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State parks affected by rain
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism reported that frequent heavy rains are impacting some state parks in eastern Kansas. High water levels at many reservoirs have flooded campgrounds, overtopped roads, closed boat ramps and beaches and…
Sprint lights up KC with 5G
Overland Park's hometown wireless carrier has delivered on its promise to bring mobile 5G throughout Kansas City, covering 225 square miles and 625,000 people. Thursday morning, Sprint Corp. (NYSE: S) launched the next-generation technology that will bring new wireless experiences,…
Kansas doctor to pay near $6M settlement for false billings
Federal prosecutors say a Wichita cardiologist has agreed to pay $5.8 million to settle claims that he and his medical group improperly billed federal health care programs for medically unnecessary cardiac stent procedures. The Justice Department said in a news…
DROP A LINE: Fish without a license this weekend in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced anglers can fish without a Kansas fishing license at public waters on Saturday and Sunday It’s all part of the department’s Free Fishing Days. Each year, KDWPT designates one weekend when…
Farmers need aid, but Kansas congressman defends House Republicans who blocked it
Rep. Roger Marshall toured farms damaged by floods in his district this week, but the Kansas Republican still defended moves by two of his House GOP colleagues that delayed those farms from getting federal aid. Kansas and other Midwestern states…
Advisory board: Don’t name officers involved in shootings
A public advisory board in Wichita is now recommending that officers involved in shootings should not be named, citing worries about possible death threats to the families of the officers. The Citizen Review Board has changed its position after previously…
Capturing a life that changed a city
A teenaged Emerson Carey walked to Hutchinson in 1880 from McPherson County because he didn’t have the money to buy a railroad ticket. By the time he died in 1933, Carey was a millionaire who had helped shape Hutchinson -…
Kansas A to Z: ‘A’ is for Amelia Earhart Festival
Each July, thousands of people flock to Atchison for the Amelia Earhart Festival, named in honor of the legendary aviatrix and Atchison native. And while the festival, set for its 23rd year July 19 and 20, includes music, food, crafts,…
Hays’ first citywide garage sale draws significant interest
The first Hays citywide garage sale is scheduled for this weekend and the community has embraced the event, with sales planned across the community. Event organizer Laurie Mortinger said she wanted to organize the event in Hays after seeing successful…
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