State News
Civil engineers give Kansas' infrastructure a C-
Civil engineers are giving Kansas' infrastructure a grade of C minus.
Corrections team wins Kansas weight loss contest
A team of Kansas Department of Corrections workers are the biggest losers in Gov. Sam Brownback's weight loss challenge.
Kansas growers making progress on corn planting
A new report says Kansas farmers have planted about 70 percent of this year's corn crop.
Drought accelerates use of drugs to beef up cattle
Cattle feeders in the U.S. are coping with smaller herds and high corn costs in part by using more growth-inducing drugs designed to bulk up animals and get more beef from each carcass.
Roof damage, power outages after Wichita tornado
A tornado and strong winds have hit Wichita, causing roof damage and downing power lines.
Tornadoes hit Kansas, Oklahoma; no injuries reported
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage
Party bus operating illegally in fatal KCK case
A party bus was operating illegally when a bachelorette party attendee tumbled out of it in Kansas City, Kan., and was killed.
Under half of state wheat showing no freeze damage
A new government report says just under half the Kansas winter wheat crop shows no damage from the hard freezes that hit the state in April.
Big four cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads
The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer.
Kansas foster care advocates host gathering
Advocates for the more than 5,600 Kansas children in the state's foster care system are gathering at the Statehouse to raise awareness and support.