State News
USDA: Kan. beef cattle numbers lowest since 1999
Beef cattle numbers in Kansas are at their lowest level in 14 years because of the ongoing drought, but dairy herds are growing slightly to make up for lost production in other states.
New board aims at boosting Kansas River tourism
State officials are hoping a newly established development committee will make new tourism and recreational opportunities flow along the Kansas River.
Autism community upset by bill
The president of A.C.E.S, an autism support group in Eudora, is upset by a bill substitution in the Senate.
Kansas Legislators still at odds about budget
Legislators have been on hiatus this week, but there's still work being done. Governor Sam Brownback signed 22 bills into law yesterday. Senator Marci Francisco (D) says she's been surprised by the variety of issues that have come up so far, but legislators aren't any closer to determining the budget.
Kansas honored for changes to driver's licenses
A national group is praising new features in Kansas driver's licenses as a model for protection against fraud.
Obama proposes $714 million for Kansas biosecurity lab
Efforts to build a new biosecurity lab in Kansas are getting a huge boost, as President Barack Obama sends Congress a budget proposal that includes $714 million for construction of the facility at Kansas State University.
Wichita's McConnell base wins $500K
McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita is getting a $500,000 award from the Defense Department.
Kansas officials issue burn advisory
Parts of Kansas have had a fair amount of rain in recent weeks, but state officials say the persistent drought means it's still too dry for outdoor burning.
Kansas' conservation easement acres growing
About 120,000 acres of Kansas land are in conservation easements and the director of the Nature Conservancy of Kansas says the number is growing.
Kansas summit on homelessness, housing to kick off
A three-day summit meeting on homelessness and housing in Kansas takes place next week in Pittsburg.