Washburn Ichabods Clinch MIAA Title with Dominant Win
No. 3 Washburn men's basketball team defeats Central Oklahoma 82-58 on the road
Kansas Veteran Recalls Anti-Terrorism Missions in Europe and Middle East
Kansas Enforces Strict Biological Sex Law
Lifestyle
Topeka Residents Can File Taxes for Free with VITA Volunteers
Local organization offers no-cost tax filing assistance until April 15th

Topeka Construction Firm Builds 2026 St. Jude Dream Home
Straight Cut Construction Inc. president discusses company's work on annual charity home giveaway.
Topeka Zoo Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Master Plan
The zoo's new vision includes expanded habitats, enhanced visitor experiences, and sustainability initiatives.
Business
Kansas System Adds Two New C-Suite Leaders
Stormont Vail Health names Jay Howard as Chief Legal Officer and Timothy Shultz as VP and Chief Compliance Officer

Topeka Businesses Gear Up for Valentine's Day Rush
Local chocolate shop Hazel Hill Chocolate prepares months in advance for the busy holiday season.
Kansas Pharmacists Fight for Oversight of Pharmacy Middlemen
Proposed legislation aims to increase transparency and stop pharmacies from filling prescriptions at a loss
Science
Topeka to Receive $200,000 for Emission Reduction Plan
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has made agreements with four cities to create plans aimed at reducing carbon emissions and air pollution.

Wichita State's NIAR Awarded Contract for 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense
The university's National Institute for Aviation Research will assist in establishing a new missile shield over the U.S.
Kansas Biologists Remove Over 100,000 Pounds of Invasive Carp
Efforts to combat the spread of Asian carp species in the Kansas River have reached a major milestone.
Sports
Kansas Universities Seek State Funding for Athletics
KU, KSU, and WSU athletic directors lobby for financial assistance amid rising costs in college sports.

Shawnee Heights honors 2017 state title team in Ken Darting's final home game
Players reflect on lessons learned from longtime coach in his retirement season.
No. 17 Bronchos Top Minnesota State
Central Oklahoma defeats Minnesota State 4-2 in Ichabod Invitational
Health
Stormont Vail Health names new CIO
Aaron Wootton to oversee IT operations at Kansas healthcare system

Kansas Proposes Bill to Lower Rx Costs
Legislation aims to manage prescription drug pricing for Medicaid and other state programs.
KONZA Health and The SSI Group Launch QM Optimizer Elite
New digital quality measurement solution aims to simplify reporting and boost value-based care performance