Kansas

U.S. 19 hours ago

Murdered Kansas moms: New charges filed in deaths of women on road trip

Three of the five people accused in the murder of two Kansas women earlier this year are charged with some new crimes and also had some charges dropped.

U.S. 19 hours ago

Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas, 19, killed in car crash; teammates injured

Emma Brungardt, 19, was killed in a single-vehicle crash that left several of her teammates injured on Friday in rural Thomas County, Kansas.

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Court documents detail cause of death for murdered Kansas moms

Court documents have revealed for the first time how two Kansas mothers were murdered after they disappeared without a trace in March while going to pick up their kids in Oklahoma.

Sports 19 hours ago

Chiefs donate flag football equipment to Kansas school district ahead of inaugural girls season

Former Kansas City Chiefs players participated in what was billed as a groundbreaking event for high school female flag football players in Kansas.

U.S. 19 hours ago

US service members injured after wild storm hits McConnell AFB, forcing air show cancellation

Six U.S. service members were injured at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas on Sunday after a heavy storm forced the cancellation of a planned airshow expected to draw thousands.

Sports 19 hours ago

Kansas Democrats use DNC to campaign for Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs relocation, amplifying feud with Missouri

Kansas recently passed a law to incentivize the Kansas City Chiefs to move to the state and took its efforts to the DNC, bothering democrats from Missouri.

U.S. 19 hours ago

Ex-Kansas police chief charged with felony obstruction after raid linked to 98-year-old woman's death

A former central Kansas police chief who led a raid last year on a weekly newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice, authorities say.

Politics 19 hours ago

Former Rep. Nancy Boyda wins Democratic primary for open seat in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District

Former Rep. Nancy Boyda won the Democratic primary for Kansas' open 2nd Congressional District, a seat left open by current Rep. Jake LaTurner.

Politics 19 hours ago

Reddy wins primary for Rep Davids' seat that GOP is gunning to flip red

House Republicans have indicated that Kansas' 3rd Congressional District, a distinctly purple area, is a prime target for them to keep and expand their majority.

Politics 19 hours ago

Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District

Current Rep. Jake LaTurner left the congressional seat open after announcing he was not seeking re-election

Politics 19 hours ago

Key primaries in 4 states on Tuesday to set table for November Senate, House showdowns

Key Republican and Democrat nomination contests on Tuesday as Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington state hold primary elections on Tuesday.

U.S. 19 hours ago

Kansas raid tied to 98-year-old's death in First Amendment showdown to result in criminal charges

Special prosecutors in Kansas have decided to file criminal charges against the former Marion police chief a year after newspaper raid left 98-year-old dead.

Lifestyle 19 hours ago

Taylor Swift lookalike constantly stopped for selfies, says, 'I was born this way'

A Kansas-based woman who looks like Taylor Swift said she's stopped now more than ever before thanks to the pop star's NFL player boyfriend Travis Kelce.

U.S. 19 hours ago

Kansas man creates large portrait of Kamala Harris in field after Biden announces exit from race

A Kansas man is sending a political message across the country with some agriculture-inspired art in a tribute to Vice President Kamala Harris.

VIDEO 19 hours ago

Sen Marshall blasts 'completely worthless' Secret Service briefing on Trump assassination attempt

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., slammed a briefing senators received from Secret Service on Wednesday, claiming the information he was provided had already been reported in the news prior.

Media 19 hours ago

Former Kansas reporter accepts $235K settlement in lawsuit over police raid of local newspaper

A former reporter for the Marion County Record in Kansas has accepted $235,000 to settle part of her federal lawsuit after she was injured during a police raid on the newspaper.

U.S. 19 hours ago

Missing Kansas mom, 2 young kids coerced into traveling to 'religious rehabilitation facility' in Mexico: KBI

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered persons advisory for a missing Haskell County mother and her two young daughters.

Lifestyle 19 hours ago

Prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtles to be reintroduced into Kansas waters

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, with help from Missouri State University researchers, are tagging and releasing alligator snapping turtles into Kansas waters this fall.

Sports 19 hours ago

Kansas lawmakers approve big measure in hopes of luring Chiefs, Royals

Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday approved a plan to use state bonds to fund new stadiums and practice facilities to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals to the state.

U.S. 19 hours ago

Kansas high school ‘assassin’ game ends with girl’s father allegedly shooting, paralyzing teen

A Kansas man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a teenager, who, while playing a game of "senior assassin" outside a Walmart on May 11, targeted the suspect's daughter.

Lifestyle 19 hours ago

Ocean-born fish seen swimming in Kansas River for first time in a decade: 'Fascinating species'

An ocean-born fish that's rarely seen in the Kansas River was spotted by a group of biologists who were on the scene conducting sampling operations for an invasive species.

Politics 19 hours ago

The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that voting is not a fundamental right. What's next for voters?

A ruling by the Kansas Supreme Court has found that voting is not listed as a fundamental right in the state Constitution's Bill of Rights, drawing criticism from dissenting judges.

Politics 19 hours ago

Kansas Constitution doesn't include right to vote: state high court majority

The Kansas Supreme Court released a majority opinion Friday suggesting that the state Constitution's Bill of Rights does not include a right to vote.

Politics 19 hours ago

Kansas Gov. Kelly to call special legislative session over tax cuts

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Wednesday her intent to call a special legislative session on tax cuts, which is set to begin June 18.

Sports 19 hours ago

Announcer caught making vulgar comments about players, 'soccer moms' in hot-mic video during girls soccer game

A high school girls soccer announcer has been reprimanded for vulgar comments he made in a hot-mic video during halftime of the Kansas Class 4A-1A state championship tournament.

Politics 19 hours ago

19 state attorneys general challenge blue states' 'radical' climate policies impacting others

Twelve states are petitioning the Supreme Court to rule on blue-state policies they claim are forcing other states to follow their left-wing climate change agenda.

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Bodies of murdered Kansas moms found buried in freezer as gruesome details emerge in court docs

Newly-filed court documents are revealing new gruesome details surrounding the investigation into the murders of two Kansas women who went missing after a trip to Oklahoma.

Sports 19 hours ago

Two Chiefs offensive linemen arrested on marijuana possession charges

Kansas City Chiefs offensive linemen Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Godrick were arrested late Thursday night for misdemeanor marijuana possession.

Lifestyle 19 hours ago

On this day in history, May 17, 1954, Supreme Court trounces segregation in landmark Brown v. Board case

The U.S Supreme Court declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case on this day in history, May 17, 1954.

Politics 19 hours ago

Kansas bill cracking down on foreign land ownership vetoed by Democratic governor

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting foreign land ownership, in a move Republicans castigated as apathetic toward national security threats.

Sports 19 hours ago

Kansas man facing nearly 20 years in jail for role in stealing of Jackie Robinson statue

45-year-old Kansas man Ricky Alderete is facing over 19 years in prison for his role in stealing a statue of Jackie Robinson that was eventually "dismantled."