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March 21, 2023

Guard shoots, wounds motorist outside Kansas Army base

A guard at Kansas' Fort Riley Army base has shot and injured a motorist after an alleged altercation at one of the military outpost's gates.

March 21, 2023

2 arrested in Michigan for killing elderly couple, stealing their car

Steven Pierce and Kallie Peters, both of Junction City, Kansas, were arrested in Michigan over the weekend for allegedly killing a couple and stealing their car.

March 20, 2023

Kansas man stumbles on human skeleton while searching for deer antlers

A Kansas man was searching for deer antlers on Saturday afternoon when he stumbled on human skeletal remains, according to the state Bureau of Investigation.

March 17, 2023

Kansas appeals court reinstates suit over ballot harvesting law

The Kansas Court of Appeals has reinstated a 2021 lawsuit alleging the state's anti-ballot harvesting laws are unconstitutional and restrict voting rights.

March 17, 2023

Kansas legislators not likely to legalize medical marijuana this year following Thursday's vote

A Kansas Senate committee tabled a bill to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana on Thursday. State legislators aren't likely to legalize medical marijuana this year.

March 16, 2023

Kansas legislators struggle to thwart 'woke' ESG investment by state

Discord among Kansas Republicans on technicalities of a potential ban on ESG investment by the state has so far prevented legislation from being passed.

March 15, 2023

Kansas school choice bill clears major hurdle

The Sunflower Education Equity Act narrowly passed in the Kansas House on Wednesday, getting the school choice legislation one step closer to becoming law.

March 14, 2023

Wichita, Kansas reaches $5M settlement in deadly "swatting" case

The city of Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday approved a $5 million settlement with the family of Andrew Finch, who was killed by a police officer sent to his home on a hoax call.

March 14, 2023

Kansas officer will not be charged in fatal police shooting of Black man

No criminal charges will be filed against a police officer responsible for the fatal shooting of a Black man at a convenience store. The decision drew criticism from civil rights groups.

March 14, 2023

Railroad officials believe broken wheel the cause of recent Kansas refinery derailment

A train derailed inside the CHS refinery in McPherson, spilling alcohol. Union Pacific officials claim the derailment was caused by a broken wheel.