1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (418+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Overland Park teen is using her personal experience in the hospital to bring "Birthday Brightness" to other children who may be forced to celebrate inside hospital walls. The program, called Birthday Brightness, is designed to bring…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (187+ words) OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The "Just for Her Event" returned to the Overland Park Convention Center this weekend, drawing thousands of people to the 18th annual "ultimate girls' day out." From handmade crocheted stuffed animals to hand-poured soy candles to boutique clothing…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (64+ words) This 13-year-old Kansas boy shared his wish on social media: a new kidney. Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at the age of 3, he's now looking for a kidney donor. This 13-year-old Kansas boy shared his wish on social media: a…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (604+ words) TOPEKA — Kansas state employees choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance next year will see rates rise by 15% while employees choosing Aetna won’t see an increase as the state encourages a shift to the less costly insurance. Kansas…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (250+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks issued a new public health advisory Thursday due to blue-green algae. The following Kansas lakes are under blue-green algae warnings: Gathering Pond,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (658+ words) TOPEKA (KSNT) – A newly emerging and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to red meat spread by ticks is forcing some Kansans to abandon their old eating habits. Ticks are a common issue for Kansas and nothing new to its inhabitants or…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (700+ words) From expired soup to moldy mozzarella, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week. Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1018+ words) TOPEKA — Republican leaders of the Kansas Legislature relied on an arsenal of parliamentary procedure that frustrated Democrats seething about a bill forcing transgender people to use public bathrooms and obtain driver’s licenses matching their sex assigned at birth. How Kansas…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (119+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Health authorities gave the all clear Thursday for the water supply in a small Kansas town. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinded a boil water advisory for Madison, a town about 20 miles south of Emporia....

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (328+ words) TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas senators are due to take up a bill Thursday that, if passed, would lead to a crackdown on kratom in the Sunflower State. The Kansas Senate is joining a push to restrict use of 7-OH this year....