Kansas House Bill Seeks Unprecedented Autonomy for Top Public Universities
Proposed legislation would grant KU, K-State, and WSU broad independence from state oversight
Nevada Couple Plead Not Guilty in 5-Year-Old Daughter's Murder
UMD Basketball Teams Earn NCAA Tournament Bids
Weather
Forecasters Warn of Severe Storms Across Northeast Kansas
Damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes expected on Friday

Dense Fog Advisory Issued; Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight and Friday
Forecasters warn of hazardous travel conditions and potential for strong thunderstorms across Kansas
Kansas Braces for Wildfire Season
Forest Service rep discusses prevention and impact of recent blazes
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
Crime
Pedestrian Killed in Topeka Crash Identified
Officials release name of 55-year-old victim struck on SW 10th Ave

Topeka Man Arrested on Warrant for Failure to Appear
Jeremy Richmond faces charges of fleeing, child endangerment, and interfering with police
Online threat prompts heightened security at Topeka middle school
Police and FBI investigating credibility of threat against Eisenhower Middle School
Lifestyle
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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.
Sports
Topeka Native Mark Turgeon Introduced as UMKC Basketball Coach
Turgeon reflects on his Hayden High School basketball roots during his introductory press conference.

K-State Sets Big 12 Tournament 3-Point Record in Dominant Win Over Cincinnati
Wildcats advance to second round, will face Texas Tech on Thursday
Texas Tech Softball Star Launches First-Ever Player-Edition Cleat
NiJaree Canady's new Adidas cleats mark a historic milestone for college softball.