1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (922+ words) The fight over data centers has suddenly become a defining battle in the race to run Kansas — on both sides of the aisle. Gubernatorial hopefuls are trying to leverage the issue to weaken their rivals in the final stretch before…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (159+ words) Someone who bought a Powerball ticket from a retailer in south-central Kansas has won a big lottery prize. The Powerball player won $50,000 in the Aug. 24 drawing, according to the Kansas Lottery. The winner matched four of the white balls and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (966+ words) What's Your KCQ is a collaboration between The Star and the Kansas City Public Library series that answers your questions about the history, people, places and culture that make Kansas City unique. Have a suggestion for a future story? Share…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (94+ words) Animals at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium got into the World Cup spirit over the weekend. Video released by the zoo on Sunday shows several animals, including an aardvark, a turtle, and a southern ground hornbill, playing with colorful…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (454+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Kansas ranks among the largest contributors to the American livestock industry, but according to survey data from the state's rural veterinarian workforce task force, almost 60% of producers across Kansas feel there is a shortage of veterinarians. Growing…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (870+ words) HUTCHINSON — Candidates for governor engaged in a veritable bare-knuckle brawl when they took the stage Saturday at the Kansas State Fair for a debate punctuated by the chants and jeers of an enthusiastic crowd of dueling supporters. Kansas Senate President…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (423+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Street racing continues to be something Wichita police monitor, with officers conducting targeted enforcement efforts throughout the year. But outside the city, drivers are finding a legal place to test their cars and their skills. Fred Kaufman,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (637+ words) lines. The Kansas City metro’s second World Fresh Market location is expected to open in the space at 4357...February. Eddie Musallet, the owner of World Fresh Market in Overland Park and several El Mercado Fresco...throughout the metro to visit…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (46+ words) Overland Park is using 160 signs featuring memes and teen slang to teach young riders about new e-bike and electric scooter safety rules. Overland Park is using 160 signs featuring memes and teen slang to teach young riders about new e-bike and…...

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…...