In Their Response To COVID-19, Kansas Senior Citizens Set An Example For Everyone

Seniors got it more seriously than the rest of Kansans.

Kansas Ranks 18th Nationally In Annual Report Measuring Well-Being Of Children

Nebraska’s stands 7th in five-state region; Oklahoma staggers to 42nd.

Kansas Docs: Troublesome Coronavirus Variant Nicknamed Delta Warrants Strict Scrutiny

KDHE keeping eye on COVID-19 mutations in 60 of state’s counties.

College Athletes Score A Big Win With U.S. Supreme Court In NCAA Dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the NCAA cannot limit educational compensation to student athletes due to their amateur status

Kansas Should Celebrate The Legacy Of Jon Reed Sims, Son Of Smith Center

Sims was one of the early casualties of AIDS. But before he died, he created something that lives on — loudly, joyfully and powerfully.

How To Appreciate The Beauty Of Kansas Like An Out-Of-State Tourist

From aboard our afternoon train, we found ourselves awash in a palate of greens, blues and purples, with pops of red, yellow and orange.

Settled Into New Homes, Refugees In U.S. Say They Are Working For A Better Life For All

For World Refugee Day, reporters at States Newsroom spoke to several refugees who agreed to tell their stories.

U.S. House Panel Probes Slow Cleanup Of ‘Exploited' Coal Mining Sites

Much of the conversation at the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee hearing centered on the concept of “environmental justice”.

Racial Equity Panel Examines Schools' Use Of American Indian Mascots

Dozens of schools and colleges across the state are still recognized by American Indian mascots and logos, despite long standing criticism.

Kansas Prosecutor Mired In Ethical Misconduct Quits To Avoid Bourbon County Backlash

Spradling faces disbarment for excesses in murder, sex crime cases.

It's Time For Kansas And The Nation To Restore Full Visitation Rights At Nursing Homes

Advocates call on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to restore nursing home residents’ full right to visitation.

U.S. House Panel Probes Slow Cleanup Of ‘Exploited' Coal Mining Sites

A U.S. House Natural Resources subcommittee examined the cleanup needs for regions transitioning away from coal production.

Lesser Prairie Chicken And Other Endangered Species To Get Reprieve Under Biden Administration Plans

The Biden administration is rewriting how it protects endangered species.

Biden Signs Law Making Juneteenth A New Federal Holiday

June 19, the date of the end of slavery in the U.S., is now a national holiday.

Audio Astra: Growing Hemp In Kansas, Being Farmers' Wives, Not Compromising On Gun Rights

This week’s Kansas Reflector podcast focuses on “Food insecurity in southwest Kansas.”

KU Reverses Course, No Longer Contemplating Use Of Faculty-Dismissal Policy To Fix Budget

Board of Regents policy grants universities broader power to thin payroll.

Kansas' Republican Senators Should Support The For The People Act

Congress has the opportunity to pass a bill that really matters.

U.S. House Ag Leader Seeks Permanent Scholarship Funding For 1890 Land-Grant Colleges

Scholarship funding by Congress has helped historically Black institutions educate and train the next generation of agriculture workers.

After Winter Cold Snap Drove Up Natural Gas Prices, Utilities Grapple With Who Should Pay

A Missouri gas utility has assessed more than $195 million in penalties. Kansas Gas Service wants to waive them in part.

Federal Judge Halts Biden Pause On New Oil And Gas Leases Across The U.S.

A federal judge in Louisiana has ordered the Biden administration to restart regular sales of oil and gas leases.

Kansas' Democratic Governor Appoints Three To State's Higher Education Board

Trio replaces members chosen in 2013 by GOP’s Brownback.

Grammy Winner's Portrait Of Women Supreme Court Justices Headlines Sunflower Music Festival

Gov. Laura Kelly to narrate ‘The Supreme Four’ at debut performance.

Kansas Health Care Providers Get $900K Boost For COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Gov. Laura Kelly meets with medical stakeholders to consider approaches to vaccine hesitancy.

Kansas Public Schools Calculating How To Spend $830 Million In Federal Pandemic Aid

Local, state school boards have three years to make use of funding.

Marjorie Taylor Greene In New Attack On Fauci Demands His Salary Be Stripped

Their bill has no likelihood of passage in the House, but the event gave Greene and other conservatives another chance to attack Fauci.

After A Challenging Session, Kansas Children's Advocates Look To Better Policies In The 2022 Legislature

Underneath the fighting and unpleasantness, progress was made.

Kansas COVID-19 Emergency Will Expire After GOP Leaders Refuse To Meet

The 15-month emergency will expire on Tuesday, abruptly ending executive orders and stressing the state’s ability to distribute vaccines.

What's Still The Matter With Kansas? How To Avoid Repeating The Mistakes Of The Past.

Kansas’ “experiment” became an example of how not to manage a state and how the trickle-down economic theory does not work.

New Report On Food Insecurity In Southwest Kansas Indicates Barriers To Assistance

The Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice report focused on food insecurity in Stevens, Seward, Grant, Ford and Finney counties.

Kelly Rescinding Handful Of Executive Orders, Seeks Extension Of Disaster Declaration

Democratic governor offers legislators plan to end emergency Aug. 30.

Council Launches Venture To Reform Kansas Unemployment Benefits System

The newly formed council focuses on modernizing Kansas’ “archaic” unemployment system.

Meet The Woman Newly Charged With Raising Black Voices In Kansas

Stacey Knoell’s loss in a Kansas Senate race last November turned out to be a win for Black people in Kansas.

As Massive Livestock Operations Move In, Fighting Them Gets Harder For Rural Neighbors

Missouri resident: ‘I’m farmer to the bone. My nose is tough. This is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.’

Division In Kansas And The Country Is On Display This Flag Day — A Birthday Present To Donald Trump

At no time in living memory have flags been more important as they are now in the battle for the political soul of the nation.

On DACA Anniversary, Kansas Dreamer Seeks Permanent Path To Citizenship For All Immigrants

Esmeralda Tovar-Mora is thankful for the opportunities provided by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Teachers Come Under Pressure As Politicians, Parents Battle Over ‘Critical Race Theory'

Teachers from Tennessee to Iowa are in a wave of outrage led by GOP politicians over how schools teach kids about race in U.S. history.

Tribal Colleges Empower Native Students With An Affordable, Culturally Relevant Education — But Need More Funding

As an American Indian and first-generation college graduate, I know how difficult it can be to successfully navigate higher education.

Justice Department To Increase Legal Staff Amid Surge In Restrictive Voting Laws

The Department of Justice says it is doubling its enforcement attorneys who will work to protect voting rights.

Audio Astra: Kansans Taking Down Asian Stereotypes, Training Cybersecurity Specialists

This week's Kansas Reflector Podcast is a 12-minute interview with Joe Brentano, coordinator at the Kansas Capitol Visitor's Center.

Frustrated Local Leaders Urge Congress To Move Faster On Regulating PFAS

The chemicals can be found in drinking water, soil and air across the country, and are a growing concern.