Kansas officials warn about presence of invasive Asian longhorned tick; it was recently found in Franklin County

photo by: Kansas State University Kansas health and agriculture officials say the Asian longhorned tick — an exotic, invasive species with cattle and human health implications — has been identified for the first time in Kansas. The tick was tested...

Kansas state budget director disputes House speaker’s assertion of budget thriftiness

TOPEKA — The Kansas budget director objects to claims by House Speaker Dan Hawkins the state government budget adopted by the 2025 Legislature spent less than the amount proposed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Adam Proffitt, who also serves as...

Kansas Rural Health Innovation Alliance prepares plan for program funding

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Rural Health Innovation Alliance is set to hold its second meeting to discuss the Kansas Rural Health Transformation program. Earlier this month, Governor Laura Kelly appointed 14 alliance members to oversee the...

Republicans and a Democrat on Climate

Greg Dalton: This is Climate One, changing the conversation about energy, the economy, and the environment. During the 2016 presidential election, climate change barely surfaced as a campaign topic. This cycle it’s a different story. Carlos...

Kansas Junior Livestock Show draws 706 exhibitors

The 93rd Kansas Junior Livestock Show took place Oct. 3-5 in Hutchinson. The event attracted 706 exhibitors and featured 1,476 head of livestock, according to a community announcement. Dax Seibert, of Pawnee County, led the grand champion market...

Medicaid cuts are a ticking time bomb for rural Kansas hospitals. One change may help

Nearly every seat is taken during lunchtime at the Remnant Cafe in Parsons, Kansas, and Brian Williams is caught up in conversation about the happenings at the local hospital. It’s not unusual for Williams, the CEO of Labette Health, to field...

Kansas once again allows gender changes on driver's licenses after Kobach loses legal battle

Wednesday marked the first day in two years that transgender Kansans were able to change the gender markers on their drivers licenses after the Kansas Supreme Court denied Attorney General Kris Kobach's appeal in a long legal battle. For Jessie...

Kansas could get a nuclear reactor built 1 mile underground to power data centers

A company with a vision of installing “discreet, bespoke,” small, nuclear reactors 1 mile underground for data centers and other electricity-hungry industries plans to put its first reactors in Kansas, Texas and Utah. Deep Fission, which says its...

Marvin opens Kansas City hub for fiberglass windows and doors

Source | Marvin Windows and Doors Marvin Windows and Doors (Warroad, Minn., U.S.) has opened its newest manufacturing facility at 9820 Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas. The 400,000-square-foot facility will be a hub for the manufacturing,...

K-State prepares future engineers as Kansas considers second nuclear facility

K-State is keeping up with an increasing interest in nuclear energy by preparing future engineers. With recent considerations of expanding nuclear power in the state, a K-State professor said engaging with the public about nuclear engineering is...

Kansas City police partner with churches for community building

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City police teamed up with local churches this weekend to help build bridges and break down biases between law enforcement and the community through the National Faith and Blue Weekend. The initiative features...

A nuclear startup wants to put a reactor 1 mile underground in Kansas

photo by: Deep Fission California-based Deep Fission has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to put a nuclear reactor 1 mile underground in Kansas. A company with a vision of installing “discreet, bespoke,” small, nuclear...

Detroit Lions coach issues apology after player sparks bloody brawl with Kansas City Chiefs after Sunday night loss

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Officials warn motorists of vehicle-deer collisions in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Motorists are warned to be on the lookout for deer on Kansas roadways. Vehicle-deer crashes can occur any day of the year on Kansas roadways, Kansas Department of Transportation officials noted in a news release on Monday...

KDHE alerts public after Asian longhorned tick found in Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT...

OPINION: The Kansas recreation commission model: Local solutions, lasting impact

By Anthony Finlay Play Bold Hutch Recreation commissions are a unique Kansas solution to delivering community-centered parks and recreation services that strengthen neighborhoods, nurture healthy lifestyles, and connect generations. As provided in...

Texas Tech 42, Kansas 17: No. 9 Red Raiders run over Jayhawks for second conference loss

LUBBOCK, TX. - The Kansas Jayhawks gave up 21 unanswered second half points as they lost in blowout fashion to the Texas Tech Red Raiders by a score of 42-17 at Jones AT&T stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11. Familiar struggles resurfaced for the...

Hyphyn™ – A Breakthrough In Biodegradable Performance Vinyl – Marks The Next Evolution Of...

NEW YORK, NY — October 14, 2025 — Created to address the design industry’s growing demand for sustainable and high-performance materials, Hyphyn™ — a breakthrough biodegradable vinyl – marks the next evolution of coated upholstery fabrics for...

Kansas volleyball uses fiery offensive performance to rally in four-set victory over Iowa State

photo by: Kahner Sampson/Special to the Journal-World KU senior Rhian Swanson spikes the ball past the hands of Iowa State's Morgan Brandt during the Jayhawks' match on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena in Lawrence....

Kansas Jayhawks Kick Off Football Season a Massive New Video Display

As part of a major renovation to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS, Daktronics partnered with the University of Kansas (KU) to manufacture and install a massive new video display and two ribbon displays ahead of the 2025 football...