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A Pueblo, Colorado, man was killed on Wednesday morning in a semi crash in Ellsworth County.

A Riley County man was involved in a crash Wednesday morning that claimed the life of another. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a passenger car was eastbound on K-140 in Ellsworth County and missed a stop sign. The car was struck at the intersection of K-156 by a southbound semi. The car’s driver, 70-year-old Donald Svita, of Pueblo, Colorado died on scene.

America is known for producing men who contributed significantly to the America’s and the world’s rich history. Samuel Dinsmoor is one of many such people. He was a farmer, teacher, and politician known for his unique art including sculptures made totally from concrete.

RUSSELL COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Tuesday in Russell County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 1997 Toyota Tacoma driven by Carlos Hernandez, 70, Aurora, Colorado, was stopped eastbound on Interstate 70 two miles east of the Russell exit. The driver pulled the SUV towing a Honda CRV into the driving lane.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 9:30a.m. Wednesday in Ellsworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Toyota Highlander driven by Donald J. Svita, 70, Pueblo, Colorado, was eastbound on Kansas 140 at Kansas 156, a mile and a half south of Ellsworth. The driver...

Death investigation under way after remains discovered near Humboldt on Saturday

As the temperatures begin to rise, the six and eight-legged things begin to thrive. While most insects and arachnids are harmless to humans, the tick is not one of them. Unfortunately, tick-borne illnesses have been on the uptick in recent years. With tick season in Kansas beginning in April, Kansas Wetlands Education Center Director Curtis Wolf said now is the time to start watching your environment.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While resignation rates in America remain high, a recent report has found that Kansas has the lowest rates in the region and some of the lowest rates in the nation. With Americans quitting their jobs at unprecedented rates, even in the face of high inflation, on...

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until noon Wednesday. Visibility will be one quarter mile or less at times in dense fog in Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline, Rice, McPherson and Reno Counties. Hazardous driving conditions will occur at times due to low visibility. If driving,...

(KAKE) - At least three Ulta Beauty stores in Kansas and Missouri have been robbed in the past month. The Belton Police Department says they are searching for three women who allegedly stole $7,000 from the Ulta Beauty store on E Markey Pkwy in Belton, Missouri. The women allegedly filled baskets with makeup, perfumes and other products and walked out without paying.

The Barton Foundation aims to enhance the Barton student experience with its 13th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave. in Claflin. The money raised is used for Faculty Mini-Grants, which Barton faculty members can use to enhance student learning experiences in their classrooms. The Foundation has awarded $132,479 in mini-grants to date.

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health reported 1,290 new coronavirus cases in Kansas from March 15, to March 22, for a total of 940,526 cases. The state reported 1,366 cases the previous week. On Wednesday, the state reported 16 additional COVID-19 deaths since the report on March 8,...

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas proposal based on the disputed idea that providers leave infants to die after they’re born during abortions is nearing legislative approval, as Republicans pursue limited anti-abortion measures following a decisive statewide vote last year protecting abortion rights. The Kansas House rejected in...

TOPEKA, Kan. – 22 teams from 17 Kansas schools will compete this weekend in the KidWind Challenge state competition in Topeka. The KidWind Challenge is a fun way for students to explore the power of wind by building and testing wind turbines and then competing in a supportive environment. However, KidWind isn’t just about wind energy. It’s also about STEM and all the life skills that derive from the practical application of STEM in our lives – problem solving, teamwork, and scientific measurement, to name a few.

Dry, warm, and windy- all ingredients needed for wildfire concerns. Western KAKEland will see all three of those, Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity will quickly drop off this afternoon as temperatures warm into the 70s and 80s. Relative humidity is expected to drop below 20% during the afternoon. Fires spread incredibly fast, when the relative humidity drops below the 20% threshold.

Missouri’s largest electric utility believes a bill aimed at reducing competition and giving monopoly providers an advantage in building transmission lines will avoid cost overruns and deliver better results for customers. In its home state, where it stands to benefit, Ameren Missouri has offered its full-throated support to legislation...

The governor says Republicans did this to try to get something they wanted with something that she wanted in special education funding.

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - A debate is raging nationally regarding prior authorization. You’re probably familiar with it. It’s a common practice in medicine today. Your doctor says you need a particular medicine, or diagnostic test, but your insurance company has to approve it first. Getting it approved can take weeks—or even longer.

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Early spring can bring precipitation and there are several opportunities for rain through the week. Tuesday an mid level disturbance will move through the Northern Plains as a warm front advances from south to north. The disturbance could bring a wintry mix to the Sandhills and north central areas that could lay down a light icy glaze. Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for those areas for slippery roads.

The Barton Foundation aims to enhance the Barton student experience with its 13th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave. in Claflin. The money raised is used for Faculty Mini-Grants, which Barton faculty members can use to enhance student learning experiences in their classrooms. The Foundation has awarded $132,479 in mini-grants to date.