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Kansas payday lending operation agrees to $21M settlement
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Two payday lending companies with ties to racecar driver Scott Tucker have agreed to pay $21 million and waive another $285 million in charges to settle federal claims that...
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Sign-ups to begin for annual trans-Atlantic pancake race
LIBERAL, Kan. (AP) — Sign-ups get underway next weekend in southwest Kansas for an annual trans-Atlantic pancake race. The High Plains Daily Leader reports that the 66th International Pancake Day is...
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Kansas teen hospitalized after vehicle hits a tree
HOLTON, Kan.- A Kansas teenager was injured in an accident just before 10 p.m. on Saturday in Jackson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Dodge Intrepid driven by Tiffany N. Creamer, 16,...
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Health organizations support proposed Kan. cigarette tax increase
By JIM MCLEAN A coalition of health organizations is supporting Gov. Sam Brownback’s call for a big increase in the state’s cigarette tax. Brownback is proposing to raise the tax by $1.50 per pack,...
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Huelskamp Continues Fight for Life During Life Week
Rep. Huelskamp and students during last year’s rally WASHINGTON – People from across the country will be rallying in Washington this week to celebrate and protect the lives of the unborn in our nation....
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Fatal semi accident, fire closes portion of I-70
Saturday’s fatal I-70 crash in Thomas County- photo courtesy Donnie Welchel/KWCB COLBY, Kan. – A semi driver died in an accident just before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday in Thomas County. The Kansas Highway...
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Government investigating Ford trucks for stalling problem
DETROIT (AP) — Federal regulators are investigating whether Ford Motor Co. should expand a 2013 safety recall of diesel trucks. The previous recall involved 2,951 F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks sold...
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Kansas governor reorganizing Medicaid, foster care units
Governor Brownback during the 2015 state of the state address TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Sam Brownback is trying to reorganize the licensing of foster care homes and the state workers who determine...
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Medical marijuana to get informational hearing in Kan. Senate
Photo by Andy Marso Esau Freeman, president of Kansas for Change, spoke Thursday at a Statehouse rally in support of a bill to allow medical marijuana use. BY ANDY MARSO TOPEKA -About 50 supporters of...
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Early morning quakes reported in Kansas
ANTHONY, Kan. (AP) — Two earthquakes were felt in south-central Kansas early Monday. No major damage was reported from either quake. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 2.7 magnitude quake was reported...
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University of Kansas flying new multi-million dollar jet
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas has a new high-flying perk for some of its officials. The university is using a new airplane purchased by a gift from the Kansas Endowment. University...
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Warden: We’re working to improve safety at Topeka prison
Topeka Correctional Facility- photo Kan. Dpt. of Corrections TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The warden of the Topeka Correctional Facility says everyone is working hard to ensure the safety of women inmates at...
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State official links earthquakes to disposal of waste water
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A state group says a steep increase in earthquakes in south-central Kansas likely is caused by the disposal of waste water from an oil and gas extraction process often called...
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Obituaries
Earl “Buck” Baker Jr. May 26, 1927 – Jan. 14, 2015 Farmer Age: 87 Wilma A. Carlile Feb. 26, 1931 – Jan. 16, 2015 Cargill Eggs Age: 83 Diana Stoecklein Sept. 2, 1964 – Jan. 16, 2015 Homemaker Age: 50
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Taxing issues surround City Council meeting
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council is expected to take action on the next step in placing a sales tax question on the ballot for the April spring election. The tax would be used to fund...
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Accident injures one, jails another over the weekend
ARLINGTON, Kan. — A 28-year-old Langdon man was taken to jail over the weekend charged with DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol after an accident in the county. It happened around around 3:50...
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Obituaries
Herman Lee Dill Nov. 22, 1927 – Jan. 19, 2015 Manager – Orscheln’s Age: 87 Kathleen Grass Jan. 18, 1958 – Jan. 16, 2015 Age: 56
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Rural Kansas fire damages cars, tractor
HOLYROOD, Kan. – Officials are investigating a fire in rural Ellsworth County. The Barton County Sheriff’s Office, Claflin Fire Department and fire units from Ellsworth County responded to the...
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Council approves arena tax proposal
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council gave approval to put the sales tax question for the sports arena renovation project on the ballot. If approved by voters in the April election, a 0.35%...
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Ex-technology director in Kansas sentenced for fraud
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The former technology director for the city of Lenexa has been sentenced to prison for fraud. Forty-four-year-old Andrew Davey, of Overland Park, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday...
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