Rose Conlon
Stories
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Kansas doctors say mentorship can help as women are still underrepresented in surgery
Women comprise more than half of medical school graduates, but the number of female surgeons is low. A club at a Kansas medical school offers them support and mentorship.
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Kansas Supreme Court rules against strict abortion laws amidst an influx of patients
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled against two anti-abortion laws, suggesting other restrictions could fall. The state has received numerous patients from states with tighter laws.
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Mental health experts warn of social media's impact on teens
Teenagers spend nearly five hours a day, on average, on social media. And there's growing consensus that it's a big problem for their mental health.
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Why these nuns have filed more than 350 shareholder resolutions
In the small town of Atchison, Kan., some unlikely investors are making a name for themselves as outspoken shareholder activists.
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For Pagans, winter solstice is a time for reflection and celebration
Saturday (December 21) is winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In many pagan religions, the day is marked by Yule: a holiday that's a time of both reflection and celebration
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Wichita reacts to crash of plane that left from its airport
Residents and officials of Wichita, Kan., react to the crash of the commercial flight that left Wichita and collided with a military helicopter Wednesday at Regan National Airport in Washington, D.C.
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Raccoon ate my homework: Kansas man wants the state to legalize raccoons as pets
One suburban Kansas resident is pressing state lawmakers to legalize raccoons as pets. He says they're smarter and friendlier than people give them credit for.
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Kansas man wants the state to legalize raccoons as pets
A Kansas resident is pressing state lawmakers to legalize raccoons as pets. He says they're smarter and friendlier than people give them credit for.
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Why religious leaders are divided on transgender rights
When Kansas became the 26th state to ban or limit gender-affirming medical care for teens, the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention cheered the move. But not all faith leaders agree.
