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October 13, 2022

Kansas woman accused of killing ex-husband, girlfriend released on reduced bond while awaiting third trial

Dana Chandler, a 62-year-old Kansas woman accused of murdering her ex-husband and his girlfriend in 2002, was released on bond as she awaits her third trial.

October 13, 2022

Topeka police officers fatally shoot man who was approaching them with knife

Police officers in Topeka fatally shot a man who approached them with a knife. Five officers fired at the same time shooting the suspect multiple times.

October 10, 2022

Kansas police officer arrested for suspected DUI, third Wichita officer apprehended in 2 weeks

Three police officers from Wichita have been apprehended in the last two weeks. The most recent comes as an officer was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

October 10, 2022

Weekend crash on Kansas Turnpike kills 3 children

A crash on the Kansas Turnpike led to the death of three children near Topeka. Three others were taken to the hospital following the accident.

October 7, 2022

Kansas judge gives mom no jail time after toddler dies in a house fire

A Kansas mom got a slap on the wrist Thursday for the death of her 17-month-old son, who died in a house fire prosecutors say was set by the child's father.

October 6, 2022

Kansas coach facing felony charges had sex with 17-year-old student at school multiple times

A Kansas former high school teacher and coach is facing felony charges of having sex with a 17-year-old student multiple times at his house and the high school.

October 5, 2022

Kansas gubernatorial battle: Democratic Gov. Kelly and GOP Atty. Gen. Schmidt face-off

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas and Republican challenger and state Attorney General Derek Schmidt on Wednesday debate for the second and final time ahead of November’s election

September 30, 2022

Kansas woman accused of murdering ex-husband, girlfriend has bond reduced from $1M to $350K

A Kansas judge reduced murder suspect Dana Chandler's bond to $350,000 from $1 million. She is accused of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend 20 years ago.

September 30, 2022

Derek Schmidt responds to 'attacks' on education ad from Kansas Democrats ahead of gubernatorial election

Derek Schmidt, the GOP nominee for governor of Kansas, has responded to Democrats in the state who criticized his ad that took aim at Laura Kelly's decision to close schools.

September 30, 2022

KS murder suspect, police officer injured in shootout

A Kansas murder suspect and a police officer were both injured in a shootout in downtown Topeka. The shootout came after officers chased the suspect through the city.