Kansas invited amateur archaeologists to dig out ruins from the state’s ‘bloody’ past

Just a few stone walls remain of what was once a stately, three-story stone mansion on the bluffs of the Kansas River near Lecompton, Kansas.Among the ruins, amateur archeologist Debi Aaron is hunched over a dry-screening tripod carefully sifting...

2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Smith County since 1970

In 2022, Smith County received $56.2 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $15,906 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 29.3% of all personal income in...

How Meade County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

In 2022, Meade County received $40.5 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $10,382 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 15% of all personal income in...

Kansas Profile: Sabetha conveyor company honored with state award

The Kansas Exporter of the Year award is being presented and the Governor of Kansas has made the trip to present the award in person.It’s not a trip to Kansas City or Wichita. This innovative company is based in rural northeast Kansas. The company...

Woodson County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

In 2022, Woodson County received $40.1 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $12,884 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 32.8% of all personal income...

2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Rush County since 1970

In 2022, Rush County received $43.6 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $14,888 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 28.7% of all personal income in...

States brace for added burdens of Trump's tax and spending law

The ink is not even dry on the far-reaching domestic policy law that President Donald Trump will sign Friday, and already, state governments are bracing for impact as Washington shifts much of the burden for health care, food assistance and other...

Kansas law enforcement boasts lowest crime rates in more than 20 years

Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Kansas’ crime rate in 2024 reached its lowest mark in at least 20 years, according to recently released data, and some attribute the drop to law enforcement success. Violent crimes saw a five-year low in...

GOP-Backed Cuts to Medicaid, Food Assistance Would Hurt Their Red States, Say Democratic Governors

By Jamie Lucke The Democratic governors of two red states — Kentucky and Kansas — urged Republicans in Congress to scrap their massive budget bill, warning it would take health care and food away from needy Americans to give “tax handouts to the...

Kansas starts moving toward a flat income tax rate as new laws take effect this month

TOPEKA, Kansas — July 1 was the start of the fiscal year for the state of Kansas. It’s also when most of the 129 laws passed by the 2025 Kansas Legislature officially went on the books. Though most of the new statutes are not controversial, a...

Kansas governor confirms divorce from spouse of more than 40 years

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said Thursday that she and her husband of more than 40 years were granted a divorce. She decided to speak publicly about the amicable end of her marriage because of inquiries about the status of her relationship with...

Intoxicated minors allegedly urinated on Kansas church/elementary school

WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Several minors were arrested and booked into jail on alcohol-related crimes. According to a social media post from the Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff’s Office, an underage driver was arrested for possessing an open container...

What Kansas politicians say about Trump's big bill

Top 12 Military TV Comedies From the Golden Age of Sitcoms

War is hell—but on television, it can also be pretty funny, as proven by the history of classic TV military comedies. For decades, the medium has marched brave (and oftentimes clueless) soldiers, bumbling officers and ragtag units across our...

US government to release billions of flies into Mexico to stop flesh-eating insects from crossing border

Scientists are preparing to breed and drop billions of flies on Mexico to halt a flesh-eating parasite from crossing the border. The Trump Administration is leading the effort to prevent the spread of the New World Screwworm, which was eradicated...

Commerce launches new chapter of Kansas Community Empowerment Program

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Department of Commerce has assumed the administration of the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program as of July 1. According to Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, the program, a...

Optics Over Results? New York's Zohran Mamdani Proposed Government-Owned Grocery Stores, But What Do People Really Think About Them

Zohran Mamdani, fresh off a primary win and favored to become New York's next mayor, is stirring up debate with a bold pitch: open five city-owned grocery stores, one in each borough. The plan is designed to bring affordable, fresh food to areas...

Kansas governor and her husband have divorced

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and her husband, Ted Daughety, divorced in October 2024 after over 40 years of marriage. The divorce was amicable and mutual, according to statements from both Kelly and Daughety. Gov. Laura Kelly and her husband have...

Kansas City area hospitals brace for changes as Medicaid rules tighten following passage of ‘big, beautiful bill’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Upcoming changes to government healthcare programs could bring major shifts in who qualifies for Medicaid and what hospitals will need to do to help patients keep their coverage, due to the passage of President Donald...

Kansas governor says U.S. spending bill will hurt Kansans