PoliticsAppeals court affirms Kansas Highway Patrol traffic stops violate motorists’ constitutional rights Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas House speaker wants to slash $200 million from state budget, target Medicaid for cuts Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas defense attorney says state’s child protection system failed murdered 5-year-old girl Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsRep. Sharice Davids pushes to restore federal family planning funding frozen by Trump Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas GOP activist, Democrat legislator find common ground in opposition to campaign finance bills Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas Senate budget ties $4 million to ending DEI, use of preferred pronouns in emails Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
NewsTopeka police lawyers in wrongful-death case want family’s attorney punished for sharing video Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKobach part of lawsuit aimed at helping Kansas avoid losing U.S. House seat in 2030 Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas abortions rise 58% in 2023 amid tight restrictions in nearby states Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKBI seeks $114.4 million for new headquarters and exit from ‘horrible’ neighborhood in Topeka Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsPassage of Missouri sports betting amendment will squeeze Kansas gaming revenue Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas secures $62.6 million to replace 18th Street bridge in Kansas City, Kansas Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas traffic fatality adds intrigue to allegations of financial misconduct with COVID-19 grants Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsCritics of Kamala Harris pivot to well-worn historical playbook of gender, racial hostility Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas suicide prevention nonprofit’s executive director, entire board of directors resign Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas abortion clinic regulations declared unconstitutional by state Supreme Court Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas dog trainer back in hunt with federal lawsuit challenging warrantless inspections Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas Supreme Court suspends law licenses of state Rep. Maughan, former Rep. Samsel Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
MoviesKevin Willmott’s latest documentary chronicles life of civil rights leader Alvin Brooks Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKobach, Schwab pursue alleged signature forgeries on No Labels party petitions Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsTwo days of pro-Palestinian protests at KU, then resumption of regular schedule Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsGov. Laura Kelly vetoes ban on gender-identity health care, abortion coercion and survey bills Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas Legislature sends Democratic governor bill banning under-18 transgender health care Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas House passes abortion survey bill—rebuffs erectile dysfunction, vasectomy amendments Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas Senate tackles challenge of bill authorizing license plate honoring KC Chiefs Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
NewsKansas politicians absorb shock of joyous Chiefs celebration turning into violent tragedy Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas lawmakers take up legislation forbidding discrimination based on hairstyle traditions Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsHouse GOP lawmakers introduce bill imposing near-total ban on abortion in Kansas Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas’ chief justice blames Russian ransomware hackers for disabling court’s electronic systems Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKelly, bipartisan contingent of legislators promote multiyear $1 billion tax reduction plan Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKobach, 25 attorneys general object to ATF’s proposed rule expanding definition of gun seller Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas governor slams brakes on new license plate: ‘I’ve heard you loud and clear’ Sherman Smith, Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsLawrence Democrat Buskirk pivots to U.S. House bid in aftermath of run for Senate seat Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas court officials confirm details of ‘evil, criminal’ international cyberattack Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsACLU of Kansas argues against Kobach request for temporary injunction in driver’s license case Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsGOP, Democrat strategists decry epidemic of distrust in politics, plead for new era of respect Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsNegotiated $7 million deal resolves fallout from Cerner’s exit from Wyandotte County Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsFrustration in Kansas grows as U.S. House speaker fight impedes key spending votes Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
NewsSandzén paintings owned by Salina library sold at auction, and patrons aren’t happy Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas professors/fans: Musician Taylor Swift poised to raise political voice in 2024 Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsThink tank demands release of ‘secret’ Kansas voter registration deal. It was readily available. Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
NewsKansas public university, college enrollment grows despite 12.5% plunge at Emporia State Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
NewsKU research: Tobacco companies’ investment in hyper-junk foods still seizing nation’s palate Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas awards $2 million unplanned-pregnancy contract to group moored in anti-abortion politics Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas embarking on five-year, $451 million project to spread high-speed internet statewide Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsKansas lawmakers tangle over audit of African American Affairs Commission Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsJournalism organization offers $20,000 to defend Kansas newspaper in wake of police raid, seizures Tim Carpenter, January 31, 2026
PoliticsPolice stage ‘chilling’ raid on Marion County newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones Sherman Smith, Tim Carpenter, Rachel Mipro, Sam Bailey, January 31, 2026
