An official scheduled to testify in a Grand Jury investigation of Governor Brownback did not appear.
Ethics Official in Brownback Grand Jury Investigation Fails to Appear
Abortion Foes Seek Ban on Dismemberment Procedure
Kansans for Life and state Sen. Garrett Love have announced a measure that would ban abortions using what they call the "dismemberment" method.
Colson Touts City’s Accomplishments, Outlines Strategic Plan
Colson named a few accomplishments, including the adoption of a balanced budget without a property tax increase and an improved bond rating.
AUDIO: KU Football Staff Meets The Media
Wednesday afternoon the media met with members of David Beaty’s coaching staff for the first time since their hiring. Shortly […]
AUDIO: Manspeaker Will Not Seek Re-Election on Topeka City Council
Manspeaker says he's looking forward to spending more time with his family and focusing on his job.
10 Dead in West Texas Prisoner Bus Crash
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has confirmed eight prisoners and two corrections officers were killed.
Weak Growth Forecast, Sales Slump Send US Stocks Lower
US stocks sink, bond prices rise after weak forecast for global growth, drop in retail sales.
IRS to Cut Taxpayer Services
Despite Christmas, Retail Sales Dropped in December
AARP Promotes CARE Act for Caregivers
Topeka Police Capture Man on NE Kansas Most Wanted List
Yemen’s Top Al-Qaida Leader Claims Responsibility for Paris Attack
Top commander of Al-Qaida says massacre at Charlie Hebdo was in "vengeance for the prophet.''
Reward up to $5,000 for Information in Kansas Infant’s Death
Statehouse to Host Medical Marijuana Event
Supporters of bills to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas will rally in the Capitol Thursday.
Roberts Behind Regulation Reform Bill
Cosby Show to Go on in Colorado
People Fight for Copies of Charlie Hebdo
Welcome Warmth
After a cloudy start to the day we should see mostly sunny skies this afternoon and warmer temperatures. Highs this […]
Lottery Tickets Up; Casinos Down
Shawnee Heights edges Hayden to remain atop the Centennial League
Girls Shawnee Heights used a 23-point fourth quarter to withstand Hayden’s comeback to win 66-55 and remain atop the Centennial […]
Kansas High School Basketball Scores: Week Five – Tuesday
AREA BOYS BASKETBALL Shawnee Heights 49, Hayden 48 Seaman 53, Emporia 49 Highland Park 54, Junction City 43 Manhattan 72, […]
AUDIO: Jayhawks Stay Perfect In Big 12 With Win Over Oklahoma State, 67-57
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Frank Mason III had 16 points and nine rebounds, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 14 points and […]
Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Murdering TPD Officer
Ross Lane was bonded over Tuesday in Shawnee County District Court on three charges, including capital murder.
Historic Fairfax Bridge Demolished Friday
The historic Fairfax bridge that connects Wyandotte and Platte counties will be no more as crews demolish the trusses on Friday.
Kansas Revenues Take Major Hit from Plummeting Oil Prices
A state economist says there's a chance the low prices could stimulate the economy and raise tax revenues elsewhere.
Appeals Court Grants Petitioner 4-day Extension in Heartland Park Case
The Kansas Appeals Court's given the attorney for Chris Imming until Friday to file a required brief.
Wendy’s High School Athletes of the Week
After their performances last week, Shawnee Heights senior guard Tez Scroggins and Washburn Rural junior guard Lauren Biggs are our Wendy’s high school […]
Royals GM Dayton Moore and Manager Ned Yost Conference Call
The Kansas City Royals announced today that manager Ned Yost has agreed to a one-year extension, which runs through the […]
Court Upholds Expulsion of Law Student over Criminal Past
Brown did not dispute in court he had falsified answers in his application where law school applicants were supposed to disclose any criminal history.
Royals Manager Ned Yost Agrees To One-Year Extension
The Kansas City Royals announced today that manager Ned Yost has agreed to a one-year extension, which runs through the […]
Defiant Charlie Hebdo Fronts Muhammad, Critiques Church
Cover shows a weeping Muhammad, holding a sign saying "I am Charlie'' with the words "All is forgiven'' above him.
Facebook Launches Amber Alerts to Help Find Missing Children
Missing 11-year-old girl was found when motel clerk called police after seeing Amber Alert on Facebook.
Saline County Votes to Reinstate 4 Department Heads
The change came after three new commissioners were sworn in, expanding the commission to five members.
Kansas Sheriff’s Son Sentenced for Shooting Death of ‘Best Friend’
34-year-old Scott Weigel was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for the death of 21-year-old Keith Ancell.
