KCC approves merger between Westar and Great Plains Energy

The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved the merger between Westar Energy and Great Plains Energy.

KSNT hosts "Ask A Child Therapist" phone bank

"The good news is with mental health issues, it's very treatable and the sooner the children get the help, the more successful and better they will be in the long run," she said.

State quarterfinals begin in high school baseball, softball

Two Manhattan water parks set to open Memorial Day Weekend

Looking to beat the heat in Manhattan? Manhattan’s City Park Water Park is set to open Saturday, May 26, for the summer, and Northview Water Park will open Monday, May 28.

Kansas monitors contractor keeping foster youth in offices

The Kansas Department of Children and Families is monitoring a foster care contractor that has kept children in offices overnight due to a shortage of beds.

Library breaks ground on new outdoor space

Dozens gathered at the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library as the library's foundation broke ground on "Claire's Courtyard" on Thursday morning.

Jané recalls strollers for entrapment, strangulation risk

Jané Muum is recalling strollers sold at Toys 'R' Us and other stores because an infant could pass through the opening between the armrest and the seat bottom.

Lawrence man sentenced for raping girl for several years

A 40-year-old Lawrence man has been sentenced to 27.5 years in prison for repeatedly raping a girl for more than six years.

Police: Woman finds boyfriend having sex with pit bull puppy

Wichita police are investigating an animal cruelty and domestic violence case after a woman caught her boyfriend having sex with a 5-month-old pit bull puppy.

Man sentenced after fatal Topeka road rage confrontation

A Topeka man involved in a fatal road rage incident has been sentenced to life in prison.