‘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...

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...

Officials warn of delayed heat aid

HARTFORD, Conn. -- With temperatures beginning to drop in areas across the United States, some states are warning that funding for the $4.1 billion Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps millions of low-income households pay to...

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...

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...

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...

US cuts interest rates to lowest bank rate in three years - Chris Harmse

The US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has cut interest rates for the second time this year. The FOMC officials agreed to another 25 basis points (0.25%) cut, that lowers its benchmark lending rate to a range between 3.75%...

Expert picks for Final Four: Who will win the 2026 NCAA Tournament and more bold predictions for this season

There have been 210 long days since college basketball's 2024-25 season ended in April. That drought ends today. That's right, baby: College basketball season is officially -- finally -- back in our lives. So, ahead of the season beginning and...

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...

“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...

NCAA basketball 2025-26 predictions: from Sarah Strong to Darryn Peterson, the names you’ll know by March

What are you most looking forward to, on or off the court? I’ll go with the St Thomas–Minnesota men’s team, eligible for the NCAA tournament for the first time after making an unprecedented jump from Division III to Division I. They enter as...

MLB Gold Glove Awards: Cubs Get Major League-High Three Winners

The Chicago Cubs had a major league-high three Gold Glove winners this year, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner all taking home baseball’s most famous fielding honor. It was the first Gold Glove for Crow-Armstrong, part of a...

Tucker to Dodgers? A reunion in Philly and Boston? Best fits for top MLB free agents

There is no Juan Soto in MLB free agency this year. There is definitely no Shohei Ohtani. But although there might not be a player who will inspire people to track the flight paths of private jets on social media, it's an intriguing class of free...

States, cities, and advocates fight immigration detention growth in court

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is spending billions on private prison contractors, such as The GEO Group and CoreCivic, to more than double its current detention capacity. But to do that, the federal government will have to overcome...