State News
Under half of state wheat showing no freeze damage
A new government report says just under half the Kansas winter wheat crop shows no damage from the hard freezes that hit the state in April.
Big four cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads
The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer.
Kansas foster care advocates host gathering
Advocates for the more than 5,600 Kansas children in the state's foster care system are gathering at the Statehouse to raise awareness and support.
US retail sales of farm equipment surge in April
An industry group says retail sales of farm tractors and combines in the United States surged last month.
3 mayors push for expanded passenger rail service
Supporters of passenger rail service through Wichita are joining forces with officials in Oklahoma and Missouri.
Kansas rides wave of judicial selection changes
Renewed legislative efforts to change the way Kansas selects members for its highest courts are part of a recent wave of modifications sought nationwide to alter the composition of the state's judicial branch
5 Kansas control towers to stay open
Control towers at five airfields in Kansas will stay open now that the Federal Aviation Administration has cancelled plans to close 149 similar towers across the country.
Kansas board nominates 10 sites for US register
A Kansas board has nominated 10 properties around the state for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including two public school buildings.
Research: Thousands of Kansas youths involved in crashes
While seat belt usage drops off dramatically after toddlerhood, new research shows older children are involved in thousands of traffic crashes each year in Kansas.
Kansas woman killed after falling out of party bus
A 26-year-old Kansas City, Kan., woman has died after falling out of a party bus on Interstate 35 and being struck by three other vehicles.