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DOJ lawsuit targets alleged school ‘secret gender transitions’ policies that keep parents in the dark

September 1, 2026

DOJ lawsuit targets alleged school ‘secret gender transitions’ policies that keep parents in the dark

The DOJ lawsuit against Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools alleges "secret" gender transition plans locked parents out, violating FERPA and PPRA.

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, trailblazing GOP senator who broke barriers for women in Congress, dead at 94

August 22, 2026

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, trailblazing GOP senator who broke barriers for women in Congress, dead at 94

Nancy Kassebaum Baker co-authored a landmark 1996 health insurance law with Ted Kennedy and won Kansas re-election by huge margins twice.

Kansas convicted felon, sex offender allegedly kills fellow family members before taking his own life: police

August 12, 2026

Kansas convicted felon, sex offender allegedly kills fellow family members before taking his own life: police

Ronald Williams Sr., a registered sex offender, allegedly killed Kelly George and their four children in Winfield, Kansas, before a 911 call.

Unknown military aircraft caught on video near Wichita, Kansas base sparks B-21 Raider speculation

August 12, 2026

Unknown military aircraft caught on video near Wichita, Kansas base sparks B-21 Raider speculation

Video captures a mysterious gray military aircraft near McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas that appears to be the B-21 Raider stealth bomber.

4-year-old dies after suffering electrical shock from clothes dryer inside Kansas home

August 11, 2026

4-year-old dies after suffering electrical shock from clothes dryer inside Kansas home

Authorities say the 4-year-old suffered an apparent electrical shock from a 220v clothes dryer while playing inside a southeastern Kansas home.

Former Kansas Jayhawks guard Brett Ballard seriously injured in single-vehicle highway crash

August 5, 2026

Former Kansas Jayhawks guard Brett Ballard seriously injured in single-vehicle highway crash

Brett Ballard's Ford F-150 struck a concrete bridge pillar on Interstate 470 in Topeka, sending the Washburn basketball coach to Stormont Vail Hospital.

Dems rally around best hope to defend governor's mansion from GOP takeover

August 4, 2026

Dems rally around best hope to defend governor's mansion from GOP takeover

Ethan Corson, Cindy Holscher, and Curt Skoog competed in the Kansas Democratic primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly in November.

Big money propels Dem megachurch pastor to victory in longshot Kansas Senate bid

August 4, 2026

Big money propels Dem megachurch pastor to victory in longshot Kansas Senate bid

Adam Hamilton won Kansas Democrats' 11-way primary to challenge Sen. Roger Marshall, who calls the megachurch pastor "too woke for Kansas."

Mom of 4 recovering after suspected spider bite leads to severe complications: reports

August 4, 2026

Mom of 4 recovering after suspected spider bite leads to severe complications: reports

Britagne Miller reportedly spent weeks hospitalized, including time in intensive care, after a suspected spider bite was followed by surgery and infections.

GOP dukes it out in red state primary to reclaim governor's mansion

August 4, 2026

GOP dukes it out in red state primary to reclaim governor's mansion

Kansas Republican primary featured Scott Schwab, Ty Masterson and Vicki Schmidt vying to reclaim the governor's mansion from Democratic control.