Governor Makes Takeout Alcohol Sales Permanent For Kansas Bars, Restaurants

Concerns remain over correlation with drunk driving.

Not One Usable Vaccine So Far Out Of Baltimore Plant With Multi-Million-Dollar Federal Contract

The nearly 10 million J&J shots administered in the United States to date have been imported from the company’s plant in the Netherlands.

Five Of Six State Universities In Kansas Holding Line On Undergraduate Tuition Rates

Kansas State plan to overhaul tuition, fee structure may trigger 1.2% hike.

Masks Off: The Nuance Behind The CDC's Controversial Decision

How do we know if someone is fully vaccinated — and therefore able to be maskless — without asking for proof?

Kelly Vetoes ‘Junk' Health Insurance Bill, Calls For Medicaid Expansion

Legislature’s opportunity to override governor is narrow.

Kansas Kids Have Better Gun-Safety Training Options Than ‘Dumb, Dated And Redundant' NRA Marketing

I grew up in rural America, the cradle of this county's gun culture. If not a chicken in every pot, at least a rifle in every house.

EPA Awards Topeka $300,000 Cleanup Grant To Make Way For Riverfront Park

Topeka was the only city in Kansas to receive one of the grants this year.

U.S. House Condemns Atlanta Shootings And Asian American Racism

The resolution does not label the Atlanta shooting as a hate crime and does not mention the former president or condemn his remarks.

Rep. Samsel Hit With Three Counts Of Battery In Wellsville School Fracas

GOP House member accused of strange behavior as substitute teacher.

Why Donald Trump's Messages Resonated Despite Being Largely Untrue

Trump activated strongly negative emotions and then resolved those emotions by presenting himself as the protector.

Convening Kansas Redistricting Town Halls Before Census Data In Hand: Efficient Or Inept?

Legislature responsible for redrawing political boundaries in 2022.

KDHE Secretary Norman: Colleagues Target Of Rage, CDC Mask Guidance ‘Bold'

Unvaccinated people fuel Kansas’ sick and dying of COVID-19.

After Finding Their Old School For Sale On EBay, A Kansas Community Goes To Work Saving Its Stories

Frankfort Grade School, built in 1902 - 03, was the educational home for nearly a century of Marshall County kids.

Kelly Toasts Topeka High School's Hosting Of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Event follows CDC’s approval of shots for people 12 and up.

Johnson County Sheriff Endorses Schmidt In GOP Governor's Race

Colyer, Schmidt battling to pile up 2022 primary commitments.

Kansas Governor Signs Bills For First-Time Homebuyers, Elder Abuse, Rural Development, New Sex Crimes

The seven bills all passed both chambers by wide margins earlier this month before lawmakers closed the session.

Some Influential Kansans Are Tinfoil-Hat Virus Skeptics — That's A Health Problem For Us All

No one could ignore the couple in the grocery store the other day who were roaming the aisles without masks.

How A Plan To Boost Kansas-Nebraska Tourism Got Wrapped Up In Fears Of A 30×30 ‘Land-Grab'

It started as a research project, but the proposal wound up vilified by local property owners in the largely Republican area.

Kansas House Member Ordered Not To Set Foot On Wellsville School Property For One Year

GOP lawmaker scheduled to appear in district court May 19.

Genesis Health Clubs Fined $15K For Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls

Attorney General Derek Schmidt began investigating after receiving complaints from Kansans on the national Do-Not-Call Registry.

The Kansas Legislature's Majority Suffers From A Poverty Of Imagination And Humility

Despite Kansas' vaunted reputation as wheat farmer to the world, however, darn few people actually grow wheat these days.

CDC: You Can Ditch The Mask In Most Places, Indoors And Out, If Fully Vaccinated

Kansas health officials as of Thursday had reported more than 2 million doses of vaccines administered to more than 1.1 million people.

How Kansans Can Refute Politicians' Cruel Notions About Unemployment Benefits

I’d like to suggest a different way to think about the Republican vs. Democrat skirmish of the week.

Kansas Governor Denounces Effort To Tie College Athlete Pay To Transgender Athlete Ban

The controversial Senate Bill would have required participation in K-12 and college sports to correspond with the gender assigned at birth.

New Law Helps Drivers With Suspended Licenses Get Back On The Road

In addition, people convicted of driving with a suspended license are no longer barred from the state's Restricted Driver's License program.

What Kansas Lawmakers Would Do If They Really Wanted To Improve Elections

Our system of government requires participation. It seems as though the Kansas Legislature wants to choose who participates.

Racial Disparities In Infant Mortalities Persist Despite Record Low Rates In Kansas

Studies done in past years have demonstrated Black and Hispanic Kansas communities experience infant mortality at a much higher rate.

CDC Advisory Panel Signs Off On Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 12 To 15

The latest federal recommendation will open COVID-19 vaccinations to 17 million American teens.

Kelly Deflects GOP's Demand To Opt Kansas Out Of Federal Jobless Aid

Missouri, Iowa to decline $300 weekly assistance on June 12.

Kansas Agencies To Reopen June 13 With Face Masks Required For Visitors, Employees

All visitors and employees will be required to wear a face covering inside state offices.

Kansas Republican Pushes Back Against Trump's Caustic Attack On Cheney

Freshman GOP member urges avoid personal attacks in political work.

Liz Cheney Ousted From U.S. House GOP Leadership For Rejecting Trump's ‘Big Lie'

GOP lawmakers said they want to unite the party in an attempt to win back the House in the 2022 midterm elections.

Natural Gas Shortages, High Prices Helped Drive February Power Outages

During winter cold snap, natural gas power plants struggled to get fuel.

KDHE Struggling To Comply With State Law On Medicaid Budget, Reimbursement Rates

Agency caught between state statute and federal regulators.

Let Us Now Mourn Just A Few Of The Ways Lawmakers Missed Out On Helping Kansans

Really, the first responders weren’t asking for much.

Short-Term Health Insurance Expansion Passed By Kansas Legislature Raises Bipartisan Concerns

A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature will expand the usage period on short-term health insurance plans if approved by Gov. Kelly.

Biden's ‘30 By 30' Conservation Plan Urges Collaboration With Private Landowners

The Biden administration plans to broadly define conservation and encourage private landowners to adopt sustainable practices.

How A Community Helped These Kansas High School Students Succeed In Business

Helping out high schoolers who have the potential to be future leaders will only come back to benefit your community.

Kansas Democrats Launch Nonprofit To Drive Turnout For Progressive Candidates, Issues

Organization modeled on work of Fair Fight Action in Georgia.

Kansas Lawmakers Make Sexual Extortion A Crime, Raise Penalties For Eluding Police

Senate Bill 60 passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.