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

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.

Kansas debates settlement for gym owner who sued over COVID lockdowns

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.

Former Kansas lawmaker convicted of COVID-19 relief fraud tries to avoid prison time

May 11, 2023

Former Kansas lawmaker convicted of COVID-19 relief fraud tries to avoid prison time

Michael Capp, a former lawmaker from Kansas, was convicted of 12 felonies for committing COVID-19 relief fraud. He is trying to avoid jail time and cited his Air Force service.

Jackson Mahomes seeks to communicate with witnesses in sex assault case over feeling isolated: report

May 11, 2023

Jackson Mahomes seeks to communicate with witnesses in sex assault case over feeling isolated: report

Jackson Mahomes is seeking to be able to contact multiple witnesses in his sexual assault case, according to The Kansas City Star, citing a recent court filing.

Kansas driver wearing Bud Light costume arrested for driving under the influence, deputies say

May 10, 2023

Kansas driver wearing Bud Light costume arrested for driving under the influence, deputies say

Deputies in Franklin County, Kansas, pulled over a suspected drunken driver on I-35 and found he was dressed as a can of Bud Light.

Abortion providers in 3 states file lawsuit aimed at preserving access to popular mifepristone pill

May 9, 2023

Abortion providers in 3 states file lawsuit aimed at preserving access to popular mifepristone pill

Abortion clinics in Virginia, Kansas, and Montana filed a lawsuit aimed at preserving access to mifepristone, an abortion pill. The drug is being threatened in a separate lawsuit.

Forensic genealogy gets Kansas man arrested for 2007 sex assault

May 8, 2023

Forensic genealogy gets Kansas man arrested for 2007 sex assault

Police in Kansas have arrested Ted Foy, 52, in connection with a 2007 sex assault case that went cold. Foy was identified as a suspect after forensic genealogy pointed investigators to him.

Kansas loses suit over 2020 advance ballot application law

May 5, 2023

Kansas loses suit over 2020 advance ballot application law

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Vratil ruled Thursday that a Kansas law banning the prefilling of advance mail ballot applications is unconstitutional.

Kansas kindergartener shot while playing in the front yard: 'Someone knows who did this'

May 5, 2023

Kansas kindergartener shot while playing in the front yard: 'Someone knows who did this'

Police found nearly 40 shell casings in the front lawn of a Kansas City home where a six-year-old was fatally shot by masked gunmen

Child killed on front lawn of Kansas home in shooting

May 4, 2023

Child killed on front lawn of Kansas home in shooting

A child who was playing on his front lawn was killed in a shooting. Police haven't released how many shooters were involved, but over 30 shell casings were found at the scene.