TOPEKA — President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for 12 Kansas counties that were hammered in July by straight-line winds, severe storms and flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday that federal funding…

TOPEKA — Kansas has long been recognized — derided even — as a “flyover state,” Gov. Laura Kelly lamented Monday. No longer. As of Monday, with the announcement that the Kansas City Chiefs will soon…

TOPEKA — President Donald Trump took the first step Thursday to reclassify marijuana, but the move won’t affect Kansans unless the state changes its laws, a law enforcement professional said.  Trump signed an executive order…

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…

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…

TOPEKA — People in one of Kansas’ southernmost counties noticed in 2014 their local hospital was struggling, so they voted to create a sales tax that would direct funds to keep their health care system…

A recent federal law change aimed at tightening regulations on consumable hemp products could significantly alter the industry in Kansas that has grown to be one of the largest in the country. Hemp producers and…

TOPEKA — For nearly 20 weeks, certain lawyers, paralegals, psychologists, interpreters, court reporters and investigators were not paid. Federal funding for a group of criminal justice professionals expired in early July, and the government promised…