Fourteen students competed in the Kansas state final round of the National Civics Bee in June. The competition gives middle-schoolers the opportunity to showcase their passion for the country's founding principles.

Both Kansas and Missouri cleared a path for cities to let bars serve alcohol into the wee hours during the World Cup. But some bar owners say the demand for early-morning drinking isn’t high enough to justify the extra staff and safety concerns.

In some parts of Kansas, groundwater is polluted with enough nitrates that it can fulfill some of the fertilizing needs for farmers.

The city allows fireworks to be sold and set off from June 27 to July 5. Aerial fireworks are allowed to be launched only July 3-5.

Illustrator Kamilla Sims has created murals for the Wichita Public Library, Exploration Place and local businesses. Saturday's work in Independence, Missouri, will be her largest yet.

The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.

Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.

The Trump administration has indicted a former Olympian over damage to the National Mall's reflecting pool. A lawyer for David Hearn says he's innocent.

Russia's economy is suffering from high inflation, an acute labor shortage and widespread fuel shortages amid sustained Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure.

Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.