14+ hour, 2+ min ago  (908+ words) TOPEKA " Kansas state employees can choose between two health insurance companies after the Health Care Commission voted Monday to move forward with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. Commission members debated whether to choose Aetna, dropping Blue Cross,…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (760+ words) Meg Heriford darted around Ladybird Diner, a classic, American eatery in downtown Lawrence, seating people and delivering water and menus. The place was hopping late morning on a Friday. Heriford owns the diner. It's been a staple in Lawrence since…...