Beloved ostrich at Topeka Zoo dies after swallowing staff member's keys
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
A beloved ostrich named Karen at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after swallowing a staff member's keys.
Kansas zoo announces 5 of their elephants are pregnant: ‘We are extremely excited for 2025’
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
Suspects in Kansas women’s deaths are members of ‘God’s Misfits’: affidavit
Two Kansas women who went missing last month were killed over a custody dispute involving a group of anti-government Oklahomans calling themselves “God’s Misfits," arrest affidavits show.
Two Kansas women who went missing last month were killed over a custody dispute involving a group of anti-government Oklahomans calling themselves “God’s Misfits," arrest affidavits show.
Missing women from Kansas confirmed dead; 4 charged
The two women were driving through the Oklahoma panhandle to pick up kids for a birthday party, but never showed up.
The two women were driving through the Oklahoma panhandle to pick up kids for a birthday party, but never showed up.
Cole Brings Plenty, '1923' actor and nephew of 'Yellowstone' star, found dead
Cole Brings Plenty, nephew of 'Yellowstone' actor Mo Brings Plenty, went missing on Easter in Lawrence, roughly 40 minutes outside of Kansas City.
Cole Brings Plenty, nephew of 'Yellowstone' actor Mo Brings Plenty, went missing on Easter in Lawrence, roughly 40 minutes outside of Kansas City.
Second Mattel theme park announced
Mattel will open a second theme park in 2026, complete with Hot Wheels roller coasters and a “larger-than-life” Barbie Beach House, the company announced this week.
Mattel will open a second theme park in 2026, complete with Hot Wheels roller coasters and a “larger-than-life” Barbie Beach House, the company announced this week.
Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting: Beloved radio DJ killed, 21 injured — including 8 children
A beloved radio disc jockey and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan was killed Wednesday as shots rang out and marred the NFL team's victory celebration that ended with at least 22 others injured.
A beloved radio disc jockey and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan was killed Wednesday as shots rang out and marred the NFL team's victory celebration that ended with at least 22 others injured.
PETA targets Kansas merry-go-round maker over animal-themed carousels
PETA said that animal-themed merry-go-rounds celebrate animal exploitation.
PETA said that animal-themed merry-go-rounds celebrate animal exploitation.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Kansas park
A Kansas town is in uproar after a prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park.
A Kansas town is in uproar after a prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park.
Pliers impale Kansas teen after he slips on ice while shoveling snow: 'I didn't know they were in there'
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
Pliers impale Kansas teen after he slips on ice while shoveling snow: 'I didn't know they were in there'
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
In a bizarre incident, 15-year-old Joey Zeman from Wakeeney, Kansas, survived a freak accident while shoveling snow. Joey slipped on ice and found himself impaled by a pair of pliers he usually carries as part of his farm routine.
Patrick Mahomes' helmet 'did its job' after shattering in frigid game, manufacturer says
The manufacturer of the helmet that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shattered during their AFC wild-card game with Miami says it “did its job” by protecting the league MVP “during a head-to-head impact in unprecedented cold temperatures.”
The manufacturer of the helmet that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shattered during their AFC wild-card game with Miami says it “did its job” by protecting the league MVP “during a head-to-head impact in unprecedented cold temperatures.”
Jackson Mahomes sees felony charges in Kansas battery case get dropped
A Kansas judge on Wednesday approved prosecutors’ motion to drop three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes.
A Kansas judge on Wednesday approved prosecutors’ motion to drop three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes.
See the new license plate in Kansas that everyone despises
The governor of Kansas is bowing to criticism of a new state license plate and halting production of a design that many people consider "ugly and dull."
The governor of Kansas is bowing to criticism of a new state license plate and halting production of a design that many people consider "ugly and dull."
Taylor Swift meets determined fan who survived shooting, multiple amputations and cancer
Julie Dombo, a resilient survivor, realized her dream of meeting Taylor Swift at a Kansas City Chiefs game. Dombo's unwavering determination and her disability led to a heartwarming encounter.
Julie Dombo, a resilient survivor, realized her dream of meeting Taylor Swift at a Kansas City Chiefs game. Dombo's unwavering determination and her disability led to a heartwarming encounter.
Kansas couple, both 96, ties the knot after meeting in senior living center
Carl and Doris Kruse, both 96 years old, recently tied the knot after just a month of engagement. The couple's love story began when they met playing pool, with Carl noticing Doris's exceptional skills.
Carl and Doris Kruse, both 96 years old, recently tied the knot after just a month of engagement. The couple's love story began when they met playing pool, with Carl noticing Doris's exceptional skills.
Kansas building explosion kills toddler, 2 adults
The explosion occurred at a commercial structure and is currently under investigation.
The explosion occurred at a commercial structure and is currently under investigation.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Kansas police chief behind controversial newspaper raid suspended by mayor
The police chief who led a highly criticized raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended, the mayor confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday.
The police chief who led a highly criticized raid of a small Kansas newspaper has been suspended, the mayor confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday.