Report: Farm equipment sales up despite drought
A new report shows the relentless drought did little to dent retail sales of pricey farm machinery around the country last month.
Topeka Zoo earns accreditation for next 5 years
After more than a decade of struggles, the Topeka Zoo has earned its national accreditation for the next five years, which will allow it to loan and borrow animals and participate in breeding program…
Kan. corn production forecast revised down again
A new government report is forecasting a Kansas corn and soybean crop that could be the smallest harvest in the state since 2006.
Kansas rejects federal program to encourage trails
Kansas officials have decided not to participate in a federal program that matches local contributions with federal dollars to encourage the construction of bicycles, walking and ATVs trails, making …
Today in the news: Protesters take over U.S. Embassy in Cairo
News to know Protesters in Cairo took over the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday, climbing the walls to get in. They also took down an American flag and replaced it with an Islamic flag. Officials weren’t exac…
Editorial: Obama and Romney must offer more details
After two weeks of political conventions, the Obama and Romney campaigns emerged having thoroughly litigated the past four years but left many unanswered questions about how they will fix the economy…
Gary Brown: Election blame game continues
If you watched any of the Democratic National Convention last week, you know that every bad thing that has happened in the country the last few years is the fault of the Republicans. At least that ha…
What to watch: The premiere of ‘New Normal’
What to watch: ‘The New Normal,’ 9 p.m. EDT, NBC The fall’s most controversial series premieres tonight: “The New Normal.” The sitcom is about a gay couple looking to adopt a child. One TV station in…
Morning Jolt: Toys R Us makes tablet for kids
In the news: Toys R Us announced Monday a kid-friendly tablet. The Tabeo has a 7-inch screen, WiFi connectability, 50 pre-loaded child-friendly apps and more. It is available for preorder now and ret…
Morning Minutes: Sept. 11
Word of the Day Terrorism (noun) The systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion - www.merriam-webster.com Website of the Day Remember 9/11 http://www.911-remember.com/ Today is the…