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As more states pass proof of citizenship laws, report points to Kansas as cautionary tale
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1120+ words) Headline: Dense Fog Advisory from WED 10:00 PM CST until THU 12:00 PM CST A sign directs voters to the polls for the Aug. 6, 2024, primary in Lawrence. (Maya Smith for Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA " Kansas" failed proof of citizenship law could serve as…...
Several people hurt in Osage County multi-vehicle crash along the Kansas Turnpike
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (161+ words) Headline: Dense Fog Advisory until THU 11:00 AM CST Headline: Dense Fog Advisory until THU 12:00 PM CST All lanes of the Kansas Turnpike are back open following an injury crash and semi fire along I-335 between Emporia and Topeka. KVOE'reports'that'5 vehicles were…...
Kansas to build Chiefs stadium with STAR bonds in deal approved by lawmakers
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (404+ words) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly holds a Chiefs jersey with team owner Clark Hunt ahead of a news conference Dec. 22, 2025, at the Kansas Docking State Office Building in Topeka." TOPEKA " Kansas legislative leadership voted unanimously Monday"to issue STAR bonds to…...
Chiefs moving to Kansas with $3.3 billion plan for domed stadium, training facility
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1124+ words) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly holds a Chiefs jersey with team owner Clark Hunt ahead of a news conference Dec. 22, 2025, at the Kansas Docking State Office Building in Topeka." TOPEKA " The Kansas City Chiefs are moving to Kansas with a deal…...
'Tremendous amount of sickness': Kansas school district cancels semester early due to illnesses
1+ week, 3+ day ago (156+ words) Walking pneumonia is joining whooping cough and RSV on the list of lung infections making children sick this fall. DEXTER, Kan. (KAKE) " A Kansas school district says it will be dismissing the semester early this year due to a high…...
Ex-Michigan football coach and Kansas native Moore charged with home invasion, stalking
1+ week, 6+ day ago (610+ words) Then-head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines coaches against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29. (CNN) " Fired University of Michigan head football coach and Derby, Kansas native'Sherrone Moore faces charges of a felony count of home…...
Kansas farmers say $12B federal relief package will help now, but won't fix long-term pressures
1+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) CONWAY SPRINGS, Kan. (KAKE)" Kansas farmers are reacting to a new federal aid package that will provide one-time payments to growers affected by this year's tariff-related market losses. The White House announced a 12 billion dollar relief program this week, saying…...
Kansas woman killed, man hurt in head-on crash, patrol says
2+ week, 2+ day ago (161+ words) A woman died and a man suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash in southeast Kansas on Monday. It happened at around 2:45 p.m. on U.S. 400 west of Cherokee." (KAKE) - A woman died and a man suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash…...
Kansas volleyball advances to Sweet 16 for first time since 2021
2+ week, 5+ day ago (858+ words) LAWRENCE, Kan. - The No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Miami Hurricanes 3-1 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16. Kansas (24-10, 13-5 Big 12) advances to the NCAA Sweet 16 for…...
Kansas flags to fly at half-staff on December 7 for Pearl Harbor remembrance
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (134+ words) Governor Laura Kelly has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout Kansas from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) - Governor Laura Kelly has ordered that flags be lowered…...