Kan. man sentenced to life for quadruple murders
A Kansas City, Kan., man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2009 shooting deaths of four people, including a 3-year-old girl.
Jeff Vrabel: Thanks for trying, replacement refs
For real, and I can say this because I have no particularly well-carved feelings on the Green Bay Packers, I felt terrible for the terrible replacement refs. Awful for their awfulness. Miserable for …
KU prof co-authors book about tenure, motherhood
A University of Kansas professor has co-authored a book about raising children while seeking tenure.
Oil rig scam defendants set for first court date
Seven men accused of cheating investors out of $132 million with false promises about companies that leased oil rigs are due in federal court in Wichita.
Joint Chiefs chairman speaking at Kansas State
The nation's top military officer is appearing at Kansas State University to give the latest installment of its Landon Lecture series.
Marker sought for Topeka State Hospital cemetery
Former employees of Topeka State Hospital want a permanent reminder of the 1,157 patients who were buried on the grounds of the now-closed hospital.
Professor donates first-edition ‘In Cold Blood’
A first-edition, autographed copy of "In Cold Blood" that was once found at an estate sale will be housed at Washburn University.
Morning Minutes: Sept. 30
Word of the Day Dram DRAM (noun) A unit of avoirdupois weight equal to 1/16 ounce; a unit of apothecaries’ weight equal to 1/8 ounce; a unit of liquid capacity equal to 1/8 fluid ounce; a small porti…
Morning Minutes: Sept. 29
Word of the Day Flat-hat FLAT-hat (verb) To fly low in an airplane in a reckless manner; hedgehop - www.merriam-webster.com Website of the Day Cervantes Project http://cervantes.tamu.edu/V2/CPI/index…
4-H flea market happening today
4-H is holding their annual flea market today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ford County Fair Building located at 901 W. Park Street.