Kansas Foster Care System A Jarring Experience For Children, Parents, Caseworkers

In nearly 18 years of working close with foster children, Amy Otey has witnessed the emotional burden the system places on social workers.

KDHE Shifting Gears On Public Report Of Site-Specific COVID-19 Clusters In Kansas

The original format for the KDHE report launched Sept. 9 defined clusters as businesses with at least 20 cases or as events and groups.

Services For Kansas Crossover Youth Slowed By Lack Of Data, Interagency Collaboration

Crossover youths are children ages 10 and older who have any involvement in both the welfare and juvenile justice systems.

C.J. Janovy: We’re So Close To Civil War, ‘Everyone Can Smell The Smoke’

Jay Steinmetz kept using the word “reckoning.”

Heartbroken Grandparents Make Emotional Appeals For Kansas Foster Care Reform

Winters, who co-founded Kansas Family Rights Coalition in 2008, said she had not seen her grandsons in 12 years.

Gov. Laura Kelly Says Kansas Failed In Make Or Break Moment To Slow COVID-19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed 66 deaths related to COVID-19 in the past week.

What Consolidated Meat Production Costs Kansas Ranchers And Eaters | Opinion

But by the end of April, thousands of meat and poultry workers had been infected and 20 had died.

Kansas receives 'D' grade for fiscal health

Each Kansas taxpayer is on the hook for $6,200

Disabled, Elderly Advocates Eager For KDHE Reporting Of Site-Specific COVID-19 Outbreaks

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment temporarily halted reporting on clusters of confirmed coronavirus infection.

Two Kansas Lawmakers Walking Long Road To Legalizing Medicinal Marijuana

Gail Finney and David Haley were the target of jokes and caustic blowback years ago.

Restrictions ‘Depressing As Hell’ For Gameday Business At Lawrence Bars

The order has drawn significant criticism from owners of businesses impacted since going into effect Sept. 4.

Kansas Politicians Pay Tribute To The Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Republican and Democratic politicians from Kansas paid tribute to the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Marshall Says Republicans Were Elected To Confirm Trump Pick For Supreme Court

Ginsburg’s death on Friday ensured high court confirmations would become a central issue in the race to fill an open U.S. Senate seat.

Kansas’ Confederate Flag Fliers Say, ‘Honk If You Love Hate’

There’s a guy in town who drives around with a Confederate battle flag fluttering from the back of his pickup.

Pandemic Historian To Leaders: ‘Just Tell The Truth’

John Barry’s advice to officials responding to COVID-19 starts simple.

Coronavirus Remains Plague On Kansas’ Tourism, Entertainment And Winery Industries

The largest attraction in Abilene has been closed for months, blocking access to the $9 million exhibit space opened in August 2019.

Kansas Lawmakers Earmark $105M In Federal Funds To Quadruple COVID-19 Testing

Gov. Laura Kelly and legislative leaders approved Thursday a plan to boost COVID-19 testing in Kansas by 8,000 tests per day.

Listen To This Kid Who Worked To Make Kansas Better For Everyone

Here’s a story about a promising young teenager with a heart of gold who fell into some real deep state stuff in Kansas.

KDHE Secretary Temporarily Halts Disclosure Of Specific COVID-19 Cluster Sites

KDHE increased by 52 the number of Kansans who died with a positive test for the coronavirus that has plagued the world.

Kansans Should Reject The Myth Of Voter Fraud Once And For All | Opinion

I am the most unlikely of voting rights activists.

Kansas Lawmakers Moving Ahead With Audio-Visual Technology Upgrade At Capitol

The Legislature has struggled with technology breakdowns after COVID-19 forced an early end to the 2020 session.

AG’s Office Defends Ban On Wrongful Birth Lawsuits Before Kansas Supreme Court

The court in 1990 opened the door to civil action over wrongful births.

As COVID-19 Cases In Kansas Rise, State Is A Step Closer To Ramping Up Testing

A state task force Wednesday approved a plan for the distribution of millions of dollars in leftover federal pandemic aid.

This Pandemic-Survival Message Brought To You From A Small Business In A Tiny Kansas Town

Like everyone, Karla Fleming was scared when the pandemic hit.

Kansas GOP Candidate Amanda Adkins Repudiates FEC Complaint As ‘Frivolous’

Adkins won a competitive five-person GOP primary in August to earn an opportunity to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.

Kansas Draws Privacy Line To Exclude Some Businesses From COVID-19 Cluster Report

KDHE cited a “personal privacy” exemption in state law in rejecting the request to identify all businesses.

Criminal Justice Reform Commission Explores High Costs Of Incarceration In Kansas

Kansas joins more than 30 states who have implemented the Justice Reinvestment Initiative.

Kansas Prepares To Invest Millions In Aggressive Expansion Of COVID-19 Testing

The governor is in early stages of developing a state budget proposal for the fiscal year starting July 1.

How The Grief Of The Pandemic Forced Me To Be A Great Teacher | Opinion

I’ve been an educator for almost a quarter of a century.

‘Broken Teeth And Black Eyes’: Kansas Domestic Violence Shelters Scramble For Space

Family Crisis Center in Wichita has stretched its resources thin to provide space for survivors of domestic violence.

How One Man Accomplished Extraordinary Things For Kansas Schools | Opinion

I first met Dale Dennis, the legendary Kansas school finance chief retiring this month, in the early 1980s.

Kansas GOP Legislators Blocking Extension Of COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Kelly pushed back against requests to amend the emergency declaration.

‘Significantly More Support’: Gov. Laura Kelly Pleads With Congress For Emergency Assistance

Democratic governors on Thursday begged Congress to come to the aid of ailing states.

Kansas Board Of Regents To Seek Restoration Of $35M Cut From University Budgets

The Kansas Board of Regents adopted a budget proposal Thursday earmarking $643 million in state tax dollars for public universities.

Gov. Laura Kelly Pressures Gop Ahead Of Vote To Extend COVID-19 Emergency

Kansas is firmly rooted in the “red zone” monitored by federal officials with positive rates from tests in the state hovering close to 10%.

One Church’s Lesson From COVID-19: Don’t Fear The Truth

As of Wednesday afternoon, Kansas suddenly looked clearer, disease-wise.

Marshall’s GOP Campaign Hijacks, Manipulates Videos In Bid To Discredit Bollier

The U.S. Senate campaign of Republican candidate Roger Marshall defended Wednesday an attack ad against Democrat Barbara Bollier.

Immigration Agency Cuts Of 800 Kansas City Jobs Expected To Trigger Backlogs, Delays Nationwide

But their relief was short lived, as the agency now intends to furlough 800 of its local private contractors instead.

Kansas Education Officials Pressing Harder To Expand Concurrent Enrollment

Members of the Kansas Board of Regents and the Kansas Board of Education meeting Wednesday to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Kansas Names Businesses, Schools, Churches, Long-Term Care Facilities With COVID-19 Outbreaks

The list includes seven Greek houses at Kansas State University, plus eight other universities and colleges.