Bill Braum, ice cream and burger chain founder, dead at 92
Braum grew up in Emporia, Kansas, where he worked for the small butter and milk processing plant his father ran.
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Kansas officials express frustration amid coronavirus surge
Gov. Kelly said President Donald Trump's suggestion that restrictions on people's movements could be loosened by Easter to help the economy is “ wishful thinking ”.
Kansas has 12 times as many weekly claims for unemployment
It was by far the largest percentage jump in at least 20 years.
Kansas state parks, fishing lakes to remain open to the public
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has developed a plan to keep Kansas’ 28 state parks, 63 state fishing lakes, and more than 100 wildlife areas open to the public during the COVID-19 crisis.
Kansas policy allows bars, restaurants to sell alcohol to go
The policy applies to restaurants with liquor licenses, bars, clubs, farm wineries, micro-breweries, micro-distilleries and liquor stores.
Kansas man sentenced to life for abusing children
Federal prosecutors say a 13-year-old boy walked to a police station in April 2018 to report that his mother's boyfriend was abusing his siblings.
Special Olympics Kansas to hold Virtual Polar Plunge
Looking for something exciting and fun to do while waiting for the COVID-19 virus to pass? Polar Plunge and Shiver the Mascot to the rescue!
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly holds press conference to announce first COVID-19 related death
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday evening at a press conference that the state has had it's first COVID-19 related death.
Portion of Locust Street closed for resurfacing project
Locust Street from Jefferson Street to Fourth Street will be closed to allow for the milling of the existing asphalt surface. Work began Wednesday, March 11, and will take place over the next couple of weeks.
Progressive Products, Inc Recognized as Exporting Business of the Year at 2020 Kansas Small Business Awards
Progressive Products' components are in use in pneumatic conveying systems in factories, grain handling facilities, chemical plants and other installations throughout the United States and internationally.
Kansas confirms first coronavirus case
A Kansas City-area woman who recently traveled to the Northeast is the first case of coronavirus in Kansas, officials confirmed Saturday.
Kansas investigating massage therapist for female athletes
The investigation is in its early stages and will continue.
Ex-school resource officer pleads no contest to sex crimes
Another Kansas City, Kansas, school resource officer was charged last year with sex crimes against children.
Justices OK state charges for immigrants who use fake IDs
The Supreme Court is making it easier for states to prosecute immigrants who use fake Social Security numbers to get a job. The issue for the court was whether states could pursue the immigrants in court or had to leave those choices to the federal government, which typically has authority over immigration.
Kansas House OKs bill to address missing indigenous people
Supporters hope that educating state agencies more thoroughly will help reduce the level of crime in indigenous communities.
Kansas lawmakers reject lower penalties on pot possession
The bill initially said offenders now in prison for marijuana possession would be released.
Court awards $1.5M to Kansas man wrongfully convicted
Documents say the presiding judge had a romantic relationship with the prosecutor before the trial that neither disclosed at the time.
Kansas mother of student who was kicked by teacher sues
A district spokesman said the school system doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
Panel seeks censure, coaching for foul-mouthed Kansas judge
“Intentionally gender-based derogatory references toward women have no place in the administration of justice, and have no place in a judge's vernacular."
Kansas struggles with details of legalizing sports betting
Kansas lawmakers who want to legalize betting on sports events and allow online sales of lottery tickets are struggling to agree on the details and facing criticism that they're being too generous toward companies already managing casinos for the state.
Kansas business groups mobilize to stop local plastics bans
The debate in Kansas comes after eight states, including California and New York, have banned single-use plastic bags.
Man admits threatening girl's family to get nude photos
Police say the man came to the girl's house believing they were going to have sex but he was arrested.
Cancer-linked chemical found inside Kansas aircraft hangar
A November test found that an airman had been exposed to levels almost six times higher than the permissible exposure limits.
Southeast Kansas man bound over on involuntary manslaughter charge
Patrick Commons is the suspect in the crash that happened on Highway 69.
