The health advisory for Milford Lake sparked by blue green algae was lifted Thursday after water sampling this week.

As of Thursday, attorneys for 15 of the 27 people listed as suing Secretary of State Kris Kobach over unequal political representation had submitted requests to have legal fees and expenses covered by the state.

Deborah and Adolfo Gomez of Northlake, Ill., appeared separately Thursday in Douglas County District Court in Lawrence to set preliminary hearing dates.

Country music lovers couldnt have asked for a better outlook for this years country stampede. The four day festival kicked off Thursday and fans today were thrilled to be outdoors.

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency announced a civil penalty Thursday against Russell Stover Candies.

Jim Colson, deputy city manager of Glendale, Arizona, and Margie Rose, assistant city manager of Corpus Christi, Texas, are the finalists to be Topeka's next city manager.

The Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy brings together high schoolers with disabilities for a week of fun and career-driven activities.

Swimsuit season is here and one group is getting ready to hit the pool.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the state has confirmed 56 cases already this year. It recorded 52 in all of 2011.

The state has rested its case in the capital murder trial in Riley County for Luis Aguirre, the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and son in Ogden and burying their bodies. On Thursday, jurors heard the testimony of a key witness for the prosecution.

19 year old Hunter Hillmer is charged with second degree murder, aggravated battery,drunk driving and reckless driving.

The Kansas Guardsmen will remain in Colorado for up to 15 days. The lightning-caused fire is 15 percent contained. So far it has burned more than 52,000 acres, destroying about 100 homes and other structures.

48-year-old Ray Miles was due in court Thursday, but Judge Evelyn Wilson's office says the case is delayed while they wait for results of Miles' competency exam.

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will conduct a Full-Scale Protection Exercise June 26 to 28 to put all of the installation's protection systems to the ultimate test as about 400 people participate in a simulation of several catastrophes on post.

The state's social services department is asking an independent living center that serves much of southern Kansas pay $228,184 within a month, with a potential for hundreds of thousands of dollars in more debt.

Eight young swimmers sought treatment after a chlorine release at Blaisdell Acquatic Center Thursday morning.

Fort Riley will soon have a Candlewood Suites on post that is scheduled to open in the fall 2013.

Some Crawford County residents saw an unexpected fireworks show when six containers of rockets and other explosives caught fire.

The FBI is investigating allegations of misconduct at the Sedgwick County Jail.

The real-life story of a troubled Hutchinson stove restoration business has inspired a film.

Kansas has received more than $560,000 from a multistate settlement with insurance company American International Group Inc.

The Manhattan city commission has moved expansion plans for the Manhattan Regional Airport closer to reality.

Kids are invited to any or all Saturday summer history sessions at the Historic John and Mary Jane Ritchie House in Topeka. There will be a little adventure along with interesting and entertaining history lessons!

Ten former employees of Topeka's parks and recreation department are seeking a total of $745,000 from the city over severance packages.

Shawnee County citizens continue to be frustrated by delays caused by a new computer system for Kansas vehicle and title registrations.