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Isaiah Pacheco injury setback: Kansas City Chiefs’ rushing attack in serious trouble after MCL sprain
Chiefs face major concerns as Isaiah Pacheco deals with MCL sprain (Image via: Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs are suddenly facing a major setback at one of their most critical positions. Lead running back Isaiah Pacheco suffered an MCL...
States sue Agriculture Department over looming suspension of SNAP food assistance
Democratic leaders from 25 states are suing the Agriculture Department over the looming suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. Benefits are expected to run dry across the country this...
Ex-Fox TV anchor accused of stabbing mom to death on Halloween as cops find gruesome bedroom scene
Angelynn Mock, a former TV anchor was arrested in Wichita, Kansas on Friday in connection to the stabbing death of her 80-year-old mother Anita Avers(Image: Facebook) A former morning anchor for a local St. Louis FOX affiliate station has been...
‘We don’t shut down’: Kansas ag leaders tell Congress to get back to work
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Kansas farm leaders are pushing Congress to get back to work and solve problems facing the agriculture industry, pointing out that a closed government doesn’t mean U.S. lawmakers can’t be in session. “I’m...
Where does South Dakota rank in clean energy?
South Dakota is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the percentage of its energy that is produced by renewable sources. The state’s share of clean-energy production is 92% as of 2024, up from 70% in 2023. Iowa is second (83%) and Kansas third (74%). In...
Fact brief: Is South Dakota’s percentage of clean energy the highest in the US?
South Dakota is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the percentage of its energy that is produced by renewable sources. The state’s share of clean-energy production is 92% as of 2024, up from 70% in 2023. Iowa is second (83%) and Kansas third (74%). In...
38.6% of New Kansas Homes Are Multi-Family, Above U.S. Average
The U.S. housing market remains a critical economic issue, with housing affordability and supply at the forefront of bipartisan policy agendas. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are increasingly focused on expanding access to affordable...
OCCK to Provide Free Rides for Election Day During Kansas Mobility Week 2025
Local Written By: Press Release from Kansas Mobility Management Published Date: 10-28-2025 OCCK Transportation is providing free rides to the general public on CityGo, regional paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, 81 Connection and KanConnect, on...
Construction begins on new KBI Regional Crime Center in Pittsburg
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has announced that construction has begun on the KBI Regional Crime Center and Laboratory. The new facility will be in Pittsburg, Kan.(Kansas Bureau of Investigation (Facebook))The new...
Chancellor Sonny Perdue Inducted into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper, in coordination with the National Agricultural Hall of Fame, is pleased to announce that Former Georgia Governor and United States Department of Agriculture Secretary and current University System...
South Dakota leads the country in renewable energy
October 28, 2025 (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH)–South Dakota is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the percentage of its energy that is produced by renewable sources. The state’s share of clean-energy production is 92% as of 2024, up from 70% in 2023. Iowa...
Federal Migrant Worker Program Proves Fickle, Agriculture Workers and Employers Want Change
By Anna Kaminski TOPEKA — Blueberries unpicked and dropping from plants in New Jersey, crops left to dry up in North Carolina fields, and understaffed rural Kansas cattle operations are becoming more and more common, and food in the United States...
Kansas woman suffers life-threatening injuries after UTV rollover
GRATIOT, Wis. -- A Kansas woman suffered life-threatening injuries after a UTV rollover in the Town of Gratiot on Friday night. The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office were dispatched just after 9 p.m. at a residence on State Highway 11. Due to the...
Cold Weather Rule set to begin on Saturday in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, Nov. 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold...
Kansas Profile: Levant business builds energy-efficient window, door systems
A 4-H project. An exceptional teacher. A commitment to quality. A priority on energy conservation. A transformational product.All those are elements of this story about a remarkable business in rural Kansas. Bob Holloway is founder and owner of...
“Kindest soul”, Kansas City actor killed in car crash remembered as light
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City actor is being remembered as a genuine soul after they were killed in a car crash Friday night. 41-year-old Louise ImMasche had just finished performing at Theatre Lawrence and was driving back to Kansas...
Company co-founded by Bill Gates unveils game-changing energy project: 'The way of the future'
"I'm excited about the prospect." by Matthew SwigonskiOctober 28, 2025 Photo Credit: Getty Images One Midwest state could soon be home to a groundbreaking project that could lower energy costs for residents. Co-founded by Bill Gates, TerraPower is...
US KSNT Topeka Kansas fall wheat planting slowed by rainy weather
KANSAS (KSNT) – Although recent rains have provided a needed increase of soil moisture, it’s also slowed the planting process for fall wheat across the state. Kansas State University reports that on average, about 66% of Kansas wheat has been...
Study Documents Kansas Wind Regulations
Kansas has some of the highest potential for wind energy of any state in the nation. Yet until recently, there was no central repository for the differing approaches to wind regulation across the state’s 105 counties. New research from the...
Rose Hill hog farmer inducted into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame
WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - The National Agricultural Hall of Fame has inducted a long-time resident of Rose Hill, NC. Wendell Murphy was recognized on Oct. 23 for his contributions to the American pork industry, specifically in swine production and...