SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — Five people were transported to the hospital late Saturday night following a serious collision involving a Wichita Police Department vehicle.

The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference, hosted by Kansas State University, will take place in Courtland, Kansas, from June 24-26, 2026. This immersive event promotes rural entrepreneurship, featuring local venues and businesses. Attendees will gain practical entrepreneurial insights while networking and supporting rural communities, showcasing innovation and resilience in Kansas.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing over $11 million to modernize water infrastructure in rural Kansas, enhancing public health and economic development. The funding supports various projects across several cities, including emergency generators, water line installations, and system upgrades to build resilience against disasters and improve service delivery.

Torrential rains in northeast Kansas led to significant flash flooding, road damage, and emergency evacuations late Thursday and Friday. Some areas received up to a foot of rain, prompting response efforts for affected campers near Frankfort. Public officials are assessing damage and advising residents to avoid flooded roads as recovery continues.

Kansas Tourism has designated the Pony Express Historic Byway as the state's 13th scenic byway, connecting historical sites across five counties. This initiative aims to promote rural economic growth through tourism, highlighting the cultural, scenic, and historical significance of the original Pony Express route while encouraging visitors to explore local attractions.

Kansas Republicans overrode Governor Laura Kelly's veto of House Bill 2333, the Kansas Intellectual Rights and Knowledge Act, aimed at protecting free speech on college campuses and honoring activist Charlie Kirk, killed in a shooting. Critics argue it could enable discrimination based on political beliefs. The bill passed with significant support in both chambers.