Lincoln News

Nearly half of Kansas' counties don't have a private health care provider who gives childhood immunizations, and public health advocates see that as a big issue in trying to boost immunization rates.

Arlene Abram had no way of knowing what would eventually become of the sweet little first-grader who liked to wear blue jeans and red suspenders.

Topeka's top airport official and a longtime airline industry analyst are 180 degrees apart on the possibility of the city landing a commercial carrier at Forbes Field.

The Kansas Adjutant General's office is trying to turn discouraging news into a positive for people affected by recent tornadoes.

Jim Turnure, from Xcel Energy in Minnesota, talks Wednesday afternoon at the Kansas Wind Working Group meeting at the Chamber of Commerce.

The University of Kansas School of Business honored 13 students for outstanding academic achievement and service with $1,800 in awards at its graduation ceremony May 16 at the Lied Center.

Wichita's Reuben Araiza isn't as famous as blues-rock guitar great Kenny Wayne Shepherd or maybe even Jay Leno's Corvette, but the 50-year-old maintenance mechanic was just happy to get a chance to hang out ...

Published Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. CDT The annual Juneteenth celebration this weekend will offer live entertainment, softball and basketball, a parade and a car show.

Cynthia Nelson, Lincoln, has filed as a Democrat for the 35th District Kansas Senate seat held by Jay Emler.

Quarter size hial 11 miles south of Herndon in Rawlins Co. 3:31PM Dorman Hail Reports: Tennis Ball size hail has been reported 12 miles to the n of Levant in Thomas Co.

The cold sweat broke out when former Gov. Bill Graves, now the head of the trucking industry's biggest trade group, announced a proposal to reduce the national speed limit.

The Lincoln County attorney says charges will not be filed against Sheriff Jerome Kramer, who has admitted to drinking beer while riding in a car. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“I'm on call 24 hours a day, was two counties away and decided to let my hair down.”

The Lincoln County Sheriff is coming under fire for reportedly drinking beer with deputies in a car traveling along Interstate 80. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

So here's the deal. The University of Kansas planned to have its own national championship celebration until some one else, Downtown Lawrence, came along and decided it wanted to throw the Jayhawks a party, ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory for this afternoon, covering 17 counties in central and south-central Kansas -- including Wichita. via Kansas.com

Salina police have released one man and issued warrants for two others in connection with the April 16 shooting death of a Salina man. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

Remember where fact junkies got their fix before the Internet? Starting in 1977, it was "The Book of Lists" compiled by David Wallechinsky, Irving Wallace and Amy Wallace. via Topeka Capital-Journal

Police in Salina have released more information on the city's second homicide of 2008. via KBSL 10

A cold front will continue its march across the state today. Gusty southerly winds over eastern parts of Kansas state should back-off briefly Wednesday afternoon. via Kansas' CW

“Why they choose that area, your guess is as good as mine”

Crime statistics show central Topeka, from the Kansas River to S.W. 17th and S.W. Washburn to about S. Kansas Avenue, has endured more homicides in the past six years than any other area. via Topeka Capital-Journal