Kansas City's food and drink scene is making waves again, with several local spots and chefs earning nods from the James Beard Foundation. This year, the spotlight is on a mix of eateries and professionals, from a Japanese-inspired pub to a talented pastry chef. The James Beard Foundation, a big de
Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are asking for more money. They say they need it to keep doing their jobs well. This is not new. They have been asking for more funds for a long time. But now, they are making a final push. They want lawmakers to listen and act. The re
Kansas basketball is now ranked 25th in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. This is a drop from their previous position at 21st. The Jayhawks had a tough week, winning one game and losing another. The Jayhawks are now 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big 12 conference. They had a big win at home a
Nebraska has seen a notable increase in arrests lately. The FBI has been busy, focusing on serious crimes like sex trafficking, drug operations, and cartel activities. These cases have led to a significant rise in the number of people being taken into custody. The state has become a hotspot for the
Nebraska's basketball team is making waves this season. They've started their campaign with an impressive streak of wins. One of their most notable victories came against Michigan State, a team ranked higher than them. The final score was close, with Nebraska edging out Michigan State 58-56. After
Nebraska's basketball team is on a roll. They've won 18 games in a row, the longest streak in the country. Their latest victory came against a tough opponent, Michigan State, ranked No. 9. The final score was close, 58-56, but Nebraska came out on top. After the game, the home crowd rushed the cour
Kansas politics in 2025 had its share of ups and downs. Lawmakers chose to cut income taxes instead of reducing property taxes, even though they had promised to do the latter. This decision left many homeowners with only small savings, while future budget surpluses were earmarked for further income
Kansas is in a heated debate about the death penalty. At the center of this is whether the governor can refuse to send people to states that use it. The state's attorney general, Kris Kobach, says no. He believes the governor must follow the law and can't pick and choose who to extradite. The gover
Kansas has a sports betting system that was designed to keep things fair and safe. But now, there are some companies that are trying to bypass the rules. These companies, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are using a loophole to offer sports betting without following Kansas laws. They don't pay into the p
Nebraska schools have just received their yearly performance reviews from the state Department of Education. The results show that most schools have either stayed the same or improved slightly compared to last year. School leaders are hopeful that upcoming changes to how these rankings are calculate
