Congregate care facilities house foster children in settings ranging from drop-in day programs to inpatient mental health care. Advocates say these buildings need more oversight to curb suspected abuse of children.

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department confirms that a law enforcement officer has been shot. Authorities say the situation is extremely fluid, as the scene remains active. Officers are urging the public to avoid the southern Kansas City, Kansas, area if possible.

Kansas is coming off a 21-13 season; it lost 79–72 in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament to Arkansas. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Kansas's Bill Self Issues Statement After Brief Health Scare. After suffering a health scare, Kansas coach Bill Self appears to be on the mend.

Wendell Hooks Jr., spent 10 years catering parties and tailgates with his brisket, pulled pork and wings. His new brick-and-mortar, "Off the Hook BBQ," opened this month in Gladstone — and almost immediately sold out.

The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 26, 2025, results for each game: All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.

The ruling was the second time the case had been in federal court. Earlier, a state court deemed the law unconstitutional.

For the first time since 1957, a streetcar rolled on tracks down Main Street south of Pershing Road, after crews moved the streetcar 400 feet along the extension during testing.