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April 4, 2024

Kansas Democratic governor and Republican leaders strike tax compromise, leaving dissenters on both sides

Kansas Republicans wanted to enact a 'flat' tax rate, but faced with the possibility of a veto from Gov. Kelly, came to a compromise to ensure at least some cuts went through.

April 3, 2024

Foul play suspected in disappearance of two women last seen in Oklahoma: officials

The Oklahoma State Bureau of investigations is now saying that they suspect "foul play" in the disappearance of two Kansas women traveling through Oklahoma over the weekend.

April 3, 2024

Oklahoma missing women investigation: Lack of answers is 'weighing heavily' on fiancé, husband, pastor says

Veronica Butler's pastor tells Fox News that her mysterious disappearance, along with Jilian Kelley, in Oklahoma is "weighing heavily" on their loved ones.

April 3, 2024

‘No trace’ of two Kansas women missing after drive to Oklahoma, investigators say

Fox News senior correspondent Alicia Acuna reports on the search for two Kansas women who vanished while driving to Oklahoma.

April 3, 2024

After Kansas police dog strangled, legislators approve harsher penalties for K-9 killings

Kansas lawmakers gave final approval for a bill that would increase the penalties for killing police dogs and horses after the November death of a Wichita police dog.

April 1, 2024

Kansas lawmakers race to reckon with flat tax, DEI disputes before spring break

As the Kansas Legislature approaches a three-week-long spring break, lawmakers scramble to address tax cuts, funding for disability services and immigration issues.

April 1, 2024

Oklahoma police investigating 'suspicious disappearance' of 2 women who vanished while heading to pick up kids

Police in Oklahoma are investigating the "suspicious disappearance" of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, who were last seen heading to pick up children.

March 28, 2024

State makes retail theft a felony as organized crime proliferates

Kansas joins several other states that have enacted harsher penalties for organized retail crime. The bill still needs the signature of Gov. Laura Kelly.

March 27, 2024

Man sues GOP Rep. Burchett over Super Bowl rally shooting, illegal immigrant claims

Denton Loudermill Jr. is suing Republican Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett for allegedly falsely accusing him of being one of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooters.

March 27, 2024

Kansas lawmakers advance crackdown on Chinese land buys, economic activity

Kansas lawmakers advanced proposals Wednesday to curb economic activity by Chinese entities, including farmland and business property purchases.