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Legislators are hoping to write a new school funding formula next year.

An unusual coalition of lawmakers helped soundly defeat a bill that would have repealed a tax exemption for Kansas businesses.

The sun will heat up Kansas today, pushing the heat index near 110 degrees in some locations. (Photo courtesy of NOAA.)Dangerously hot weather is expected across Kansas today (THUR). Kyle Poage, with the National Weather Service in Topeka, says a heat advisory will be in effect for most of eastern Kansas from 1 to 8pm today (THUR).Poage says severe thunderstorms are also possible this (THUR) afternoon and evening. The main threat from these storms will be large hail but tornadoes cannot be ruled out.Here's more from NWS Meteorologist Kyle Poage:Click here to check out the latest weather from the NWS in Topeka. (Broadcast Note: Kyle Poage = rhymes with rogue (as in, rogue nation).

Skies above Lawrence Friday morning. This view, looking north, was taken from the bridge crossing the Kansas Turnpike on Kasold Road. (Photo by J. Schafer)After a week of extremely high temperatures - with heat index readings of 100-plus degrees - the National Weather Service in Topeka says eastern Kansas should enjoy a relatively cooler weekend. With mostly sunny skies expected, highs on Saturday will be in the lower 80s. Sunday's high temperatures will be slightly cooler, around 78. And Sunday night's low will drop to around 58!Next week will bring temps around 80 to 85. On Independence Day, there's a slight chance for showers and storms with a high of 85.Get the latest weather from the NWS offices in Topeka or Kansas City by clicking on the appropriate city.

Few vehicles are coming and going on the road to Kansas Public Radio today. The snow storm could dump 10 inches or more on Lawrence before it's done. (Photo by J. Schafer) Heavy snow continues to fall across Kansas and a Winter Storm Warningremains in effect through tomorrow (WED) morning. Jennifer Bowen (BOE-uhn), with the N ational Weather Service in Topeka, says the snowfall predictions appear to be holding up.Blowing snow will be a big problem for motorists through tonight (TUE) and tomorrow (WED) and visibility will be low.Get the latest weather by clicking here.

Records show Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop was arrested early Tuesday.

Kansas Public Radio needs your help to finish 2021 in a strong financial position. December 2 & 3 KPR will be on the air asking YOU to help out with a…

Mayor Michelle De La Isla will run for the 2nd District Seat.

A key Senate committee defies President Bush on the question of how to try suspects in the war on terror. With four Republicans joining the Democrats, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved an alternative to the president's proposed rules.

A new law that went into effect in January requires U.S. citizens to have a passport when traveling to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. The change created demand that is peaking now that spring break is here and summer looms.