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State News October 17, 2026 - 11:02 pm

Two killed, 11 injured when truck hits crowd at soccer game in Wichita

by KMUW via Kansas News Service

A man and a 6-year-old boy were killed and nearly a dozen injured at Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in east Wichita on Saturday when a woman drove a truck through a crowd of people during a youth soccer game.

Lawrence news October 16, 2026 - 10:33 am

KDOT launches tool to track snowplows on Kansas highways

by Lawrence Times

An online tool will now allow travelers to track active snowplows on Kansas highways in real time.

State News October 16, 2026 - 10:09 am

In a tight Kansas race, where do the U.S. Senate candidates stand on issues voters care about?

by Grace Hills, Kansas News Service

Where do Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton stand on the issues that affect Kansans, such as affordability and healthcare?

State News October 15, 2026 - 4:55 pm

Kansas funding for new Chiefs stadium moves forward, setting sales tax revenue district

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

State officials answered a key question this week underpinning the complex financing of the Kansas City Chiefs stadium, outlining boundaries of a district that will use sales taxes and revenue to fund part of the deal that includes public and private money. 

Arts & Events October 15, 2026 - 1:03 pm

City of Lawrence celebrating 6 Phoenix Award recipients

by Lawrence Times

Members of Lawrence’s Cultural Arts Commission are recognizing six artists and educators with 2026 Phoenix Awards for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 14, 2026 - 7:16 pm

Lawrence voters: Here’s the info you need to cast your ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026 election

by Lawrence Times

Here’s info to help Lawrence-area voters make informed decisions in the local, state and federal races on ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 14, 2026 - 6:31 pm

Early voting is open in Douglas County; Lawrence rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots

by Lawrence Times

Here’s info on early voting, which is underway Wednesday in Douglas County. Some Lawrence community members are also planning a rally to encourage folks to cast their ballots sooner rather than later.

Education October 14, 2026 - 5:48 pm

Kansas Board of Regents adopts early warning rule for college athletics deals with private equity

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Board of Regents amended policy to require officials at the six state universities to notify the higher education board’s leadership of discussions about partnerships between intercollegiate athletic departments and private equity or venture capital firms.

Lawrence news October 14, 2026 - 12:47 pm

Meet the candidates running for Douglas County Commission District 5

by Lawrence Times

A Democrat and a Libertarian are vying to represent Baldwin City, parts of south-central Lawrence and much of southeastern Douglas County as the commissioner for District 5. Here’s where they stand on some key local issues.

State Government October 14, 2026 - 12:46 pm

Kansas secretary of state race: What to know about the candidates running in November

by Grace Hills, Kansas News Service

Democrat Jennifer Day, United Kansas candidate Scott Morgan and Republican Pat Proctor are running for Kansas secretary of state, the office in charge of managing elections. Here’s a guide to the candidates.

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