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A 28-year-old woman earlier convicted in a case in which a motorist fleeing a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper was shot to death in 2018 pleaded guilty this week in Shawnee County District Court after new charges were filed against her in February.

The Shawnee County Election Office is seeing trends in the voting process even weeks before Primary Election Day with an increase in requests for Advance Ballots.

Gov. Kelly’s new 14-member Commission on Racial Equity and Justice held its first meeting Thursday afternoon virtually.

Sedgwick County Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns on Thursday signed a revised Emergency Public Health order, replacing the order he signed Wednesday.

The Topeka Fire Department has given the Docking State Office Building the all-clear allowing employees to reenter after a false fire alarm.

To assure patrons that they are shopping safe, over 130 Topeka and Shawnee County businesses have taken the Topeka Promise.

3,000 Americans completed a survey asking if they are drinking at home more due to the pandemic and the results show 1 in 4 Kansans have.

Afternoon heat index from 95 to 100 degrees

The Blind Tiger Brewery and Restaurant is going retro this weekend for its anniversary celebration.

A new federal civil rights settlement agreement has promised to transform Kansas’ foster care system and end years of victimization and trauma for its children.

The United Way of Greater Topeka raised $2,438,628.24 in its 2019-2020 annual campaign.

Attorney General Derek Schmidt says settling a recent foster-care lawsuit is a step in the right direction.

The Sunflower State Games has canceled thirty of its forty events this year, including all indoor sports.

The Kansas Department for Children and Families updates non-congregate housing facilities for COVID-19 responses.

The Sunflower State Games has now opened registration for the 2020 festivities.

Lazone Grays might seem like a familiar name, we first brought you his story on his 101st birthday last month, when he was surprised with a birthday parade. Thursday morning, he received the rest of his birthday surprise.

The Kansas Children's Discovery Center welcomed back visitors on Thursday, July 9.

The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission to interview nominees for a magistrate judge position.

Kansas Court of Appeals to hear a case where a doctor is asking for the reinstatement of his license from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts among others on Wednesday, July 15.

The HOST Relief Program has raised over $1 million in relief funding to Shawnee County business and has announced a donation to benefit first responders.

Gas station monitors in Kansas will feature missing children posters throughout the month of July.

Governor Laura Kelly says 24 projects have been chosen to participate in KDOT’s Cost Share Program.

The City of Manhattan mask mandate is set to begin Thursday, July 9.

Governor Laura Kelly awarded Community Service Tax Credits to 25 nonprofits assisting with education, health care and housing.

The Kansas Court of Appeals will hear a legal battle over a family farm among others.

The 10th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent three names to Governor Laura Kelly to decide which gets to fill a vacancy.

Break from the extreme heat through the weekend

Riley County has seven new positive cases of COVID-19 and four new recoveries.

Geary County Sheriff Daniel Jackson says he came to the heartbreaking decision to euthanize Krew the K-9 after a particularly vicious attack on his handler.

A recent study reveals Sonic dominates the Kansas fast food market as consumers look for contactless food options during the COVID-19 pandemic.