Kansas Supreme Court recognizes retired KU law professor with the Justice Award

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court awarded a distinguished, retired professor of the University of Kansas School of Law with the “Justice Award” for his contributions to law and justice on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Chief Justice Marla Luckert...

Kansas Bankers Association, NXTUS to give Kansas banks access to technology tools

WICHITA — NXTUS, Inc., in partnership with the Kansas Bankers Association, has launched the 2025 NXTSTAGE Financial Technology Pilot Competition, designed for startups with innovative financial technology products. Applications are open now and...

Tracey Mann addresses PBM reform and agricultural priorities for Kansas

U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann, who represents Kansas’ 1st district, recently addressed several legislative and policy issues in a series of posts on his official Twitter account.On September 16, 2025, Mann wrote about the role of Pharmacy Benefit...

PEG Staffing Expands National Footprint with Offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, MO & Florida

St. Louis, MO – July 28, 2025 – Everyday staffing challenges demand local insight and national reach. To meet that need, PEG Staffing & Recruiting, the certified woman‑owned agency headquartered in St. Louis, today announced a strategic expansion...

New Kansas Supreme Court justice takes the bench

Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court swore in a new justice Wednesday, marking Gov. Laura Kelly’s fourth appointee to the bench. After an informal ceremony Wednesday morning at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka,...

Lawrence authors talk Sunflower State literary spirit, local books ahead of Kansas Book Festival

Share this post or save for later The annual Kansas Book Festival will enter its 14th chapter this weekend, featuring a host of Lawrence-affiliated authors and events. The festival, which is free to all, includes author events, signings, book...

Review: BOOK OF MORMON at Kansas City Music Hall

The national non-Equity tour of The Book of Mormon has landed in Kansas City and if the roar of laughter on opening night is any indication, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez’s irreverent musical comedy hasn’t lost its bite. It is only a...

Testimony: Kansas Sales Tax Modernization and Income and Property Tax Relief Considerations

Note: The following is the testimony of Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst & Research Manager at the TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the...

Trump's DEI crackdown further strains US supply of aircraft mechanics, industry officials say

By Allison Lampert (Reuters) -Plans to combat a U.S. shortage of aircraft mechanics are in limbo after funds aimed at training a mostly male workforce are being held up by government efforts to remove mention of diversity, equity and inclusion...

Kansas Department of Commerce Announces 12 Rural Mural Awards to Enrich Kansas Communities

Local Written By: Press Release from Kansas Department of Commerce Published Date: 09-17-2025 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the agency has awarded $75,000 in Rural Mural funding to support 12...

Kansas Children’s Discovery Center to open expanded area in November

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A major expansion that will more than double the size of the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is set to open in early November. Officials on Wednesday said the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will open its $11.6 million...

Corn harvest in Kansas: yields are HIGH, prices are LOW

The corn harvest is roaring through Kansas, and farmers are saying it'll be a record crop thanks to heavy rain during the spring and summer months. Farmers started harvesting a few days ago, and there's at least another week to go, with high...

K-State moves into Top 5 of country’s agriculture colleges

Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture has moved up to No. 5 in Niche.com’s annual list of the Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences, reinforcing its reputation as one of the nation’s premier agriculture programs. The ranking is...

No run game in Kansas City? Poor O-lines in Houston, Minnesota? Real-or-not ratings for every team

We're two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, which means narratives are beginning to take hold -- prematurely. The NFL's 10 remaining 2-0 teams cannot all be Super Bowl-bound. (History confirms some in that group won't reach the playoffs.) The group...

Kansas City veterans embark on Honor Flight to visit Washington, DC, memorials

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire. — Nearly 100 Kansas City-area veterans departed Wednesday morning for Washington, D.C., as part of Honor...

MAG Capital Partners Buys 165,000 SF Food-Grade Production Portfolio in Metro Chicago, Kansas City

5CHICAGO AND KANSAS CITY, MO. — MAG Capital Partners has purchased two food-grade production facilities via a sale-leaseback in metro Chicago and Kansas City. The seller was a provider of ingredients for food, pet and personal care segments. The...

Black Hills Energy Supports Fire Departments With Over $135,000 In Safety Grants

1 of 1 September is National Preparedness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of readiness and resilience in our communities. In recognition, Black Hills Energy is proud to support local firefighters with $135,000 in Funds for Firefighters...

Emporia Fire Department Partners with Get Alarmed Kansas to Provide Free Smoke Alarms

The Emporia Fire Department is proud to announce its partnership with Get Alarmed Kansas, an affiliate program of the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office. This initiative empowers local fire departments to deliver free smoke alarms and expert...

2024 Kansas Statistical Abstract now available

LAWRENCE — The Kansas Statistical Abstract 2024 is now available online. This data compendium is published annually by the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas. It includes information on a wide range of topics about...

Southwest Boulevard’s Hispanic businesses navigate construction

KANSAS CITY, Mo — A group of Hispanic businesses in a historic Hispanic neighborhood in Kansas City are asking for your support. Southwest boulevard’s hispanic businesses navigate construction In a letter sent to businesses, and obtained by KSHB,...