Former Kansas legislator files to run for Leavenworth House seat, focusing on bipartisanship
Former state legislator Jeff Pittman of Leavenworth is seeking to return to the House with a campaign message grounded in bipartisanship.
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More than 10,000 Kansas children lose food assistance in wake of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says 21,906 Kansans, including 10,331 children, have left SNAP food program since July 2025.
Co-founder of Wichita private school contending for Iowa GOP’s gubernatorial nomination
Zach Lahn, a cofounder of a Wichita private school and resident of Kansas until 2023, is a contender in Iowa's Republican primary for governor.
Kansas Democrat’s campaign manager created website with documents used in attack on political rival
Kansas U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Schmidt's campaign manager left his digital footprint on documents uploaded to a website that linked a child sex abuse scandal to a political rival.
10,000 Kansas children have lost food assistance because voters sat on the sidelines in 2024
Of the state's 2 million registered voters, more than 700,000 abstained. They could have made a difference. Now the pain begins.
GOP secretary of state files to run for Kansas governor, picks representative as running mate
Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab officially filed to run for Kansas governor on Friday, selecting Rep. Ken Rahjes of Agra as his running mate.
Four Kansas student teams place among best at 2026 World KidWind Challenge
Each year, KidWind challenges students across the world to design and showcase their own hand-made wind turbines and solar homes.
Republican Scott Schwab names Ken Rahjes as running mate
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Schwab announced his running mate Friday morning.
Kansas man breaks over 50-year state record with 63-inch catch
A Kansas man has broken a more than 50-year-old fishing record, landing Kansas’ new state-record longnose gar.
Kansas baseball wins first ever regional game in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - KU made history on Friday afternoon, taking a victory over Northeastern, 6-3.
Showers Tonight, Weekend Storm Risk, Warm 80s Next Week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder continue today into tonight, but coverage should gradually taper off. We’ll warm up through the weekend with more sunshine, though dail...
Fort Smith leaders review injury pay policy as Lavaca lights up blue for Officer Kyle Newman
Fort Smith reconsiders injury pay after Officer Kyle Newman was shot on duty, as his hometown Lavaca rallies with blue lights to show community support.
Volunteers preserve historic Coleman Theatre along Route 66 in Oklahoma
Walking through the Coleman Theatre today feels like stepping back to opening night in 1929.
ARDOT says increased military traffic expected in coming weeks
ARDOT said in a release that from May 29 through June 15 an uptick in military traffic will be expected as the National Guard goes to and from yearly training.
Arkansas fire deaths rise as officials stress importance of working smoke alarms
The Arkansas State Fire Marshal's Office says Arkansas has already recorded more fire-related deaths this year than at the same time in 2025.
Crystal Bridges introduces expansion featuring Olivia and Alice Walton
Founder Alice Walton and Board Chair Olivia Walton will be joined by the founding partner of Safdie Architects to reveal the museum's latest project.
Alice and Olivia Walton host panel on Crystal Bridges expansion
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art unveils its major expansion in Bentonville on June 6-7, featuring new galleries and community spaces.
Arkansas softball's season ends in one-sided loss to UCLA
That marked the end of a legendary season for Arkansas (46-13), where they made their first-ever trip to the Women's College World Series.
Nephew of Arkansas native killed at Pearl Harbor shares story of uncle’s return home after 84 years
Born in Yell County, Royle Luker was only 17 and had been in the Navy about six months when he was killed in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
ADH issues emergency boil order notice for Elkins over E. coli concerns
The Arkansas Department of Health issued the boil order on May 29 as an emergency measure after E. coli was detected in Elkin's water distribution system.
Arkansas’ most populous county approves data center moratorium, but with exemption
Pulaski County residents said data centers are not worth the loss of farmland, excessive use of drinking water and increase in electricity costs.
More megachurches want to be your alma mater
Some of the nation’s biggest megachurches are getting into the college business, prioritizing job training and church culture over traditional liberal arts. A franchise-style model from a Christian univers...
Vermont is first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat, as others may follow
Vermont became the first state to ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation this week. Widely used to control weeds in major...
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump administration’s marijuana reclassification
The GOP attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana and Louisiana filed a lawsuit headed into Memorial Day weekend to stop the Trump Justice Department’s order reclassifying marijuana as a less harmful drug.