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Expert Advice on Disputing Surprisingly Costly Hospital Bills

By Kansas News Service on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 09:25 Just because you received medical care at a hospital, it doesn't entitle the hospital to charge you any price it wants. Celia Llopis-Jepsen of the Kansas News Service asked experts for some tips on digging into your medical bills and pushing back against outrageous charges. The Kansas News Service reports on health, the many … [Read more...] about Expert Advice on Disputing Surprisingly Costly Hospital Bills

Kansas Attorney General’s Path to Governor’s Office Gets Easier After Being Endorsed by Major Opponent

  LAWRENCE, Kansas — Former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer ended his campaign to win the office back Monday after announcing he has prostate cancer. His exit all but clears the way for his fellow Republican and rival, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, to win the GOP primary for governor next summer before facing off with Democratic Governor Laura Kelly in the 2022 general … [Read more...] about Kansas Attorney General’s Path to Governor’s Office Gets Easier After Being Endorsed by Major Opponent

​​​​​​​A Man with a Tail, a Crown and a ‘Dream Job’ as the Royals’ Mascot

By Kansas News Service on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 08:49 Ask a group of kids to name their favorite Kansas City Royal and Sluggerrr - the team’s mascot - will likely make the list. And why not? Players move around. Sluggerrr doesn’t. He’s been a constant presence since 1996.  But who is Sluggerrr? And how did he get to the big leagues?  Jim McLean, of the Kansas News Service, tells … [Read more...] about ​​​​​​​A Man with a Tail, a Crown and a ‘Dream Job’ as the Royals’ Mascot

If You Think Homes Are Getting Pricey, Try Buying Some Kansas Farmland

  WICHITA, Kansas — Soaring prices define the market for land in Kansas farm country. Farm real estate and cropland values in Kansas jumped more than 10% this year compared to last year. That’s good and bad news for Kansas agribusiness, largely depending on whether a farming operation already owns land or needs more acres. “It’s made it more difficult for farmers not only to … [Read more...] about If You Think Homes Are Getting Pricey, Try Buying Some Kansas Farmland

Headlines for Thursday, August 19, 2021

  GOP Claims Kansas Governor Is Spending COVID Funds Illegally TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Top Republican legislators in Kansas are accusing Democratic Governor Laura Kelly’s administration of illegally spending at least $86 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds by not getting their approval first. Kelly’s office didn't respond Tuesday to a letter from Senate President Ty Masterson, … [Read more...] about Headlines for Thursday, August 19, 2021

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42 essential sweets in KC, from bonbons to apple fritters

February is short but sweet. This month, we share our picks for the city’s best bonbons and a lot of other unique sweets that are baked, dipped and drizzled to perfection. By Dawnya Bartsch, Martin … [Read More...] about 42 essential sweets in KC, from bonbons to apple fritters

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Our five favorite bonbons in KC

Photo by Caleb Condit and Rebecca Norden It’s Valentine’s Day month, but fancy chocolate deserves to be enjoyed year-round. We visited chocolatiers around the … [Read More...] about Our five favorite bonbons in KC

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OPPD launches transparency website

Posted on December 1, 2022 Overland Park now has more access to information about its Police Department than ever, thanks to a library of online transparency-focused … [Read More...] about OPPD launches transparency website

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City Council approves 2023 strategic goals

Posted on December 20, 2022 The Overland Park City Council has formally approved a set of strategic goals for the upcoming year. City Manager Lori Curtis Luther proposed the … [Read More...] about City Council approves 2023 strategic goals

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Town Company and Drastic Measures headline KC’s 7 Beard Award nominations

The annual Beard Awards semifinalists nominations were just released and Kansas City’s food and drink scene has something to celebrate. The KC area has seven semifinalists by our count, including two … [Read More...] about Town Company and Drastic Measures headline KC’s 7 Beard Award nominations

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