A new class of do-gooders is now officially prepared should the need strike.

Super Saturday for the Shawnee County Historical Society took kids on a trip back in time.

Topekans did some summer cleaning Saturday by recycling their old tires.

The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority took some time Saturday to teach people how to ride the bus.

Saturday marked the grand opening of the Capital City Bank Tree Top Conservation Center at the Topeka Zoo.

Topeka Police say one suspect in an armed robbery at East Quick Stop turned himself in on Saturday night.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory (AQHA) for the major metropolitan areas of the state-Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita.

Christmas in July is being celebrated Saturday morning from 9 AM through NOON at Harley Town in Topeka.

The extreme carnage at the Colorado movie theater, now one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history, reopens the nation's passionate debate about gun control -- or gun rights -- and both sides were readying for renewed legislative efforts in the aftermath of Friday's shooting.

A early morning car chase led to the driver flipping his car.

Officers with the Riley County Police Department and Kansas State University Police Department pushed themselves to the limit this week. The Bike Patrol Units took part challenging cycling course with the International Police Mountain Bike Association.

People enjoyed blues, barbeque and cars Friday night - to help a friend.

Federal prosecutors in New Hampshire announced charges Thursday against David Kwiatkowski. He allegedly infected patients with hepatits C while working at a hospital there. He previously worked at Hays Medical Ctr.

Employees at Stormont-Vail and the Topeka Police Department always hope for the best in these mass casualty situations but officials say, they certainly train for the worst.

KDOT reported Friday that the state recorded 59 alcohol-related traffic fatalities between July 1, 2011 _ when the law took effect _ and June 30 of this year. That compares with 125 and 137, respectively, for the previous two years.

The EPA is reviewing a rule aimed at curbing mercury and other toxic pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants.

Kansas latest employment number released Friday was the same seasonally adjusted figure as in April and May, but better than the 6.8 percent rate of June 2011.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service said Friday that the number of cattle and calves in the United States as of July 1 totaled 97.8 million head. That's 2 percent fewer cattle than a year ago.

The governor's office said Friday he's asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare 37 more counties disasters, making farmers there eligible for USDA disaster assistance programs.

Shirley Yeo Llizo filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the city of Topeka over her 2009 firing from the Topeka Zoo.

Numerous lakes, including Milford Lake, have been placed under advisories.

Three people are facing drug charges in Junction City after officers raided a trailer in a local mobile home park and a hotel room. Officials say the investigation spanned several months.

Staff members at a South Topeka bar were forced to defend themselves after two people threatened to get a gun.

13 more counties in Kansas are authorized for emergency haying and grazing due to the severe drought.

Topeka crews were on the scene of a large house fire Friday morning that destroyed a vacant home.