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.

Army and Fort Leavenworth leaders will mark the 20th anniversary of a monument honoring the legendary Buffalo Soldiers with the dedication of a new bronze bust.

A federal judge has formally ended the lawsuit brought by Kansas abortion clinics who won an injunction that kept temporary state regulations from taking effect.

The Topeka Public Schools' Board of Education voted Thursday night to publish next year's budget, which is $12 million less than last year. It is doing so without raising the mill levy.

68 officers from 63 nations visited Topeka Thursday.

A ribbon cutting for Lifeline Children's Services Inc was held Thursday in the executive conference room of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce offices.

A special team is ready at a moment's notice to get newborns with medical conditions to the higher-level NICU at Topeka's Stormont-Vail.

In this summer's heat wave, resident's find their AC units are not keeping them as cool as they would like. HVAC technicians are making the rounds, to keep Kansans comfortable.

Juan Adan Lucio has a bill of more than $17,000 from Stormont-Vail.

As drought conditions continue to worsen across Kansas, the Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and ranchers to take action to determine how to manage their damaged crops.

The Capital City's voluntary water conservation measures are being requested by city administrators.

Sources say several Apache helicopters were damaged at Fort Riley's Marshall Army Airfield during a thunderstorm that blew through the area Wednesday night.

Riley County police are asking Manhattan residents to check their homes for any missing guns or coin jars after a man was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

Police believe extreme heat is to blame for a motorcyclist losing control of his Yamaha V Star motorcycle in Manhattan.

Jurors ended a second day of deliberations in the Anceo Stovall trial without a verdict.