Last week marked the first day in two years transgender Kansans were able to change the gender markers on their driver’s licenses after the Kansas Supreme Court denied Attorney General Kris Kobach’s appeal in a long legal battle. For Jessie Lawson, her driver’s license was the last document to change.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October, while a government shutdown continues without an apparent end point.
By Joel Muhs jmuhs@cherryroad.com MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas – Getting by without one of the top players on the team at one of the most important positions… Login to continue reading Login…
LAWRENCE — Lawrence firefighters union president Seamus Albritton says the community might have to wait longer for emergency responses as a result of budget cuts.
Wichita’s total headcount for the 2025-26 school year is 45,075, down from 46,556 last year. The state’s largest district has lost about 6,000 students — a nearly 12% drop — over the past decade.
As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of National Newspaper Week from October 5-11, 2025, it's crucial to acknowledge the pivotal role local journalism plays in shaping informed communities. By providing citizens with the facts they need to make informed decisions, local reporting empowers individuals to take an active part in their daily lives.Local news fosters a sense of belonging by highlighting stories that resonate on a personal level.
By Joel Muhs jmuhs@cherryroad.com MCPHERSON, Kansas – A second game in 24 hours saw the McPherson High School boys soccer team take the field against… Login to continue reading Login…
TOPEKA — Kansas Bureau of Investigation director Tony Mattivi and Attorney General Kris Kobach announced a crackdown Wednesday on “brazen” sales of marijuana and THC products as law enforcement raided 10 shops in six cities across the state.
Medicare can be challenging to navigate. If you are eligible, you know that enrolling in hospital insurance, Part B, supplemental coverage, and a drug plan can be overwhelming.
From down 21, to up three, to down four, to winning by two. The McPherson High School football team never quit Friday night as the Bullpups rallied to defeat Rose Hill 37-35 in an offensive thriller.