Storms force closure of highways in the Topeka and northeast Kansas area
US-40 has closed in both directions between K-4 and the Douglas/Shawnee County line Tuesday morning.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Some Shawnee County offices will change their hours for summer
Some Shawnee County offices will soon start new summer hours.
May 8, 2026Open source
Topeka Cello Collective holds ‘Cellobration’ performance featuring 3 ensembles
Topeka Cello Collective performed at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library and featured three groups.
May 4, 2026Open source
Two Kansas men hospitalized after dogs attacked
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Two people were hospitalized after a dog attack in Topeka.Just before 1a.m. Thursday, police responded to a vicious animal ca
May 1, 2026Open source
Kansas City area boosted infrastructure for FIFA World Cup: Now the games begin
TOPEKA, Kansas -- An estimated 650,000 visitors will flood the Kansas City area during the course of the monthlong FIFA World Cup, which chose Kansas and Mis...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Kansas City area boosted infrastructure for FIFA World Cup. Now, the games begin
TOPEKA, Kansas — An estimated 650,000 visitors will flood the Kansas City area over the course of the monthlong FIFA World Cup, which chose Kansas and Miss...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Kansas Democratic women’s club evaluates U.S. Senate candidate who put ‘fetal personhood’ into bill
Schmidt, a Democratic state senator from Topeka and the meeting’s guest speaker, defended an amendment he made last year to legislation establishing “fet...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Kansas utility regulators stop transmission line path through endangered grasslands
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas utility regulators handed a win last month to landowners concerned about a transmission line bisecting large swaths of prairie grassl...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
KWP Commission to meet June 18
TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, June 18, at the J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center, 102 N. M...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
U.S. Senate confirms first of three Kansas nominees for federal district court judge
By: Tim CarpenterKansasReflector.com TOPEKA — The U.S. Senate confirmed on a party-line vote one of three Kansans nominated by President Donald Trump to se...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Blue River Cleanup Targets Trash, Invasive Species
The Heartland Conservation Alliance is spearheading a $5 million cleanup along the waterway that flows through Kansas City.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Specialized Staff Serving Influx of Homeless Library Patrons
Library systems in and around Kansas City, Missouri, are hiring specialized staff to provide social services to the growing number of homeless patrons.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A Better Big Blue Battlefield in Kansas City | Part III
Reconciliation between the two sides included Union commander John Phillips eulogizing Confederate commander Joseph O. (J.O.) Shelby at his funeral.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
DHSS cautions World Cup attendees of high heat, humidity in Kansas City
DHSS warns attendees of FIFA World Cup 2026™ events in Kansas City of expected high heat and humidity weather conditions and urges visitors to take precaut...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
300 pets in 1 week: KC Pet Project hits crisis point as shelter reaches capacity
Kansas City Pet Project has hit a crisis point after taking in 300 pets in one week, pushing it to capacity.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Dept. of Education: Four Kansas school districts could lose federal funding in Title IX dispute
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights says four Kansas districts remain out of compliance with Title IX and could face escalation.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
First Warn Weather Day Saturday, Severe Storms Likely in Afternoon to Evening
Saturday brings another significant risk for severe storms with a Level 3/5 zone that includes Kansas City
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘Holding our breath’: Uncertainty about World Cup crowd sizes trickles down to Kansas watch parties
Like an elaborate wedding or a Fourth of July barbecue, the World Cup has Kansas City and suburbs wondering about crowd sizes.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Company proposing nuclear power facility in Kansas plans stock offering
A company building an underground nuclear reactor in Parsons is planning an initial public offering of 2.5 million shares, planning to raise more than $40 mi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Kansas State Objections Board strikes No Labels party from ballot, along with Democrat in House race
The State Objections Board on Friday upheld Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s decision not to recognize the No Labels Kansas political party.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Swabik takes 20th in decathlon at nationals
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Kansas’ John Swabik’s dream for a national title came to an end Thursday. The 2019 Sherman Central School graduate fini
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Kansas has more rural hospitals at immediate risk of closing than any other state
More rural Kansas hospitals are at risk of immediate closure than in any other state. That’s according to a recent report by the non-profit policy organiza...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Newton police assist in arrest of Kansas City homicide suspects
Three Kansas City, Kansas, men wanted in connection with a homicide investigation were arrested Sunday night in Harvey County following a pursuit along Inter...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
🏈 Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes on track for Chiefs training camp
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, back, talks with head coach Andy Reid duri
Jun 12, 2026Open source
⚾ Seager homers as Rangers top Royals to reach .500
Kansas City, Mo. (AP) — Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
🎧 Eagle Media, Hull sports broadcast schedule
KAYS - (1400/94.3)KFIX - (96.9)KHAZ - (99.5)KJLS - (103.3)KKQY - (101.9) Friday, June 12 KAYS: Kansas City Royals BSB vs.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Falcons acquiring OT Morris from Chiefs for draft pick
The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Per reports, the Falco...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Astros, Royals striving to escape the doldrums
The Houston Astros have appeared in the postseason in eight of the past nine seasons, winning two World Series. But they enter the start of a three-game road...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Lecompton is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
Region: Kansas
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Blue River Cleanup Targets Trash, Invasive Species
The Heartland Conservation Alliance is spearheading a $5 million cleanup along the waterway that flows through Kansas City.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Specialized Staff Serving Influx of Homeless Library Patrons
Library systems in and around Kansas City, Missouri, are hiring specialized staff to provide social services to the growing number of homeless patrons.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A Better Big Blue Battlefield in Kansas City | Part III
Reconciliation between the two sides included Union commander John Phillips eulogizing Confederate commander Joseph O. (J.O.) Shelby at his funeral.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
DHSS cautions World Cup attendees of high heat, humidity in Kansas City
DHSS warns attendees of FIFA World Cup 2026™ events in Kansas City of expected high heat and humidity weather conditions and urges visitors to take precaut...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
300 pets in 1 week: KC Pet Project hits crisis point as shelter reaches capacity
Kansas City Pet Project has hit a crisis point after taking in 300 pets in one week, pushing it to capacity.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Dept. of Education: Four Kansas school districts could lose federal funding in Title IX dispute
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights says four Kansas districts remain out of compliance with Title IX and could face escalation.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
First Warn Weather Day Saturday, Severe Storms Likely in Afternoon to Evening
Saturday brings another significant risk for severe storms with a Level 3/5 zone that includes Kansas City
Jun 13, 2026Open source
‘Holding our breath’: Uncertainty about World Cup crowd sizes trickles down to Kansas watch parties
Like an elaborate wedding or a Fourth of July barbecue, the World Cup has Kansas City and suburbs wondering about crowd sizes.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Company proposing nuclear power facility in Kansas plans stock offering
A company building an underground nuclear reactor in Parsons is planning an initial public offering of 2.5 million shares, planning to raise more than $40 mi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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