Approximately 225,000 American servicemen participated in atmospheric nuclear tests conducted between 1945 and 1962 in the U.S. and over the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Two former employees of TECT Aerospace in Wellington are being credited with starting a federal investigation into how the company has been making its parts since at least 2006, court documents revealed.

The Kansas Supreme Court threatened to close every public school in the state before the landmark case Montoy v Kansas was finally dismissed in 2006. But Wednesday, the attorney who made legal history when he sued the state Legislature for inequitable school funding said it's time for the court to re-establish jurisdiction.

Cameraman Michael Donneshak set up a shot Wednesday afternoon in front of a Wyatt Earp statue, then whistled to signal three onlookers to move over. A film crew arrived Tuesday in Dodge City, Kan., to shoot footage for their upcoming television documentary, "With the Train Across America," for the network NDR Germany.

“American Idol” winner David Cook made an appearance at his alma mater Thursday, and it was a complete surprise to almost everyone.

The newspaper industry appears bleak: closings in Seattle and Denver, mass layoffs in Chicago, etc. But students at journalism schools aren’t giving up and are hoping to make their mark in the print world, with many of them eyeing community journalism.

Amidst worries about the economy and rising energy costs, six Kansas communities are taking charge of their energy future. Wellington is competing against Kinsley, Merriam, Mount Hope/Haven, Quinter and Salina in the Take Charge Challenge – a friendly competition to reduce their electricity use over one year, beginning in April.

After two close losses to begin the season, the Kansas City Wizards put it together Sunday for a dominating 2-0 victory against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Foxwoods proposal is for the Exit 33 location in Mulvane, a site formally used by Harrah's during the first round of casino bids.

Prairie Sky Casino and South Central Gaming Partners L.C. have submitted a casino proposal to the Kansas Lottery Commission with three alternative sites in Sumner County.

Las Vegas executives will apply for a license of the Prairie Sky Casino near Mulvane, tomorrow.

A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service and will be in effect until 7 p.m., tonight.

Kansas City Wizards fans can now display their team pride electronically. The club announced Wednesday that its Web site will offer fans the opportunity to download a Wizards Firefox theme.

A shooting rampage hundreds of miles away has rocked Sumner County with the news that two of its own are among the victims.