Black Boxes from AirAsia Jet Being Analyzed
Bulgarian Officials Arrest a Man Believed Linked to French Terror Attack
Late Week Improvements
It will be partly cloudy and chilly today with highs ranging from the mid to upper 20s. Under mostly cloudy […]
Crayola Apologizing for Off-Color Facebook Comments
Buckeyes Own the Trenches and Take Home National Title
Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns and Ohio State won the first national title in college football’s […]
Wendy’s High School Girls Basketball Coaches Club
After a long Christmas break, teams finally were able to get back on the basketball court. Some teams are excited […]
Capitol Police Deal with Concealed Hand Gun Law
A Capitol Police spokesperson says officers were initially concerned over a concealed carry law at the Statehouse.
Winter Trout Fishing in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism stocks rainbow trout for winter fishing around the state.
Ex-Insurance Agent Sentenced for Stealing from Clients, Firm
A former insurance agent from Wichita pleads guilty to fraud charges after pocketing nearly $400,000.
Awareness for Human Trafficking Grows in Kansas
Listen to the fully story, which aired on 580 WIBW’s News Now at Noon. Ellie Smith is a singer, mother […]
Cain, Davis, Ventura Honored with Royals Team Awards
KANSAS CITY, MO (January 12, 2015) – The Kansas City Royals announced their 2014 team award winners today, which were […]
Kansas Legislature’s 2015 Session Begins
Governor Sam Brownback kicked off the latest legislative session with his inaugural address Monday.
Key Military Command’s Twitter Site Hacked
Twitter site of military's U.S. Central Command taken over by hackers claiming to be working on behalf of Islamic State.
Prosecutor: 2 Albuquerque Officers to Face Murder Charges
D. A. says two SWAT team members will each face a single count of open murder in death of 38-year-old James Boyd.
Big 12 Scores, Schedule, Standings, Rankings and Teleconference Audio
Big 12 Weekend Results: KU 86 Texas Tech 54Baylor 66 TCU 59 (OT)Oklahoma State 69 Texas 58Kansas State 66 Oklahoma […]
Foster named Big 12 Player Of The Week
Marcus Foster of Kansas State and TaShawn Thomas of Oklahoma are the latest winners of the Big 12 Men’s Basketball […]
Senate Moves Ahead on Keystone Despite Obama Veto Threat
The House approved the bill. Senate Republicans back the measure, arguing it will create thousands of jobs.
Kansas Will Have No Women in Statewide Offices
All eight statewide elected officials are men after Sandy Praeger's departure as insurance commissioner Monday.
Cuba Completes Release of 53 Political Prisoners
Upheaval at Kansas Police Department Continues
CDC: Deadly Flu Strain Mutating
New Coalition Formed For Home Schooling Families
Eventually Warmer
It will remain mostly cloudy, breezy and cold today with high temperatures only reaching the lower to mid 20s. Under […]
Fire Destroys a Topeka Mobile Home
Brownback’s Inauguration Moves Indoors
Kansas Game Wardens Begin Using Body Cameras
Woman Gets 100 Months for Highway Shooting South of Lawrence
Brittany Nicole Smith sentenced in Douglas County for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
A Tense Hollywood to Exhale at Glitzy Golden Globes
Governor Offers Optimistic View at Inaugural Ball
While celebrating at his inauguration ball on Saturday, Governor Sam Brownback declared confidence in the Legislature's ability to deal with state issues.
Brownback Budget to Include Proposals to Boost Tax Revenue
Analysts are saying Brownback's approach at fixing the budget, mainly through transfers from other state funds, could cause a shortfall for the budget year that begins in July to grow from $436 million to $648 million.
Kansas Lawmakers Open Session Amid Budget Shortfalls
Lawmakers in Kansas are challenged with finding enough money in spending cuts to erase the $700,000,000 + deficit, against a backdrop of tax cuts that some say shouldn't be changed.
Washburn Men Earn Upset Win; Women Win with Second Half Comeback
The Washburn Ichabods led the entire second half as they topped league-leading Northwest Missouri 70-64 in Bearcat Arena on Saturday […]
Saturday MIAA Basketball Recap
Two top 25 teams fell in Warrensburg as a wild day comes to a close in MIAA basketball. Northeastern State […]
Foster’s three pointer in OT gives Cats upset of Sooners
Marcus Foster came up big again for Kansas State and, as a result, the Wildcats have two straight Big 12 […]
Sit With the Guru – In the Corner at Allen Fieldhouse
There are many people, around Kansas and likely elsewhere, who would be entirely appreciative of any opportunity they might have […]
Kansas cruises past Texas Tech, 86-54
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas coach Bill Self made a deal with Devonte’ Graham: Prove in practice that he was ready […]
Log Cabin Burns to the Ground Near Delia
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says the home at 7466 106th Rd. east of Delia is a complete loss.
