The CDC includes Kansas on its high activity list - one of the many states with the most ER visits for respiratory illnesses ranging from the common cold, to covid, to the flu and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV.

(NEXSTAR) — Respiratory illnesses are spreading throughout the U.S., causing multiple states to see a spike in hospital visits. The latest data shows another virus, known as HMPV, has also been spiking in some parts of the country.

When broken down by state, most of the country is experiencing elevated respiratory illness, including a few states with “very high” ratings that act as national hotspots, CDC data shows.

A number of states are seeing a spike in hospital visits caused by respiratory illnesses as we enter the New Year.

HMPV is considered relatively common, with most infected before age 5, according to Dr. Eileen Schneider, an epidemiologist with the CDC. It often circulates during flu season and causes symptoms similar to the common cold, including coughing, wheezing, congestion and shortness of breath.

The Denver Broncos ended both their prolonged playoff drought and their protracted search for a foundational quarterback this season despite an NFL record $91 million in

AMES — Last year, when Iowa State beat Kansas, fans stormed the court. This year, after the game ended on an anti-climactic Kansas layup attempt, Cyclone fans rejoiced and sang along to “Mr. Brightside” but kept the celebration in the stands.

The debate in Abilene, Kansas, could be a precursor to other communities considering the move because members of the incoming Trump administration are advocating to get rid of fluoride in drinking water.

Fans heading to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for the team's Divisional Game against the Houston Texans are in for bitter cold.

On cold winter nights like the ones the Kansas City area has experienced recently, extreme street outreach groups are out with those with nowhere to go.

Saturday's highs will only reach the low 20s, with single-digit wind chills throughout the day. This means that if you're going to the Kansas City Chiefs playoff game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium, you'll need to bundle up.

The temperature at kickoff Saturday is expected to be in the low to mid-20s, but northerly winds could make it feel much colder. After facing the coldest game in Arrowhead history last year, fans, players and medical personnel are more than ready.