Posted: 2:54 PM U.S. District Judge J. Thomas Marten on Tuesday ruled the Kansas State Fair is a so-called ``limited public forum" and its restrictions on PETA's booth are reasonable.'

Posted: 2:28 PM 21-year old Amber Rose Tompkins, who police initially identified as Amber Schroeder, had bond set at $50,000 on charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault against a neighbor.

Updated: 12:33 PM Riley County police say a motorcyclist was injured and cited after an accident near his home.

Updated: 1:53 PM A Topeka road was closed into Tuesday afternoon after a 14 foot tall semi attempted to go under a 12 foot overpass.

Posted: 11:48 AM A Manhattan man was taken into custody after police say he nearly hit officers with his car in Aggieville.

Posted: 11:45 AM Kansas House Speaker Mike O'Neal announced Tuesday appointments to the Ethics and Elections, Financial Institutions and Insurance, Rural Broadband, Taxation, and Transportation committees.

Posted: 11:36 AM Riley County investigators are looking into the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Manhattan.

Updated: 12:56 PM A student at Manhattan High School was arrested after illegal narcotics were found on school grounds.

Posted: 11:17 AM One measure of a police department's success in meeting professional standards is through inviting the public to comment about the agency.

Posted: 10:56 AM A proclamation and special day at the State Fair are on tap as Kansas officials mark the annual Emergency Preparedness Month during September.

Posted: 10:44 AM With the opening of the Kansas State Fair just days away, a federal court is taking up a free-speech case against the fair by an animal-rights group.

Updated: 2:11 PM Four people are in custody after an eight-year-old girl died from a stray bullet while sleeping overnight. Police believe one of those in custody fired the shots.

Posted: 9:57 AM It’s National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross, Kansas Capital Area Chapter, is encouraging all households to create a family disaster plan to make sure they are ready for the next emergency or disaster.

Updated: 10:53 PM Two cougars who've been at the Sedgwick County Zoo a year and a half will soon have names - given by the highest bidder at an upcoming fundraiser.

Updated: 10:20 PM Authorities were called around 8:15 pm Monday to south 75 Highway, just south of the Shawnee County line in Osage County.

Posted: 8:36 PM Firefighters are staffing a new fire house in the Little Apple as the Manhattan Fire Department works to improve its coverage and response times.

Posted: 6:27 PM Construction projects will tie up traffic starting Tuesday on the Oakland Expressway, N. Topeka Blvd. and SW 21st.

Updated: 10:05 PM Topeka Police have taken a woman into custody who barricaded herself inside her apartment at SE 19th and Pennsylvania. They say she was throwing items outside and threatening her neighbors and police officers.

Updated: 6:08 PM Union members and supporters hit the streets for a 12th year, showing their appreciation for jobs, and the workers who fill them. The day was also a call for change at the Statehouse.

Posted: 3:57 PM Homeland Security Investigations special agent Gary Hartwig says the arrest of 38-year-old Michael Arnett in May prompted others to come forward and accuse 38-year-old Robert Poe III of molesting them.

Updated: 4:00 PM The 5k "Run for Justice" took place at the Brown versus Board of Education. Organizers say they developed the run to show appreciation for all emergency responders and military people.

Updated: 3:25 PM A group representing part of a national women's rights movement, gathered outside the Stormont Vail Medical Center Monday for a Labor Day rally.

Posted: 11:47 AM The Valley Falls community plans to host a blood drive for Community Blood Center Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Posted: 11:38 AM Franklin Dougherty, 29, of Leavenworth, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in seven police chases.

Posted: 11:36 AM Experts with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are considering whether the lesser prairie chicken needs federal protection.