"Read Kansas Read," from the Board of Education and the State Library of Kansas, released a series of new television and radio public service announcements that will air starting this week.

NOTO Arts District organizers say the group has acquired property at 935 North Kansas Avenue, thanks to financial help from anonymous donors.

The 20-year-old charged in the killing of Seaman High School grad Brenna Morgart, on May 25, was convicted in a 2009 sexual assault case as a juvenile, according to the Topeka Capital-Journal.

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library will host a weekly farmer's market 8 to 11 am every Monday through October 8th.

American Legion riders escorted the "Honoring Our History Tour" into Topeka Monday. Visitors can tour it Tuesday at the Museum of the Kansas National Guard at Forbes Field.

Two Republican incumbents say the breakdown in drawing new congressional maps creates uncertainty, but won't keep them from moving ahead with their election campaign.

A water main break has westbound traffic on a stretch of SE 37th St. using the center turn lane.

Topeka Democrat Laura Kelly filed Monday for re-election to the seat for the 18th State Senate district, which encompasses northern Shawnee County and Wabaunsee County.

A Kansas abortion opponent accused of sending a threatening letter to a Wichita doctor is claiming that her message was ``divinely inspired.''

Two Kansas Court of Appeals judges and three district court judges have been appointed to hear a disciplinary case against former Attorney General Phill Kline.

A cactus that has grown to 37 feet is drawing a lot of attention to a small Kansas town.

Hutchinson man who's suffering from Lyme Disease wants to raise awareness about the tick-borne illness in Kansas.

The Manhattan Fire Department is investigating four arson fires that caused more than more than $22,000 worth of damage to several cars and property. Fire officials say the blazes were intentionally set in the same area.

Riley County Police believe two women and a getaway driver have been working together to steal several thousand dollars worth of clothing from the Dillard’s at the Manhattan Town Center Mall.

This week’s featured vehicle is a maroon 2007 Ford Freestyle with a “Bob Allen Ford” plate on the front.

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback spoke today at the annual WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition in Atlanta. The conference featured an exhibition of wind energy technology, including large-scale components, as well as presentations on industry trends, technology developments, and renewable energy policy developments.

Riley County police officials say a driver talking on her cell phone misjudged the road she was traveling on and ended up plowing through the garage of a Manhattan home, coming to a stop in the backyard.

Kansas Republicans Tim Huelskamp and Lynn Jenkins have filed for re-election to Congress even though the lines of their districts aren't settled.

Traffic in the westbound lane along 37th Street between SE Adams and SE Virginia has been moved to the center lane due to a water main break Monday morning.

A legal challenge filed against the state of Kansas over the funding of public schools has reached Shawnee County District Court.

Lawrence city commissioners will consider Tuesday whether to allow Lawrence and Douglas county authorities to use grant money to buy two surveillance cameras for downtown.

Shawnee County Sheriff's Office authorities said in a news release Monday morning that it appears a Tecumseh man shot his estranged wife, then killed himself Tuesday, May 29th.

Devin Falley, 24, was killed after he crashed his motorcycle in western Topeka.

Crafts continued for a second day today at the Mulvane Mountain - Plains Art Fair.

Cancer survivors have a lot to celebrate and a lot to be celebrated for Sunday night.