Business
CJ Schwan's Unveils Massive Automated Pizza Plant
New 400,000-sq.-ft. facility in Salina, Kansas can produce over 100 million pizzas annually.
Kansas Authorizes Prison-Made Modular Homes Pilot Program
New law includes tax-related provision for nonprofit housing units
Apartment Construction Surges in Mission, Kansas
New complexes completed with more planned, impacting businesses and residents
Crime
Former Joplin Officer Identified as Sniper in Deadly 2002 Standoff
Keaton Siebenaler, now a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper, was involved in the accidental killing of a 2-year-old girl during a standoff in Kansas.
Vandals Strike Wichita Baseball Nonprofit League 42 Three Times
Incidents include defacing a mural, damaging a Jackie Robinson statue, and vandalizing a community library.
Firefighter Stops Leavenworth Business Fire While Jogging
Chelan County firefighter Mike Smith extinguished a blaze at a commercial structure with an attached apartment before it could spread.
Sports
Kansas Guard Kohl Rosario Returning for Sophomore Season
Rosario announces he will be 'back for more' with the Jayhawks next year.
Kansas City Prepares for 2026 World Cup Matches
State and federal leaders assure fans the city and stadiums will be safe during the global soccer tournament.
Marion and Jourdanton Face Off for District 27-3A Title
Top two teams in the district meet in a crucial two-game series this week
Weather
Tornado Strikes Kansas Town, Leaving Damage and Outages
At least 3 injured as storm hits Ottawa, knocking out power and damaging buildings
Tornado-Warned Storms Cause Damage in Ottawa and Hillsdale Lake
News Chopper 9 surveys the aftermath as crews begin assessing the impact.
Tornado Damages Over 50 Homes in Miami County, Kansas
One person suffered minor injuries as a tornado ripped through the Hillsdale area on Monday night.
Travel
New Nonstop Flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles Launches
United Airlines adds daily service between MCI and LAX, providing more travel options for Midwest passengers.
Kansas Movie Locations: From Classic Dramas to Quirky Comedies
Exploring the cinematic legacy of the Sunflower State's small towns
Kansas' Highest and Lowest Points Revealed
From the barely noticeable Mount Sunflower to the state's lowest spot along the Verdigris River, Kansas has a diverse range of elevations.
