3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (291+ words) TOPEKA — Former Gov. Jeff Colyer ended a Republican campaign Monday for the party’s 2026 nomination for governor in wake of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of rival Senate President Ty Masterson. Colyer, who was sworn in as governor in 2018 after the resignation…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (488+ words) TOPEKA — Kansas legislative leaders on Tuesday approved the governor’s request to extend an emergency declaration in response to three residents who are being monitored for a potential hantavirus infection. Will Lawrence, the governor’s chief of staff, revealed new details about…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (663+ words) TOPEKA — Kansas paid nearly $3.2 million to a vendor to update an early childhood data system but was forced to terminate the contract after the vendor failed to meet performance standards. Legislative Post Audit Committee members questioned Janet Stanek, secretary of…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (84+ words) CLARK COUNTY —Crews continue to fight several wildfire in southwest Kansas. Fire were reported in Meade, Clark Ford and Stevens countie CLARK COUNTY —Crews continue to fight several wildfire in southwest Kansas. Fire were reported in Meade, Clark Ford and…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (114+ words) Firefighters across Kansas are responded to multiple wildfires Sunday, with windy conditions making them difficult to contain. In Hamilton County, Tanker 95 and DFMO Williams assisted local crews from... Crews battle fire at dairy in SW Kansas Firefighters across Kansas are…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (184+ words) FRANKLIN COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning on Monday for portions of northeast Kansas including Franklin County and Miami counties. In Franklin County, the storm caused structural damage, but no loss of life. Three minor injuries were…...