graduate. Lawmakers have pushed students to pass a civics test and complete personal finance coursework. Gov. Kelly has warned against legislative overreach into curriculum decisions. Both debates…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (346+ words) As overdose deaths decrease in Kansas, the state is preparing to distribute more opioid settlement funds to continue to fuel the downward trend. The next rounds of funding are focused on expanding access to medications for opioid use disorders (MOUD)…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (513+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " It's nearly Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City, and local venues and businesses are offering a variety of things to do in the metro. From live music downtown to firework shows and a weekend baseball series, Kansas…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1699+ words) A dangerous round of severe weather ramped up across the Plains Monday, bringing life-threatening storms, multiple reported tornadoes and intense supercells from Kansas and Nebraska into Missouri. Forecasters issued numerous tornado warnings throughout the afternoon and evening, including several Particularly…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (204+ words) TOPEKA (KSNT) " The Jayhawks couldn't get the sweep. No. 14 Kansas baseball (39-16, 22-8) came up short in the season finale against BYU (27-27, 14-16) losing to the Cougars 5-4 in 11 innings off a walk-off home run. Kansas opened the scoring in the first with an…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (237+ words) All of the eastern half of Kansas except for its southeast corner are expected to see an enhanced chance for severe storms on May 18, the National Weather Service says. The weather service forecast a 30% chance for severe weather to strike…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (415+ words) According to Mental Health America's (MHA) 2025 State of Mental Health in America report, Kansas places #11 out of 51 for youth mental health, with a lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care compared to most of the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (204+ words) Bobby Witt Jr. has been off to a strong start for the Kansas City Royals this season. Witt Jr. is currently fourth in hits (49), fifth in steals (12) and is hitting. 302 on the season. The Colleyville Heritage High School graduate has…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (240+ words) LAWRENCE " As Kansas basketball continues to make its way through the offseason, multiple players who competed for the Jayhawks this past season are pursuing professional careers. The main one to know for the Jayhawks is freshman Darryn Peterson, who is…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (258+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) " A Kansas community is looking to grow and is offering up incentives to attract new residents. The City of Kingman, in partnership with Make My Move. com and through a state grant program announced in October, is…...