Garden City Opens Welcome Center for Its Diverse Workforce
One of the most diverse communities in Kansas opened a center offering language classes, job placement, and services for the immigrant workers who staff its meatpacking plants.
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Wichita Runs Largest-Ever Severe Weather Drill Ahead of Storm Season
With Kansas squarely inside Tornado Alley, emergency managers in Wichita coordinated a citywide siren test and shelter exercise involving dozens of schools and businesses.
Overland Park Council Advances Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
A north-south rapid transit line moved a step closer to reality after the Overland Park City Council approved preliminary funding for design work along Metcalf Avenue.
State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson to Get Major Infrastructure Overhaul
The Kansas State Fair board approved upgrades to aging water, electrical, and barn facilities at the Hutchinson fairgrounds ahead of the September event.
Rural Kansas Hospitals Warn of Closures Without New Funding
Administrators from several small-town hospitals told a legislative panel that thin margins and staffing shortages could force service cuts or closures.
Kansas Legislature Opens 2026 Session With Water and Budget at the Top
Lawmakers returned to the Statehouse in Topeka this week facing a crowded agenda led by a long-term water plan for the drying Ogallala Aquifer and a projected budget surplus.
Johnson County Modernizes Election Equipment Ahead of 2026 Cycle
Election officials in the state's most populous county installed new tabulators and expanded early voting sites before the fall elections.
Kansas Districts Try New Tactics to Fill Classroom Vacancies
Facing a persistent teacher shortage, school districts across Kansas are turning to grow-your-own programs, signing bonuses, and housing incentives.
Kansas State Parks Report Record Visitation Heading Into Summer
State parks from Milford Lake to Kanopolis logged record spring attendance, prompting officials to add campsites and staff.