Law Expert: Brownback Investigation Doesn’t Necessarily Suggest Wrongdoing
Expert: Standard & Poor’s Watching Kansas
An economist thinks a credit rating agency is concerned about the state's budget predicament.
SpaceX Launches for NASA, Aims for Rocket Landing at Sea
The SpaceX company has successfully launched another fresh load of supplies to the International Space Station.
Funerals Held for Illinois Family Killed in Plane Crash
A 7-year-old girl was the only survivor of the crash that killed her parents and older sister.
Kansas High School Basketball Scores: Week Four – Friday
AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL Manhattan 57, Topeka 31 Emporia 51, Highland Park 26 Hayden 73, Topeka West 24 Shawnee Heights 66, […]
Defense shines in in doubleheader split of Topeka and Manhattan
Girls Last year, Manhattan went through the Centennial League with an unblemished record. That was erased last time out and […]
Kansas Doctor Still Barred over Abortion Referrals
The State Board of Healing Arts upheld its 2012 revocation of the license allowing Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus of Nortonville to provide charity care.
Paris Prosecutor: Terror Suspect Killed 4 Entering Grocery Store
A Paris prosecutor says four people who died in an attack against a kosher grocery were killed when the assailant entered the store.
Police Arrest Topeka Bank Robber
Feds Reach Deal with Kansas to Protect Prisoners from Abuse
The settlement with Kansas aims to protect women prisoners at the Topeka Correctional Facility from sexual abuse.
Royals Minor League Coaching Staffs Announced
The Kansas City Royals announced their 2015 minor league staff assignments today, also naming their minor league coordinators for the […]
Credit Agency Critical of Kansas’ Budget Outlook
S&P says Gov. Brownback's plan to address the state's budget shortfall doesn't "appear to significantly address the mismatch between recurring revenues and expenditures."
Man Wanted for Rape Arrested in Topeka
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office has captured a man on the Northeast Kansas Most Wanted list.
Bill Snyder Elected to College Football Hall of Fame
DALLAS, Texas – Bill Snyder, the architect of the “greatest turnaround in the history of college football,” will become just […]
College Football Hall of Fame Inductees
The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the 2015 College Football Hall of Fame Class, […]
MIAA Thursday Basketball Recap
Four games were decided by four points of less and every double header was a split as another mid-week of […]
Nebraska High Court Tosses Suit over Keystone Pipeline Route
Court ruled Friday the three landowners failed to show they had legal standing to bring their case.
City, Topeka Schools Settle Dispute over School Officers
School Boards Group Skeptical of K-12 Commission Recommendations
Democrat Thinks Minimum Wage Bill Has Good Chance This Session
A Wichita Democrat is backing legislation to boost Kansas minimum wage to $10.25 over 3 years.
Wasting Sunshine
It is going to be another chilly and breezy day today as high temperatures fall back into the upper teens […]
Grand Jury Investigating Loans to Kansas Governor’s Campaign
Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer loaned Brownback's campaign $500,000 in August, the third such loan Brownback's running mate made to the governor's re-election bid.
Man Who Removed Tattoos, Teeth of Topeka Victim to Be Freed
No date has been set to release Kenneth Cook, convicted in 1992 of killing a man and removing his teeth and tattoos, who now has been granted parole.
Topeka Home ‘Total Loss’ After Fire
The house hadn't been lived in for some time, but it still had electricity. Failed circuits caused the fire.
GOP Congress Moves Veto-bait Bills on Health Care, Pipeline
Nancy Pelosi says Dems have enough votes to sustain all vetoes Obama is threatening against priority bills of the Republican-controlled Congress.
Court Grants Stay on Fate of Topeka’s Heartland Park
Sheriff: Homeowner Shot Man During Haysville Break-in
Authorities have no current plans to arrest the 57-year-old homeowner, and prosecutors will decide whether charges will be filed.
3 Convicted Killers Among 29 Parole-eligible Kansas Inmates
Kansas Shrine Bowl announces 2015 All-Star selections
Six Shawnee County high school football seniors get another chance to play football before heading off to college. The Kansas Shrine […]
