TOPEKA, Kansas

Kan. education board laments cuts in school funds

1 hr 39 mins ago

Members of the State Board of Education expressed frustration that further cuts in Kansas public schools would hurt the quality of education.

Kansas race car driver fights off cancer

3 days ago

Gail Spencer was tightening the lug nuts on the left back tire of her 1996 Chevrolet Nova on a recent Saturday morning as she prepared for the timed trials for a drag race at Heartland Park.

Kan. group cuts revenue forecast $235M

5 days ago

A group of economists and policy-makers slashed Kansas tax collection estimates Thursday by $235 million, reflecting signs of continued weakness in the state economy.

Kan., Wash. back Boeing for tanker contract

7 days ago

With hundreds of new jobs at stake, Kansas officials are keeping an eye on the competition for an Air Force contract to build a new refueling plane.

Kan. gov. says critics too generous on job deal

8 days ago

Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson is suggesting that critics who think his administration isn't trying hard enough to lure thousands of jobs away from Missouri are pushing him to be fiscally irresponsible.

Kansas Senate leader proposes small claims change

9 days ago

Kansas Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt wants to allow more cases to be settled in small claims court.

Analysis: Kan. casino board would like better hand

9 days ago

Members of a state board in Kansas don't appear to like the hand they've been dealt for proposed casinos in Kansas City and the Wichita area, and they're wondering whether they should fold.

Man turns bout with prostate cancer into education

10 days ago

A Topeka man hasn't put away his running shoes since he found out he had prostate cancer.

Kansas Supreme Court rules against wind farms

11 days ago

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday that Wabaunsee County commissioners have the right to prohibit the construction of commercial wind farms in their county.

Kansas gov defends departing commerce secretary

11 days ago

Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson acknowledged Friday that he allowed his commerce secretary to pursue a similar job with Missouri but said it didn't hinder efforts to lure thousands of jobs from that state.