Republican state lawmakers are questioning whether Kansas universities should review classroom content and materials as part of their efforts to remove diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs. State universities have closed offices and ended…

The U.S. government has admitted liability in the deadly crash involving an American Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., earlier this year. In a court filing Wednesday, the Justice Department admitted that failures by…

GIRARD — Crawford County commissioners extended a moratorium on certain energy development projects in Crawford County through 2026. The Commission voted Dec. 12 to prohibit solar and wind development for a year, while commissioners develop…

TOPEKA — A McPherson County lawsuit filed by a Kansas business owner challenges “unconstitutionally vague” enforcement operations leading to seizure of cash and hemp-derived products at direction of the state’s attorney general and director of…

TOPEKA — The science behind Santa’s magical ability to traverse the world in one night to deliver toys and joy may always remain a mystery. But possibly, the jolly old fellow might have picked up…

TOPEKA — A 30-year higher education administrator at Northwest Missouri State University will return to Kansas for the opportunity to serve as president of Emporia State University. Matthew Baker, who grew up in Kansas and…

An officer with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department shot and killed a person at the Panasonic battery plant in DeSoto, Kansas, on Friday. The sheriff’s office was at the plant due to a report at…

TOPEKA — In California, a group of immigrants is suing CoreCivic, alleging inhumane conditions with inadequate food and water, failure to offer adequate medical care and denying access to counsel. In Tennessee, multiple lawsuits have…

TOPEKA — Boeing on Monday completed its acquisition of Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems, a $4.7 billion transaction.  Boeing reports the total transaction value at $8.3 billion, which includes acquiring Spirit’s net debt. “This is a pivotal…

TOPEKA — The Kansas Senate’s first piece of proposed legislation for 2026 seeks to honor Charlie Kirk. The Republican resolution proposes establishing “Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day” on Oct. 14, the late right-wing political activist’s…