4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (190+ words) Longtime Civic Council leader succeeds Lisa Krigsten following two impactful years of regional leadership KANSAS CITY, Mo., September 08, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City today announced the election of Paul Holewinski, President and CEO of Academy Bank,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (501+ words) The lawsuit comes more than a year after the Education Department first said it was investigating four districts in Kansas following a complaint from the Defense of Freedom Institute. The conservative group's complaint alleged the schools had policies preventing disclosure…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (315+ words) >$37 million headed to Kansas communities for road project support Fort Scott & Columbus expanding trails, sidewalks, bike paths KANSAS — A federally funded project will improve a number of Kansas communities. "Just for perspective, our entire street maintenance budget is about a…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (193+ words) Mayor Curt Skoog has won re-election to a second term, defeating challenger and former city councilman Faris Farassati in Tuesday’s Overland Park mayoral race. Skoog’s campaign focused on infrastructure, public safety, and maintaining regional partnerships, including discussions about the possibility…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (239+ words) The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that additional heavy rainfall could worsen life-threatening flooding, prompting an Emergency Alert System (EAS) activation. Authorities said flash flooding was either already underway or expected to develop rapidly, creating life-threatening conditions across roads, neighbourhoods,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (92+ words) The Kansas Turnpike has reopened the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 between Wellington and South Haven after flooding closed the highway. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Turnpike has reopened the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 between Wellington and South Haven after flooding…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (383+ words) Mark Burghart, secretary of the Kansas Department of Revenue, plans to retire July 31 from the job of leading the state's tax collection agency with five months remaining in Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's second term in office. (Kansas Reflector screen capture…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (52+ words) Overland Park is hosting the Consular Services Center to help international visitors and offer support during the World Cup. Visitors must have a pre-arranged appointment. Overland Park is hosting the Consular Services Center to help international visitors and offer support…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (159+ words) Headline: Dense Fog Advisory from SUN 12:57 AM MDT until SUN 8:00 AM MDT Headline: Dense Fog Advisory from SUN 1:57 AM CDT until SUN 9:00 AM CDT WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) — Two are dead, and a child is seriously injured following a Friday…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (250+ words) A Johnson County, Kansas, mayor is entering the race to lead the state of Kansas. Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog announced Monday, June 1, that he is entering the Democratic primary for Kansas governor. He announced his running mate for lieutenant…...