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A 3-D, computer-generated image of drug-resistant, Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, the pathogen responsible for causing the tuberculosis disease.

Olathe high school finds 6 ‘latent’ cases of tuberculosis after more testing

Kansas health authorities identified about 450 close contacts of the infected student. More than 300 have been tested during clinics on October 12 and November 14.

4 more people test positive for tuberculosis at an Olathe high school

Health officials announced an active tuberculosis case at Olathe Northwest High School in early October. Now, four other people tested positive for the bacteria.

A rash caused by the measles on a child's face.

Kansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the state

At least 23 Kansans have tested positive for measles. Health officials urge full vaccination against the disease.

Los legisladores de Kansas quieren reducir los requisitos de vacunación en medio de un brote de sarampión en el estado

Al menos 23 personas de Kansas han dado resultado positivo a sarampión. Las autoridades de salud recomiendan un esquema de vacunación completa contra esta enfermedad.

Israeli military to call up 60,000 reservists as it plans to seize Gaza City

The Israeli military is calling up tens of thousands of soldiers as officials plan to seize control of Gaza City. Meanwhile, Israel is considering a new offer for a two-month ceasefire with Hamas.

Retired National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson pores over a lifetime of images in his Lindsborg, Kansas studio. He spent more than three decades traveling to all seven continents for the magazine. His iconic work on the Flint Hills put Kansas in the national spotlight.

This Kansas photographer’s view of the Flint Hills tells of ‘fire and death and rebirth’

Jim Richardson had a distinguished career making images for National Geographic Magazine stories on cultural, environmental and scientific issues. His work on the Flint Hills introduced the uniquely American landscape to an international audience.

The Barton family is not included in the official tally of 24 injured survivors of a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February . But Jason Barton, his wife, Bridget and her 13 -year-old daughter, Gabriella, are still reeling from their role at its epicenter.

This family was injured at Kansas City's Super Bowl parade. A month later, they feel forgotten

In the first of our series “The Injured,” a Kansas family remembers Valentine’s Day as the beginning of panic attacks, life-altering trauma, and waking to nightmares of gunfire. Thrown into the spotlight by the shootings, they wonder how they will recover.

Sarai Holguin was one of 24 people injured by bullets during the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February. The United Way of Greater Kansas City raised more than $2 million in the aftermath of the violence, and announced Thursday that $1.2 million will go to survivors like Holguin, who were shot. The remaining money will go to community groups working to prevent gun violence.

KC Strong fund starts giving out $2 million in funds to Chiefs rally shooting survivors

The United Way of Greater Kansas City gave $1.2 million to victims and $832,000 to 14 community groups Thursday, hoping to reach individual gunshot victims from the Kansas City Chiefs’ parade shootings and the larger community working to prevent gun violence.

From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album

NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.

The economy looms large for Irish voters ahead of tomorrow's election

Irish voters weigh in ahead of Friday's election. While the economy is booming, voters say they're not feeling the benefits - with the cost of living and housing crisis at the top of their minds.

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