Kansas

The El Dorado artist behind "Drawings by Trent" has millions of followers on social media.

The state’s Infectious Disease Dashboard is updated on Wednesdays, and cases rose from two last week to five.

State tax receipts in initial 3 months top estimate by $147 million

Data center demand, severe weather and the aging grid are forcing utilities to drive up electricity rates. While the Midwest has historically had the cheapest energy in the nation, forces are undermining that trend.

Eligible Kansans can look for a branded envelope in the mail beginning the week of Oct. 19.

Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason told Ellis County leaders on Tuesday that new partnerships and donations from the community could keep the museum open into next year.

Many in the Hispanic and Latino communities in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal, where most ICE activity was located, returned to work this week. But their fear persists and they aren’t yet leaving their homes or returning to regular activities, multiple immigrants said.

State lawmakers considered Wednesday streamlining the application process for federal benefits so people who qualify for cash assistance and food assistance can receive both through one application.

The University of Kansas is forming a work group to address staff, faculty and student childcare needs at KU. The announcement comes in the wake of a backlash to the announced closing of Hilltop Child Development Center, which serves more than 100 families. Hilltop itself is still slated to be closed by the end of October.

Higher education recruiters battling demographic, economic trends