What I Discovered From Offseason Camping On Public Lands In Kansas

With no time to camp during the summer of 2018, I decided to test my mettle and explore Kansas’ public lands during the offseason.

AP Declares Joe Biden Is The Next President

Democrat Joe Biden’s native state of Pennsylvania on Saturday secured his victory to become the next president of the United States.

Analysts Bolster Kansas Revenue Projections, Envision Less Dire Budget Outlook

Kansas’ official revenue forecasters say economic damage from the pandemic will be far less severe than previously projected.

Here’s Something All Kansans Can Agree On — A Few Of The Best Things About Our State

What would be Kansas’ best life?

Conservation Project Aims To Restore Ogallala Aquifer Through Naturally Occurring Landforms

The future of water availability in western Kansas is receiving support from a multimillion-dollar project.

Hospitals Near Breaking Point As COVID-19 Patients Multiply

KDHE says 79 deaths, 5,418 infections reported in past two days.

Georgia Voters Could Determine Control Of The U.S. Senate

Control of the U.S. Senate may depend on two runoff races in Georgia, where the outcome won’t be known until early January.

Battleground States Count Mail Ballots, With Biden Just Shy Of Votes To Clinch Presidency

The nation waits for vote-counting to finish in several critical states, ballots tallied so far have trended toward Biden.

One Way A Divided Kansas Could Come Together: Legalize Recreational Marijuana Now

There will be no weed jokes in this column. This column is serious.

Kansans Blast Evergy’s ‘Discriminatory’ Fee Proposals For Solar Panel Use

About 100 Kansans voiced concerns during a virtual public hearing Thursday night regarding proposals from Evergy.

U.S. Mint Releases New Coin Honoring Kansas’ Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

The quarters feature a regal fritillary butterfly against a backdrop of bluestem and Indian grass.

As GOP Cements Supermajority In Legislature, Democrats Realize ‘They Can Just Really Walk Over Us’

Republican power clears path for anti-abortion amendment, shrivels prospects for Medicaid expansion.

Kansans Who Support More Solar Energy Should Speak Up Now

Many Kansas families are considering investments in solar panels for their homes and small businesses.

Health Officials Concerned By Tightly Packed, Mostly Maskless GOP Celebration

The Kansas Republican Party event at the Cyrus Hotel openly defied county mandates on social distancing and face coverings.

Kloos’ Ill-Fated Campaign For Governor Guides Shocking Senate Run Against Icon Hensley

GOP candidate sits nearly 850 votes ahead of longest-serving legislator in Kansas history.

Big Republican Wins And Heartbreaking Democratic Losses — Nothing New In Kansas

Kansas is a complex place — a reality it could have embraced on Tuesday. Instead, it defaulted to its usual self.

Kansas Congressional Races: Republican Jake LaTurner Defeats Topeka Mayor; Davids Wins 2nd Term

The 32-year-old LaTurner won by a 55-41 margin.

Republican Marshall Prevails In Bruising U.S. Senate Race Against Democrat Bollier

Out-of-state donations fuel record Kansas campaign with GOP control of Senate at stake.

Kansas Voters Champion Civic Duty, Having Their Voice Heard In Record-Breaking Election

Early estimates from the Kansas Secretary of State’s office indicated more than 1,350,000 people will vote this year.

What The Election Of 2020 Says About Women Candidates In Kansas, The U.S. And Worldwide

The 2020 election occurs during the 19th Amendment’s 100th anniversary celebration.

Republican Marshall, Democrat Bollier Close Out Kansas Barn Burner For U.S. Senate

Out-of-state donations fuel record Kansas campaign with GOP control of Senate at stake.

Kansas Tax Revenue $62 Million Above Estimate In October To Sustain Positive Trend

Gov. Laura Kelly, revenue secretary warn of a fragile COVID-19 economy.

Kansas Election Officials Prepared For Potential Voter Suppression, Electioneering

Amid a pandemic and unprecedented turnout, local election officials’ ability to reliably conduct an election has been called into question.

Kansas Academy Rejects Trump Claim Physicians Profiting From COVID-19 Deaths

The Kansas Academy of Family Physicians denounced Monday attempts by politicians and conspiracy theorists to minimize the death toll.

As A Once-Again Divided Nation Votes, Kansas History Shows One Way Forward

Kansas is graced with countless places to reflect on the arc of history.

Topeka Men Fire Guns At Five Teenagers, Shooting Three, In Possible Confrontation Over Trump Signs

Three of the juveniles suffered gunshot wounds. None was considered to be life-threatening.

Election Day Game Plan Paramount For Kansas Voters Amid Pandemic, Record Turnout

To minimize Election Day hiccups, voting rights advocates are strongly encouraging voters to make a game plan before heading to the polls.

Law Enforcement, Community Mental Health Resources Burdened By Overwhelmed State Hospital

Law enforcement and community mental health centers have long played a role in assisting mentally ill Kansans.

When ‘Real American’ William Allen White Ran For Office To Save Kansas From The KKK

Ninety-six years ago Kansas newspaper owner and editor began traveling around the state, in his words, “fighting the Ku Klux Klan.”

ACLU Of Kansas Files Complaint For Ellis County Election Worker Over Lack Of Mask Mandate

Ellis County Clerk Deborah Maskus and the Kansas Secretary of State’s office failed to protect the health and safety of workers.

Judge Accused Of Bigotry, Racism In Disciplinary Case Seeks Mercy From Supreme Court

William Cullins apologizes for use of profanity, declares ‘I’m not a racist’.

Tales From Lawrence’s Ladybird Diner Can Help Save Kansas

Meg Heriford published “Ladybird, Collected,” to help fund an ongoing effort to provide free lunches during the pandemic.

Members Of Kansas Racial Justice Panel Balk At Fraternal Order Of Police Stipulations

FOP wants to limit participants in upcoming meeting and have questions provided in advance.

Where Kansas Fits In The Struggle For Control Of The U.S. Senate

Democrats haven’t won a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas since 1932.

Kansas House Candidate’s Financial Link To Pittsburg Church Raises Legal Question

GOP candidate paid nearly $4,700 to Catholic church for postage costs of campaign mailers.

Kansans Must Elect Representatives Who Will Oppose Gerrymandering

Policy choices our elected leaders enacted make it harder for our government to reflect the will of the people.

ACLU Of Kansas Wants Ellis County Voters To Know Misprinted Ballots Will Be Counted

The county mailed about 3,800 ballots that labeled a Kansas Senate race as the U.S. Senate race before realizing the mistake.

Prominent Kansas Lobbyist’s House Scene Of Mysterious Late-Night Brawl Between Female Guests

Victim taken to hospital, arrested but allegations of battery, prostitution hit dead end.

Kelly, Kansas Legislators Earmark Up To $95 Million For COVID-19 Testing

Council pumps $80 million in pipeline, places $15 million in reserve.

Laturner Renews Suspect Claim Democratic Opponent Strives To ‘Defund’ Police

Topeka raised police budget by $5 million in past four years, chief responsible for all spending decisions.