In 1980, her third year of clerking for Bob Adams at his Ben Franklin variety store in Humboldt, Carol Larson took a day off to visit Pittsburg State University. She had earned an associate degree…

TOPEKA, Kan. — Imagine no longer “falling back” or “springing ahead.” Imagine a world where you don’t have to figure out how to set your microwave or dashboard clock. If you live in Kansas, imagine…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said she wants a review of state sentencing guidelines to reduce overcrowding in prisons, a move that could find bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled Legislature. The Democratic…

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday devoted as much attention to Medicaid expansion as any other issue . “I’ve made no secret that expanding this program is one of my top priorities,” she said in…

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kansas goes further than any other state in limiting state and local agencies from influencing policy about food nutrition labels and portion sizes, according to a recent study. A study…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A key part of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposed budget dealing with pensions appears doomed, creating potential trouble for her efforts to boost spending on public schools and expand the state’s…

Kansas lawmakers are expected to give a legislative update at 6 p.m. Monday at the Iola Senior Center. Those scheduled to attend include Sen. Caryn Tyson, Rep. Kent Thompson and Rep. Kenneth Collins. The Allen…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly outlined a proposed budget Thursday that would commit Kansas to higher spending on public schools, expand its Medicaid health insurance program — and cut the state’s annual…

As a young mother, especially, I always admired those who could make their children mind with what seemed the slightest change in the tone of their voice or look. I had a grandmother who I…

Tending to cattle, particularly when winter weather intrudes, demands daily attention even when it’s 25 head on 80 acres, as is Greg Kaufman’s experience these days. “It’s a mess out there,” Kaufman said, the result…