Man to face trial in double fatal at Wichita store
The man accused of shooting and killing two people at a Wichita Dollar General store last year will face trial on capital murder charges.
Kansas officers who died in line of duty honored
Two Topeka police officers who died in the line of duty last year will be honored at a ceremony honoring Kansas law enforcement officers at the Statehouse.
Ex-KU chancellor, wife to receive Dole Award
Former University of Kansas Chancellor Gene Budig and his wife, Gretchen Budig, will receive the Dole Humanitarian Award.
Wichita superintendent seeks security upgrades
Wichita's school superintendent is asking the district to spend $3 million to improve school security.
Cowboy poetry contest to be held in Dodge
Are you a cowboy? Do you like poetry? Then consider taking part in Dodge City's first ever cowboy poetry contest. The event will take place at the end of the month at Carnegie Center for the Arts, as…
Main Street Dodge City receives 2013 National Main Street Accreditation
Main Street Dodge City has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Cente…
Kansas governor names 2 district court judges
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has named two district court judges to fill vacancies, including one caused by the appointment of a judge to the Kansas Court of Appeals.
Arkansas River sees more use when dry
The prolonged drought has reduced the flow of many streams and rivers in Kansas, and the Arkansas River is one of the most notable victims, according to a report from the Kansas Department of Wildlif…
Roy M. Piper
Roy M. Piper, 75, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.
Kan. names new poet laureate
Kansas has named a Leawood woman as the state's new poet laureate.