TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A ruling from Kansas’ highest court could force the state Senate to vote on a nominee for a lower-court judgeship whose nomination was withdrawn because of his political tweets. The state…

The Pride of Humboldt Concert Band, with 32 students and 10 adults traveled to San Antonio May 1-5 to compete against bands from across the nation. The band earned first place in the Concert Band…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A plan for fixing problems in the troubled Kansas prison system that could have created bipartisan harmony has instead inspired finger pointing and prompted complaints that the Republican-controlled Legislature botched pieces…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Lawmakers dropped a plan to increase oversight of Kansas’ troubled child welfare system in the final hours of their annual session, angering advocates. The provision that was eliminated would have created…

Since he left Kansas to serve as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, former Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has kept a busy schedule while traveling the world. That’s the short answer to a question…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas legislator has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his vehicle was found in a ditch in east Topeka. Police said officers found Democratic state Sen.…

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — As the Mississippi River continues to surge, flash flooding along Kansas creeks and streams is forcing people from their homes, closing roads and prompting schools to call off classes. Emergency management…

TOPEKA ? David Toland was among friends and family Monday afternoon as he was officially sworn in Secretary of Commerce in the rotunda of the State Capitol. More than 30 residents from across Allen County…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran is putting pressure on Amtrak to commit to the continued operation of the Southwest Chief passenger rail service that connects Chicago to Los Angeles with stops in…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A new government report says the Kansas winter wheat crop is maturing more slowly than usual. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that about 14% of the wheat has now…