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Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes trans bathroom, youth sex change bans

April 20, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes trans bathroom, youth sex change bans

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed GOP-backed bills mandating people use gender-specific accommodations according to biological sex and banning transgender procedures for minors.

Kansas to give voters 3 days after polls close to return mail-in ballots

April 20, 2023

Kansas to give voters 3 days after polls close to return mail-in ballots

Republicans in Kansas proposed a bill that would eliminate the grace period for mail in ballots. The bill was vetoed and there will still be a three-day grace period.

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes second bill to regulate abortion

April 19, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes second bill to regulate abortion

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday vetoed legislation that would have mandated that clinics inform patients that medication abortion can be stopped.

Roger Marshall: Secretary Mayorkas has been derelict in his duties

April 19, 2023

Roger Marshall: Secretary Mayorkas has been derelict in his duties

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., on floating a no-confidence vote for DHS Secretary Mayorkas and a Senate report that suggests China Wuhan lab had two leaks.

6 charged in scheme to fly contraband-carrying drones into Kansas prison

April 13, 2023

6 charged in scheme to fly contraband-carrying drones into Kansas prison

Six people have been indicted in a contraband trafficking scheme that allegedly employed the use of drones to transport drugs, tobacco and cell phones.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signs bill raising legal age to buy tobacco to 21

April 12, 2023

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signs bill raising legal age to buy tobacco to 21

Kansas is raising the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. The bill received bipartisan support in the legislature in March, and Gov. Laura Kelly signed the bill on Tuesday.

Kansas ex-officer accused of sexually assaulting 10 women pleads guilty

April 11, 2023

Kansas ex-officer accused of sexually assaulting 10 women pleads guilty

Former Hutchinson, Kansas police officer Todd Allen pleaded guilty Tuesday to 17 felony charges for sexual assaults committed against 10 victims, at least one of whom was underage.

Kansas dad convicted of murder for letting toddler starve while blackout drunk

April 11, 2023

Kansas dad convicted of murder for letting toddler starve while blackout drunk

Jeffrey J. Exon of Topeka, Kansas, was convicted of murder after his two-year-old daughter, Aurora, died of malnutrition as he remained passed out from intoxication for days on end.

Kansas City man involved in Capitol protests claims to be 'ridiculously ashamed' before sentencing

April 11, 2023

Kansas City man involved in Capitol protests claims to be 'ridiculously ashamed' before sentencing

A Kansas man was sentenced to four months in prison for his role in the Capitol protests which took place on Jan. 6, 2021. He breached the Capitol twice and entered a senator's office.

Easter Sunday is a chance to overcome human doubt, as this apostle did, says Kansas pastor

April 9, 2023

Easter Sunday is a chance to overcome human doubt, as this apostle did, says Kansas pastor

Easter Sunday is a time for imitating the Apostle John and overcoming doubts to embrace Christ's resurrection, Connor Kraus, a Topeka-based pastor, told Fox News Digital.