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Kansas requests waiver of federal Medicaid rules
Kansas is asking the federal government to waive some rules so the state can overhaul its Medicaid program.
Police investigating Cirilla's robbery
Police are looking for suspects after a robbery at Ciriclla's Thursday afternoon.
Kansas ag secretary blasts KBA board of directors
A key member of Gov. Sam Brownback's administration lays the blame for problems identified in an audit of the Kansas Bioscience Authority at the feet of its board of directors.
Brownback has no plans to slow Medicaid overhaul
Gov. Sam Brownback isn't planning to delay an overhaul of the Medicaid program in Kansas.
Two men arrested after early morning fight
Two men were arrested early Thursday after a disagreement near 14th and Ohio.
New Kansas casino plans test run Monday for charity
The new Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will hold a pre-opening test of its operations next week for state regulators.
Legislators take up Kansas water policy plans
Parts of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's plan for revising the state's water policy are beginning to move through the Legislature.
Douglas county receives hazardous materials grant
Douglas county's emergency management department receives an $80,000 grant to prepare for a hazardous materials disaster.
Lawrence schools ahead of school lunch curve
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into Law in 2010, but Lawrence schools are ahead of the curve. The school district already adopted new food guidelines before lawmakers required nutritional changes.
Lawrence city street crews stay busy despite lack of snow
While some parts of the country are busy cleaning up winter weather, in Lawrence, it looks more like work on the streets during the fall. The city street division manager, Tom Orzulak, says the last two winters were bad but he and his crew are enjoying the lack of snow.