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May 24, 2023

Black lawmakers slam Dem gov for axing Underground Railroad project backed by Dem who defected on trans issue

Kansas state Rep. Marvin Robinson is urging Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly to reverse course after she nixed funding to restore a portion of the Underground Railroad.

May 19, 2023

2 arrested in fatal shooting of Kansas 6-year-old playing outside

Two suspects have been arrested in the death of a Kansas 6-year-old who was gunned down while playing outside. Police said the suspects had the intention of targeting someone.

May 18, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly issues partial veto of GOP education plan, triggering potential legal battle

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed part of a $6 billion education spending plan championed by Republicans, fanning the flames of a potential legal showdown.

May 17, 2023

Conservative activist who forced Kansas abortion vote recount killed in plane crash

Mark Gietzen, a conservative activist and pro-life figurehead who forced a recount in Kansas' abortion referendum last summer, has died in a plane crash. He was 69.

May 17, 2023

Jackson Mahomes' bond modification request approved, allowed contact with 3 witnesses

Jackson Mahomes' bond modification request was approved on Tuesday a day after a court document shed more light on the allegations against him.

May 16, 2023

KS Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes funding for Quindaro Ruins development project

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed state funding for a project to develop the Quindaro Ruins in Kansas City, Kansas. A lawmaker who advocated for the project previously went against Gov. Kelly.

May 16, 2023

Jackson Mahomes grabbed restaurant owner by throat, forcibly kissed her three times: court document

Details about the alleged incident that led to charges against Jackson Mahomes were revealed on Monday. He faces aggravated sexual battery and battery charges.

May 12, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes pregnancy center funding, lockdown ban

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed Republican legislation that would have provided state funding to crisis pregnancy centers and banned COVID-style lockdown rules.

May 12, 2023

KS Gov. Laura Kelly stops settlement between state, small gym owner over COVID-19 restrictions

A small gym owner who was forced to shut her fitness center down during the pandemic sued the state of Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly thwarted the small settlement.

May 11, 2023

Kansas debates settlement for gym owner who sued over COVID lockdowns

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and other key power brokers were set to meet Thursday to discuss a potential legal settlement with a Wichita gym owner over COVID-19 restrictions.