Kansas Education Finance ‘Icon’ Dale Dennis To Retire After 53 Years

Dennis arrived at the Kansas State Department of Education in 1967 as a school finance administrator.

This Kansas Senate Candidate Is Telling A New Story About Flyover Country

A couple of years ago, an extraordinary wave of activism flowed through northeast Kansas.

K-State Proposes To Recruit More Students From Missouri With Steep Tuition Discounts

Kansas State University plans to ask Thursday for permission to offer residents of Missouri the opportunity to enroll.

Kansas Commission Members Seek Refreshed Ideas On Race And The Criminal Justice System

The Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission subcommittee on race and criminal justice met Tuesday.

Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: ‘God Help Us’ With Vaccine Rollout

Sebelius was critical of President Donald Trump for focusing on political elements of the pandemic.

Feuding Over Who Controls, Profits From Sports Betting In Kansas Stalls Legislation

Each Statehouse failure is cause for celebration among black-market bookies.

US Sen. Pat Roberts Offers Personal Perspectives On Half Century Of Politics

He realized that as the lone holdout at the meeting a more detailed explanation was expected.

Gov. Laura Kelly Prepares To Renew COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Her order would be subject to a vote of Republican and Democratic legislative leaders on the State Finance Council.

For High School Athletes Recovering From COVID-19, Gradual Return Is Critical For Safety

The road back may be a bit longer due to added precautions over lingering effects of the virus on hearts, lungs and brains.

GOP Blocks Gov. Laura Kelly’s Request For A $400 Weekly Surge In Jobless Benefits

Kelly and the two Democrats on the council supported the request for $100 per week in aid from the state.

Kansas Tribes Seek Clarity With Federal, State Law Enforcement

Nationally, native people are more likely per capita to be killed by police than any other group, including Black people.

US House, Senate Candidates Dive Into Desires And Jitters Of COVID-19 Response

In Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly closed much of the economy to deter spread of the virus.

Kansas Health Secretary Wary Of Lake Perry Motorcycle Rally: ‘I’m Sure We’ll See An Outbreak’

Kansas health secretary Lee Norman renewed warnings Wednesday about rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, including a deadly two-day spike.

An Uncertain Economy Highlights The Value Of Unions | Opinion

Unions created and grew the middle-class.

Kansas Sen. Julia Lynn To Retire From Legislature, Asks To Drop Off Ballot

Kansas Sen. Julie Lynn announced Tuesday she will retire from the Legislature to care for her ailing sister.

Kansas’ Far-Right Organizations Want To Keep You Very, Very Angry

Rep. Jan Kessinger, a Republican from Overland Park, voted in favor of a bill proclaiming Greenhorn limestone the state rock of Kansas.

In Solidarity With Protesters, Kansas Cops Should Surrender Military Hand-Me-Downs

The problem with the militarization of the police isn’t the gear. It’s the mindset.

Kansas Deaf Community Pushes For Access To Information, Education Amid Pandemic

For the deaf and hard of hearing, nationwide and in Kansas, access to information, education and language is a chief concern.

Governor’s Commission Seeks Added Diversity In Kansas Police Training, Hiring Practices

Commissioners met Thursday to begin mapping their first report to the governor.

Kansas Republicans, Prepare Yourselves For A ‘Come To Jesus’ Election

We can expect a lot more Republicans to come out in the days and weeks ahead.

US Sen. Jerry Moran Touts Potential Of New $356M Federal Prison At Leavenworth

The objective is to replace the 120-year-old U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth.

Bannon, Others Indicted In Scheme To Siphon 'We Build The Wall' Funds

Prosecutors accused them of lying to donors of 'We Build the Wall' about not taking any personal compensation.

US Rep. Roger Marshall Describes Postal Service Controversy As ‘So-Called Crisis’

He is the Republican Party’s nominee for U.S. Senate.

Postmaster General Suspends Overhaul Until After Election

DeJoy said Tuesday he will halt a series of sweeping policy changes to the U.S. Postal Service until after the general elections this fall.

US Senate Nominees, Both Physicians, Offer Conflicting Diagnosis Of Medicaid Expansion

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Barbara Bollier sought Tuesday to highlight GOP nominee Roger Marshall’s opposition to Medicaid expansion.

Imagine How All Of Kansas Could Get Broadband Sooner Rather Than Later

Along with the misery and death COVID-19 has visited upon Kansas, there’s one enormous silver lining:

Democratic Rep. Frownfelter To Attempt Write-In Campaign

Frownfelter will attempt to hang onto his seat in the Kansas Legislature through a write-in campaign after losing a primary challenge.

‘Already Difficult Enough’: New Directive Puts Onus On College Sexual Assault Survivors

Changes to the Title IX guidelines, which took effect on Friday, have been heavily criticized for over-expanding the rights of the accused.

After Appeal For Compassion Causes Pain, A Pastor Apologizes | Opinion

I am committing myself to create new processes to ensure I respond better in the future.

Rep. Sharice Davids Kicks Off Democratic Convention, Takes Swipe At GOP Opponent Amanda Adkins

Davids joined U.S. Reps. Donna Shalala of Florida and Carol Shea-Porter of New Hampshire among vice chairs of the 2020 convention.

Gov. Laura Kelly Reimposes Temporary Statewide Ban On Foreclosures, Evictions

She said her order was identical to a statewide mandate that expired and that she would renew the measure in two weeks.

Kansas Analysts: Barbara Bollier Needs To Find Path That Eluded Kris Kobach

A comparable messaging challenge awaits Barbara Bollier, the Democratic nominee from Johnson County.

Kansas Heading Back To School Is A Lesson In Morality

Schools and universities are opening, regardless of whether students, teachers, employees and the communities around them feel safe.

How It Feels To Come Home To Kansas After Decades Away

How many times can you tell your family that you are never moving back to Kansas?

Kansas Professor’s Experience With COVID-19 Heightens Concern For Campus Safety

In mid-June, after coping with what he described as a “really bad allergy attack,” Sleezer was tested for the virus.

15 Years Later, Kansas Leads In Wind Power Instead Of Pollution | Opinion

Now, in 2020, Kansas is a national leader in wind power.

GOP Senators Rip State Health Agency On COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Question Death Toll

Nearly 2,000 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in a five-month period.

Kansas GOP, Democratic Lawmakers Differ On Value Of Trump’s Latest COVID-19 Orders

Three Kansas Republicans view President Donald Trump’s latest COVID-19 executive orders as pressure tactics.

US Rep. Sharice Davids Calls For Ouster Of Postmaster General

Davids alleged President Donald Trump “admitted he is purposely sabotaging the USPS to make it harder for people to vote.”

Kansas Doesn’t Have An Energy Plan. It Needs One. | Opinion

The Climate + Energy Project has long advocated for a state energy plan, ideally facilitated from the State Energy Office.