Dangerous Heat Wave Grips Kansas as Heat Index Tops 115
A prolonged stretch of extreme heat pushed heat index values well above 110 degrees across Kansas in late July, prompting advisories and warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Kansas to Receive More Than $225,000 in 23andMe Data Breach Settlement
Kansas will collect over $225,000 as part of a multistate settlement with the genetic testing company 23andMe following a data breach that affected tens of thousands of Kansans.
Topeka Weighs $2.63 Million Plan for Property Cleanup and Encampments
A Topeka city committee reviewed a proposed multimillion-dollar budget for property maintenance and homeless encampment cleanup as officials grapple with blight and public safety.
Wichita Opens Expanded Riverfront Park Along the Arkansas River
A years-long project to reconnect Wichita with the Arkansas River reached a milestone with the opening of a new riverfront park and pedestrian bridge.
Dodge City Expands One of the Nation's Largest Water Reuse Systems
Facing chronic scarcity in western Kansas, Dodge City is enlarging a system that treats and reuses water for industry and irrigation.
High-Speed Fiber Reaches Rural Riley County Homes
A regional cooperative completed the first phase of a fiber-optic build that brings gigabit internet to hundreds of farmhouses outside Manhattan.
Lawrence Unveils Plan to Tame Downtown Flash Flooding
After repeated summer downpours overwhelmed storm drains, the city of Lawrence released a $40 million plan to expand drainage capacity around Massachusetts Street.
Kansas Launches Work Zone Safety Push After Rise in Crashes
State transportation and law enforcement officials rolled out a summer campaign urging drivers to slow down in highway construction zones.
Salina Awards First Round of Downtown Storefront Grants
A dozen small businesses in downtown Salina received matching grants to restore historic facades and reopen long-vacant upper floors.