Kansas to fly half-staff flags in honor of Bob Dole
Governor Laura Kelly orders flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of Bob Dole.
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News to Know (12/6/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - The ice queen and her little sister make a stop in Pittsburg on Sunday to bring some holiday cheer to area kids. Elsa and Anna came by the fun…
News to Know (12/2/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Now that it's December, it might be time to start thinking of ways to weatherize our homes, and experts say it's not just something to do in the winter…
Texas woman sentenced in death of 2 Kansas carnival vendors
GREAT BEND, Kan. (AP) — A Texas woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in the deaths of a Kansas couple who were killed on the orders of a carnival worker as part of a fictitious “ carnival mafia” initiation.
Embattled Kansas lawmaker arrested for second time in month
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A 21-year-old embattled Kansas lawmaker was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving — his second arrest in less than a month — and is facing fresh calls for his resignation or removal from office.
Two dead after vehicle collides with train in eastern Kansas
The crash happened in Miami County, south of the Kansas City area.
Utility commission criticizes hedge fund influence on Evergy
Members of the Kansas Corporation Commission sent a strong signal Tuesday that they won’t tolerate efforts to increase shareholder profits at the expense of unreasonably high rates for Evergy’s 1 million Kansas customers.
News to Know (11/25/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - It's a lot more than a pot-hole. A large sink hole has forced authorities to close Junge Boulevard between Central City and Black Cat Road in Joplin. The Joplin…
Kansas AG to act on new law regarding vaccine requirements
The Kansas Attorney General advises employers "that they must not inquire into the sincerity of an employee's religious belief" when the employee claims a religious waiver from a COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Kansas financially protecting workers who refuse COVID shots
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday brushed aside complaints from fellow Democrats about signing a Republican measure aimed at financially protecting workers who refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines by declaring, “leadership means seeking compromise.”
News to Know 11/23/21
JOPLIN, Mo. - Work is becoming "three-dimensional" at the site of the new Dover Hill Elementary in Joplin. By 3D, we mean steel beams are beginning to go up, and the school's…
News to Know (11/22/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - On Friday Pittsburg police and fire joined forces for their annual Badges and Burgers event. The heroes, doing some work on the grill. For five bucks, folks could get…
Kansas City Chiefs to pay expenses for girl hurt in crash
The girl was seriously injured when a vehicle she was in was struck by a car driven by former assistant coach Britt Reid.
Wyandotte County extends mask mandate for public spaces
The order does not include Bonner Springs, Edwardsville or school districts in the county.
News to Know (11/18/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - All eligible adults in Kansas can now receive covid booster shots. Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced on Wednesday all fully-vaccinated Kansans over…
More Kansas adults now eligible for COVID-19 booster
All Kansas adults who had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are now eligible for booster shots.
News to Know (11/17/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - This is Daisy. She's a mannequin covered in beads. But the beads aren't just for decoration. They're marked with the names of female cancer survivors and victims. Since 2004…
News to Know (11/16/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - As we get closer to winter and the snowy season, it may be more difficult to get around on some area highways. Both the Missouri and Kansas Departments of…
Kansas school district to give overwhelmed staff 2 days off
“We realize our staff has been presented with an overwhelming amount of responsibility this school year amid the ongoing pandemic."
News to Know (11/12/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - Folks in Joplin get hands on to honor our local veterans. The Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity is honoring a local vet by providing them a place to stay.…
Staffing shortages could impact Kansas roads this winter
Worker shortages could impact Kansas roads this winter. This year, KDOT doesn't have enough equipment operators.
News to Know (11/11/21)
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. - Veteran's Day is today, but Newton County decided to honor our nation's heroes early. The county hosted an event at the county courthouse in Neosho. David Osborn served…
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News to Know (11/9/21)
MIAMI, Okla. - Court documents reveal more details about a northeastern Oklahoma murder investigation. Two people are accused in the shooting death of Toni Moran in Ottawa County. They are 51-year-old Jimmy…
Push to cut Kansas' food sales tax continues with new bill
There's another push in Kansas to ditch the state's food sales tax. The latest bill will be introduced during next year's legislative session.
