Newly released economic reports include some positive signs, but also some less than encouraging indicators at the state and regional levels.  more

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez said the fatal shooting of a Lawrence man by police officers was legally justified. Valdez announced Thursday that a Kansas Bureau of Investigation … more

Kansas collected 5.3% less in taxes than it expected in November. The report Thursday from the state Department of Revenue marked the first time in more than two years that collections have fallen … more

A Kansas Supreme Court justice has resigned in protest from a part-time teaching job at a state law school following what he says was an unsuccessful university attempt to pressure students into … more

Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Kirk Thompson says he will retire in January. Thompson has led the law enforcement agency since July 2011. Republican Kris Kobach will name Thompson's … more

Kansas’ Republican elections chief is decrying what he calls a “horrible environment” for local officials overseeing voting and counting ballots this year. Secretary of State Scott Schwab made … more

Topeka police say an officer shot and killed a man during a struggle over a gun. Police Chief Bryan Wheeles says the man was shot early Thursday as the officer was investigating a car, which was … more

The Kansas Department of Agriculture released a report this week on an international trade mission that included Kansas cattlemen as participants earlier this fall.  more

Kansas providers might not be ready for months to do telemedicine abortions. That's the case even though a state-court judge has blocked the state from enforcing its ban on teleconferencing with … more

Leading Fast-Casual Concept to Expand North of the Border with Leadership of Long-Time FranchiseesWICHITA, Kan., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard … more