What This Year Looked Like Through The Lens Of Kansas High School Photography Students

American photographer Chase Jarvis stated it best: “The best camera is the one that you have with you!”

Tutorial On Kansas' Private Colleges Ranges From Antique Cars To Zoo Animals

Early commitment to in-person instruction a magnet for students.

Courageous Combat Reporters Told Stories Of Those Who Lost Their Lives So We Will Never Forget

Courage takes heart, physically and morally.

HIV/AIDS Vaccine: Why Don't We Have One After 37 Years, When We Have Several For COVID-19 After A Few Months?

Vaccines have unquestionably been society’s most potent weapon against viral diseases of medical importance.

This Senator From Kansas Protected The White House — Now He's Rolling In His Grave

After this year's Jan. 6 insurrection, the Kansas National Guard once again protected the seat of our nation's democracy.

Equity Task Force Looks To Continue Push As COVID-19 Vaccination Racial Disparity Improves In Kansas

In the Latino community, crossing the language divide has been a primary effort.

Heading For A National Park? The ‘Biggest Season In The History Of The Park Service' Predicted

To help with overcrowding, the National Park Service plans to launch a public education campaign to encourage visitors to plan in advance.

As Kansas, Missouri Keep Building Wind, Some Communities Look To Regulate

In Kansas, 43% of the state’s electrical generation comes from wind as of 2020.

Social Conservatives Accuse Kelly Of Sowing Confusion, Stifling Innovation On Stem-Cell Veto

Legislature declines to challenge rejection of $500,000 for clinical trials.

Senate GOP Filibuster Blocks Commission To Probe U.S. Capitol Attack

Senate Republicans blocked consideration of a bill creating a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack.

Audio Astra: Farmers Saving Water, Virtual Reality Med School And Other Surprising Sounds

A rundown of the week in Kansas audio news.

Legislative Leadership Extends Kansas Disaster Declaration Through June 15, Ends Block On Evictions

Democratic members of the Legislative Coordinating Council argued cutting the state of emergency extension in half was premature.

Kansas State Workers Are Essential — They Deserved A 2.5% Raise And Hazard Pay

We came into this year's legislative session with the same goals we always do: to advocate for the workers we represent.

Kansas Governor Renews High-Stakes Clash With Republicans Over COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Senate president signals interest in ‘middle ground’ of ending unemployment aid.

Ethics Panel Fines Anti-Abortion Activist $5,000 For Campaign Report Failures

Penalty against Kansas operative increases if not paid in 60 days.

Biden Urges Congress To Act On Policing Reform After Meeting With George Floyd Family

Lawmakers have been attempting to craft a bipartisan bill to overhaul the nation’s policing laws.

Kansans Should Pay More Attention To This Chamber Of Commerce And Less Attention To That Other One

There’s more than one way to support business interests, Kansas.

Kansas Lawmakers Fail To Override Veto Of ‘Junk' Insurance Expansion, Urge End To Unemployment Boost

Senate President Ty Masterson led the charge in his chamber to end federal unemployment aid.

Poached Deer Racks Up Improbable Nine-Year Political, Financial Scramble

Tim Nedeau ends up with world-class antlers, wins $16,001 payback.

Lesser Prairie Chicken May Be Listed As Threatened In Kansas, Endangered In Southwest

The bird was previously listed as threatened, but that finding was undone by a lawsuit.

Kansas GOP Lawmaker Describes Peculiar School Incident As Potential ‘Psychotic Episode'

Affidavit: Rep. Samsel allegedly kicked student in groin, scared others.

New Kansas License Plate Will Help Raise Money For Childhood Cancer Research

In 2009, at just four weeks old, Amanda Gray’s son Chase was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the soft tissue muscles.

How Every Kansan Can Help Solve The State's Housing Crisis

“Home is the nicest word there is.”

Biden Urges Congress To Act On Policing Reform After Meeting With George Floyd Family

A year after George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police officer, his family returned to Washington, D.C.

How To Imagine A Kansas Where The Anti-Abortion Lobby Doesn't Control Everything

In his five years at the Capitol, Brett Parker said he’d seen a lot of cynical things.

Steven Johnson Looking At Numbers Game In GOP Race For State Treasurer

Democratic Lynn Rogers prepping for campaign after appointed to job.

Kansas Education Funding Hike, School Choice Eligibility Expansion Signed Into Law

While Kelly was not high on some provisions of the legislation, she praised joint effort across the political spectrum.

Role Of Western Kansas Mini-Wetlands On Farming, Aquifer Under A Microscope

Two-year research project examines some of 22,000 playas.

Electric Buses, Asphalt And Bridges: Politicians Jostle For Federal Transportation Cash

The nearly $1 billion that U.S. Rep. Garret Graves is seeking through Congress’ revamped earmarks process isn’t a typo.

Kansas Equity Panel Turns Attention To Racial Disparities In Childcare, Early Childhood Education

Melissa Rooker, executive director for the Kansas Children's Cabinet, joined the commission Thursday to discuss overlapping initiatives ...

How ‘Honor Culture' Threatens Kansas Farmers' Mental Health And What We Can Do About It

As a farmer, I have an over-abundance of time to be with my own thoughts. Luckily, unlike past generations, I have podcasts!

Kansas Contemplating $200-$250 Million Overhaul Of Law Enforcement Training Facility

Master plan redefines Hutchinson center as a public-safety campus.

Kansas' Entire Congressional Delegation Should Support Infrastructure Investments

There have been lots of newsworthy happenings lately. Unfortunately most of them are troublesome, but at least one is close to miraculous.

Republican AGs Object To U.S. Department Of Education Proposal On Teaching About Racism

Critical race theory says that racism is systematic and embedded in policies and the legal system.

Kelly Rejects Alternative Method Of Distributing COVID-19 Aid To Businesses

Veto override by Legislature possible; $500 million at stake.

Kelly Lauds $21 Billion State Budget Bill, Vetoes $500,000 For Stem Cell Research

Budget features $120 million for Docking office building renovation.

‘I Have To Go Out And Beg': Residents Grapple With Utility Costs As Shut-Offs Resume

Evergy and the Wyandotte County Board of Public Utilities’ shut-off moratorium has ended.

Kansas Lawmakers Should Just Go Ahead And Legalize Recreational Use Of Marijuana

It’s well past the time for Kansas lawmakers to legalize not just medicinal use but also recreational use of marijuana.

Governor Signs Bill Honoring Memory Of Abused Kansas Boy Fed To Hogs By Father

Law requires state, law enforcement to visually check welfare of alleged victims.

Nestlé Sues Leavenworth Company, Alleging Defective Equipment Led To Massive Cookie Dough Recall

The lawsuit alleges that Great Western Manufacturing Co. should have known the sifter was unsafe for use and should not have sold it.