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Kansas Court of Appeals gets new judge
The Kansas Court of Appeals receives a new bench member Wednesday, with the swearing in of Judge Lori Bolton Fleming. Fleming graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 2001, after an initial career in education. She attributes her value...

Church left without air conditioning after 4 AC units were stolen
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - As dangerous summer temperatures heat up south-central Kansas, a church in Wichita has been left without air conditioning after four units were stolen from its property. Pastor Willard Dallas of Greater St. Mary’s...

Kansas AG, protecting American fossil fuels, asks for investigation of Chinese organization
TOPEKA — The Kansas attorney general wants U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate a Chinese energy organization he accuses of waging “environmental lawfare.”In a letter sent to Bondi on Monday, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach urged the...
NASCAR suspends Hill one race for wrecking Almirola at Indy
NASCAR suspended Austin Hill one race for intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola in last weekend’s Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hill will not compete in Saturday’s race at Iowa Speedway. Richard Childress Racing stated it...

21 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2025 so far
21 states, 67 laws International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Union Square, New York City, 2025 Christopher Penler/Shutterstock Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation isn't slowing down in 2025 — it's gaining traction. 598 bills restricting the rights...

Tim Nollan is building a winning culture for Northwestern volleyball
When Tim Nollan was hired as Northwestern volleyball's seventh head coach in February of 2024, he was thrown directly into the fire. There were just 206 days between Nollan’s hiring and his debut as head coach against UNLV, and the former Grand...

India Mela brings cultural celebration to downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A celebration of culture is coming to downtown Topeka this weekend. The third annual India Mela is back will take place at Evergy Plaza. Organizers Vaishali Patel and Chandani Bhakta visited Eye on NE Kansas, along with Sean...

Matt Lubick on TE versatility, Kansas’ leadership, coaching with Zebrowski
Matt Lubick rejoined the staff this off-season, working as the co-offensive coordinator/tight ends coach after previously serving as an offensive analyst from 2022-2023. Lubick spoke to the media on Tuesday about the versatility in the tight ends...

Who’s Who on the Oklahoma State Board of Education?
The Oklahoma State Board of Education, the governing board of the public school system of Oklahoma, comprises six members and is headed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Education...
U.S. higher education under greater, indirect attack, national report says
A report from PEN America says more and more states are enacting legislation aimed at restricting free expression on college campuses. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Colleges across the U.S. are reaching a “freezing point” of...

Barton County’s Business Showcase honors educators and unites businesses
The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 10th Annual Business Showcase, a community-wide celebration connecting Barton County’s educators with local businesses, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the...

S-5! donates solar supplies for University of Kansas sustainable home project
A student-led design-build project, combining hands-on architectural education with sustainability, has been completed by the University of Kansas School of Architecture. The project marks the 18th consecutive LEED Platinum-certified home...

‘Climate Lawfare:’ Kansas AG Asks Justice Department To Investigate Chinese Climate Firm
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Pam Bondi calling for an investigation into a Chinese firm suspected of engaging in “climate lawfare.” Kobach wrote to Bondi that Energy Foundation China’s “environmental...

Judge Lori Bolton Fleming to be sworn in as Kansas Court of Appeals judge Wednesday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Judge Lori Bolton Fleming will be sworn in as a judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday, July 30. According to a press release from the Kansas Judicial Branch, the event will be before an invited audience in the...

Biggest sources of immigrants to Kansas
Biggest sources of immigrants to Kansas And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each...

State has reviewed 20,000 job titles to ensure DEI programs no longer exist in Kansas government
photo by: John Hanna/Associated Press This photo from Friday, April 12, 2024, shows the sign above the door to the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging inside the main administration building on the main University of Kansas campus...

S-5! Supports Sustainable Student-Led Design-Build Project at the University of Kansas
Studio 804 is a unique, hands-on design-build program within the University of Kansas’ Master of Architecture curriculum. Founded by Professor Dan Rockhill, it provides graduate students in their final year with an immersive experience,...
Celebration of Life for Vivian Dawn Sleeth Set for Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Merritt Island
Rockledge resident impacted thousands during her courageous battle with cancer ABOVE VIDEO: Celebration of Life Set for Vivian Dawn Sleeth Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Merritt Island Vivian Dawn Sleeth, 10, passed away July 15, 2025. Vivian...

“He nailed it all weekend”: Bubba Wallace’s crew chief reflects on ‘super special’ win as 23XI Racing star ended 100-race winless streak
Bubba Wallace's victory at the Brickyard 400 race last weekend has got everyone around the garage talking. With this win, the 23XI Racing team driver ended his 100-race winless streak, which was necessary for him to secure his spot in the NASCAR...

Laura: Strong yields in Western Kansas and Colorado
For nearly two weeks, we had crews scattered across western Kansas and they put in the hours to get an incredible wheat crop out. Showers and storms continued to follow us to this part of the state creating harvest delays. There were late starts...