As Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly starts the final session of her second term as governor, she’s hailing a deal to attract the Kansas City Chiefs and asking people to reject the growing divides and…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending…

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 — Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert told lawmakers Wednesday she was happy she wouldn’t be talking about how a disaster had upended court operations like she has in past years with the COVID-19…

Veterans are often the backbones of their families and communities, Sgt. 1st Class Dallas Ripper advised a small gathering Saturday morning to commemorate Veterans Day. Military service helps develop discipline as well as professional and…

President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. “In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,”…

Lloyd Houk used his oratorial and pastoral skills to deliver a moving Memorial Day address Monday morning at Iola’s Highland Cemetery. “I have often been asked, ‘Why do we go to war?’ And the answer…

Lloyd Houk sums up his message for Memorial Day with three words — serving, honoring, and remembering. The 74-year-old Army veteran is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the American Legion Memorial Day service…

CHEROKEE — The Marmaton Valley High School forensics team claimed the Three Rivers League championship Saturday. Several students qualified for the state speech and drama championships by placing first or second in their respective competitions.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Congress Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address…