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Practice makes perfect, but for people who respond to accidents and medical emergencies, practice can be hard to come by. Meg Britton-Mehlisch spent a day recently with local firefighters as they got a chance to learn how to use new techniques and tools.

Kansas is full of hidden treasures, winding scenic roads, offbeat roadside attractions, memorable local dining, historic main streets, and small-town stories waiting to be discovered.

"These are not just abstract numbers. These are Kansas kids losing access to food," said Haley Kottler, senior campaign director at Kansas Appleseed.

Emporia State University requests no hike, but warns strategy unsustainable

This week on "The Range," life-saving lessons for local firefighters. Also, for many rural Kansas communities, daily routines are punctuated by the sound of the town whistle.

In some places, ringing church bells offer a sense of community. But in many Kansas towns, the occasional blast of the daily whistle or siren signals it’s time to get up, have lunch, go back to work or eat supper. For this month’s Hidden Kansas, Beccy Tanner offers a look at some of the unique sounds of rural Kansas.

State Sen. Patrick Schmidt attempts to incite controversy with allegations against pastor Adam Hamilton.

Musician Derrick Dove was named Best Guitarist at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis earlier this year. Although he started off as a drummer, he has a clear memory of when guitar took over.

Gov. Laura Kelly declared an emergency May 12 after health officials learned about the exposure. The three patients, who are all asymptomatic, remain in voluntary isolation at home.

Wichita band Fractured releases its album "Songs To Die To,” on Thursday. The band says that its eclectic sounds are a reflection of the eclectic personalities in the band.