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Federal court rejects appeal by officers in Kansas wrongful conviction case

November 17, 2022

Federal court rejects appeal by officers in Kansas wrongful conviction case

Floyd Bledsoe was wrongfully convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl and spent 16 years in prison. The court denied the officer's request for an appeal and the case will go to trail.

Kansas voters reject proposal to increase Legislature's power over state agencies

November 15, 2022

Kansas voters reject proposal to increase Legislature's power over state agencies

A proposed Kansas constitutional amendment to give lawmakers more power over state agencies has been struck down by voters in the state.

Former Kansas detective, three others indicted for forcing women to perform sex acts

November 14, 2022

Former Kansas detective, three others indicted for forcing women to perform sex acts

A former Kansas City detective and three others were indicted in federal court for forcing women to perform sex acts on them and others, against their will, decades ago.

Kansas State Board of Education recommends eliminating Native American mascots from public schools

November 11, 2022

Kansas State Board of Education recommends eliminating Native American mascots from public schools

The Kansas Board of Education approved a motion to have public school districts remove Native American mascots and branding within five years.

Kansas immigration hawk Kris Kobach wins comeback bid for attorney general

November 9, 2022

Kansas immigration hawk Kris Kobach wins comeback bid for attorney general

Kansas voters elected tough-on-crime immigration hawk Kris Kobach, the former secretary of state, as their new attorney general in the midterm elections.

Dem Gov. Laura Kelly fends off GOP challenger, re-elected as Kansas governor

November 9, 2022

Dem Gov. Laura Kelly fends off GOP challenger, re-elected as Kansas governor

The Fox News Decision Desk can project that Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, the Democrat, will defeat her GOP challenger, Derek Schmidt.

Kansas Democratic Gov. Kelly seeks re-election against GOP challenger Derek Schmidt

November 8, 2022

Kansas Democratic Gov. Kelly seeks re-election against GOP challenger Derek Schmidt

Kansas' Democratic governor is seeking re-election in this year's midterm elections. Gov. Laura Kelly hopes moderate GOP and independent voters will support her.

Rep. Davids, the only Kansas Democrat in Congress, faces GOP challenger Adkins in rematch

November 8, 2022

Rep. Davids, the only Kansas Democrat in Congress, faces GOP challenger Adkins in rematch

Kansas Republicans have a higher chance this year of ousting Rep. Sharice Davids, the only Democrat in the state’s congressional delegation, due to redistricting.

Kansas governor’s race is a toss-up in Republican-leaning state

November 7, 2022

Kansas governor’s race is a toss-up in Republican-leaning state

Kansas governor's race is coming to a close call in the final days before the election. Abortion, crime, and inflation are some of the topics on the minds of Kansas voters.

Kansas Democrats hope to win first US Senate race in the state since 1932. Here's what to expect.

November 4, 2022

Kansas Democrats hope to win first US Senate race in the state since 1932. Here's what to expect.

Democrats in Kansas have not won a U.S. Senate race in the state since 1932. This year Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran faces off against Mark Holland.