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August 11, 2023

Energy Department invests $1.2 billion in 2 carbon removal projects

The largest "engineered carbon removal" investment in the history of the United States was announced by the Energy Department. The department awarded $1.2 billion to two projects.

August 9, 2023

Kansas deputy shoots, kills armed man who allegedly made threats in a rural home

An armed man who allegedly made threats in a rural Kansas home was fatally shot by a deputy responding to 911 calls. The suspect was killed after shooting at the the ground.

August 8, 2023

Utah, Kansas state courts set to hear arguments regarding new abortion laws post-Roe v. Wade

Kansas and Utah state courts will hear arguments on Aug. 8, 2023, regarding challenges to new abortion laws. State courts have become key venues in fights over abortion since last year.

August 8, 2023

Kansas police officer dies from injuries day after being shot while responding to car theft

A 29-year-old Kansas police officer who was shot by a suspect after responding to a car theft died from his injuries on Monday, according to officials.

August 7, 2023

Kansas convenience store shooting leaves suspect dead, officer hospitalized

A convenience store shooting left an officer hospitalized and the suspect dead. Police encountered the suspect while looking for a reportedly stolen car.

August 6, 2023

Kansas suspect arrested for DUI, accused of fighting with officers at Wisconsin hospital

Kansas resident Giovanny Zendejas-Castellanos fought with officers in a hospital after being charged with operating while intoxicated, a stolen gun charge and others crimes.

August 2, 2023

Restaurant at center of Jackson Mahomes controversy shuts down

The Aspens Restaurant and Lounge in Overland Park, Kansas, is available for lease after it announced it would be "closed until further notice."

August 2, 2023

Kansas Jayhawks hire longtime basketball coach Doc Sadler as analyst

Doc Sadler, a prolific college basketball coach, has been hired as an analyst at the University of Kansas, marking his return to the program.

July 31, 2023

Inmate sues private prison system over his 2021 stabbing at Kansas penitentiary

Joshua Braddy, now incarcerated in Illinois, is suing CoreCivic over his 2021 stabbing at its detention facility in Leavenworth, Kansas.

July 26, 2023

Kansas man accused of killing father, stabbing stranger before police shot him

John McGriff, 32, of Kansas City, Kansas, has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing his father before being apprehended by police for a separate assault.