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Wheelchair Athletes Compete In Softball Tournament

Robert Baker has loved the game of softball since he was young.

Education Provision Muddies Kan. Budget Talks

Kansas education advocates say they were surprised by a provision added to the 2014 state budget banning the spending of any money to implement the national Common Core standards for math and reading.

Driver Dies While Trying To Flee From State Patrol

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a person died after crashing while trying to flee from troopers in central Kansas.

Truck Ignites Fire In Emporia Home Blaze

The Emporia Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire early Saturday morning that spread to a home.

Kan. GOP Senators Not Budging On Sales Tax

Republican leaders in the Kansas Senate aren't budgin much on lowering the state's sales tax in July as part of a plan that also cuts income taxes.

Kan. Moves To Enact Law On Lobbying On Gun Issues

Kansas lawmakers are close to approving limits on the use of state tax dollars to lobby federal, state or local officials on gun control issues.

BBB Warning Of Online Travel Company

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about an online travel company claiming to be from Omaha.

Dozens Injured As Commuter Trains Collide In Conn.

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.

Muscotah Becomes Home To World's Biggest Baseball

Muscotah, Kansas is home to the worlds largest baseball, standing about 20 feet tall.

Thousands Of Students Celebrate Graduation

Over 11,000 people will graduate from colleges and high schools in Northeast Kansas this weekend.

Nearly 50 Injured In Connecticut Commuter Train Collision

A spokesman for public safety officials in nearby Bridgeport says about 250 people were on the two trains that collided in Connecticut after one derailed.

Authorities Update Results Of Topeka Raid Linked To Major Drug Ring

The KBI says agents executed three search warrants in Topeka and one in Olathe linked to Operation ADABAG.

Kansas Expocentre Prepares For Severe Weather During Graduation Ceremonies

Right now, General Manager H.R. Cook says there are no plans to alter schedules, but emergency plans are in place.

Historic Doll In Brown v. Board Case On Display In Topeka

A historic doll that was used to prove that segregation in schools is wrong is now on display at the Brown V. Board site.

Accidents Close I-70 Near Maple Hill

Multiple accidents along I-70 closed portions of the roadway near Maple Hill Friday during rush hour.

Kansas Attorney General To Prosecute Kyle Flack

Schmidt says Franklin County Attorney Stephen Hunting asked for his office's help in prosecuting 27-year-old Kyle Flack.

Mural Project Gets Underway

The first two murals for the Great Topeka Mural Project will be located on Northeast Seward Avenue, in the Oakland neighborhood.

Kansas GOP Senators Not Budging Much On Sales Tax

Senate President Susan Wagle of Wichita said Friday she thinks Republican Gov. Sam Brownback could veto tax legislation if it lets the sales tax fall below 6.2 percent.

Kansas Moves To Enact Law On Lobbying On Gun Issues

The Senate approved a bill that would bar state and local officials from using state funds to prepare materials or broadcast advertising that promote or oppose gun control measures.

Powerball, Megaball Greet Customers Purchasing Lotto Tickets

The jackpot has risen to $600,000,000.

Fort Riley To Furlough 2,400 Civilian Workers

Some 2,400 civilian employees at Fort Riley will be docked 11 days of pay due to federal furloughs that are going to be implemented on the installation.

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $600 Million

The multi-state Powerball jackpot has risen to $600 million, with a cash value of $376.9 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association.

Judge Gives Hillmer Over 10 Years In Prison

Sentencing for Hunter Hillmer, 20, continued for more than 3 1/2 hours Friday Shawnee County Court Judge Nancy Parrish ruled that Hillmer must serve 10 years and 3 months in the Department Of Corrections.

Kansan Killed In Afghanistan

Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea, from the northwest Kansas town of Oakley, dies Tuesday in Afghanistan.

HUD Pairs Furlough Days With Holidays, Weekends

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it will pair seven furlough days this year with holidays and weekends to ease the impact. The first day will be Friday, May 24.

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