‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
Kansas hospital runs out of staff amid COVID-19 surge
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
6 Native candidates elected to Congress, breaking record
A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.
A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.
Man accused of murdering two boys and kidnapping two girls is in custody, girls found safe
Donny Jackson, 40, is in custody. Police say he killed two boys, who were about 11 and 14, and then kidnapped their sisters, who are three and six. The little girls were found by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol late Saturday.
Donny Jackson, 40, is in custody. Police say he killed two boys, who were about 11 and 14, and then kidnapped their sisters, who are three and six. The little girls were found by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol late Saturday.
Man threatened to 'slash' Wichita mayor's throat over mask mandate, police say
A 59-year-old man who prosecutors say threatened Wichita's mayor because he was upset about a mask mandate has been charged.
A 59-year-old man who prosecutors say threatened Wichita's mayor because he was upset about a mask mandate has been charged.
Kansas, West Virginia could win you money. Here’s how!
Correctly pick the right answer to all six questions in Fox’s Super 6 contest for Big Noon Saturday and win $1,000.
Correctly pick the right answer to all six questions in Fox’s Super 6 contest for Big Noon Saturday and win $1,000.
Video shows witnesses rushing to aid of driver accelerating into back of bus amid medical emergency
Dramatic video shows witnesses attempting to rescue a man after he crashed and accelerated into the back of a city bus amid a medical emergency.
Dramatic video shows witnesses attempting to rescue a man after he crashed and accelerated into the back of a city bus amid a medical emergency.
Running legend Jim Ryun to receive Medal of Freedom
Trump is scheduled to honor the three-time Olympian with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Friday.
Trump is scheduled to honor the three-time Olympian with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Friday.
US executes 2nd man in a week; lawyers said he had dementia
Wesley Ira Purkey was put to death at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Wesley Ira Purkey was put to death at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Judge halts execution amid claims inmate isn’t mentally fit
A U.S. judge has halted the execution of a federal death row inmate whose lawyers argue suffers from dementia.
A U.S. judge has halted the execution of a federal death row inmate whose lawyers argue suffers from dementia.
Kansas Rep. Steve Watkins charged with 3 felonies in case of alleged voter fraud, according to DA
A Republican congressman from Kansas has been charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor after an investigation that began in December of 2019.
A Republican congressman from Kansas has been charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor after an investigation that began in December of 2019.
Death of Kansas girl, 3, leads to second arrest for murder
A second arrest was reported Saturday in the death of a 3-year-old Kansas girl whose disappearance triggered an Amber Alert.
A second arrest was reported Saturday in the death of a 3-year-old Kansas girl whose disappearance triggered an Amber Alert.
Kansas newspaper's post equates mask mandate with Holocaust
A weekly Kansas newspaper has posted a cartoon on its Facebook page likening the governor’s order requiring people to wear masks in public to the murder of millions of Jews during the Holocaust.
A weekly Kansas newspaper has posted a cartoon on its Facebook page likening the governor’s order requiring people to wear masks in public to the murder of millions of Jews during the Holocaust.
Anyone traveling from Arizona to Kansas must quarantine for 14 days
Arizonans visiting Kansas could face a mandatory quarantine there, according to officials with the midwestern state.
Arizonans visiting Kansas could face a mandatory quarantine there, according to officials with the midwestern state.
Tiny houses in Kansas City give homeless veterans a place to call home
The Veterans Community Project (VCP), a nonprofit group based in Kansas City, has made it a mission to provide transitional homes and services to veterans, one community at a time.
The Veterans Community Project (VCP), a nonprofit group based in Kansas City, has made it a mission to provide transitional homes and services to veterans, one community at a time.
Kansas soldier saves 'countless lives' by driving truck into active shooter: reports
An active-duty soldier in Kansas was credited with saving “countless lives” this week when he drove his truck into an active shooter on a bridge.
An active-duty soldier in Kansas was credited with saving “countless lives” this week when he drove his truck into an active shooter on a bridge.
‘Humanity at its best’: Elderly Kansas farmer mails N95 mask to NY governor for health care worker
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the gesture "selfless."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the gesture "selfless."
Baskin-Robbins in Kansas posts 'Tiger King' joke about Carole Baskin on sign, sees sales double
The operator of a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in Kansas says she’s enjoying steady business thanks to a “Tiger King”-inspired joke she posted on the sign outside the store.
The operator of a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in Kansas says she’s enjoying steady business thanks to a “Tiger King”-inspired joke she posted on the sign outside the store.
Court awards $1.5M to wrongfully convicted Kansas man who spent 23 years in prison
A Kansas man awarded more than $1.5 million on Monday after spending 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit plans to continue his fight against those responsible for his nightmare, his attorney said.
A Kansas man awarded more than $1.5 million on Monday after spending 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit plans to continue his fight against those responsible for his nightmare, his attorney said.