The Latest Breaking News from Kansas

Kansas man sentenced for performing illegal autopsies

A 42-year-old Kansas man who admitted providing illegal private autopsy services has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Judge tosses most charges against Kansas researcher

A federal judge has thrown out three of four charges against a researcher who was convicted of concealing work he did for China while employed by the University of Kansas

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Protesters have their say outside rally for Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis prepared for his rally Sunday in Olathe, Kansas, to support the Republican candidate for Kansas governor, about 50 protesters gathered outside, chanting “DeSantis get out of Kansas” and holding signs reading, “Take your hate back to Florida” and “Protect trans students.”

Tribune News Service · Sep 18, 2022

Vahe Gregorian: ‘Rewiring our brain’: Why the upstart (and 2-0) Kansas Jayhawks will keep improving

LAWRENCE, Kan. — In the wake of its exhilarating 55-42 overtime win at West Virginia last week, Kansas football is 2-0 for the first time since 2011 and leads the nation in scoring (55.5) points a game.

Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022

Four states currently have a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party

Four states have a governor of one party and veto-proof legislative majorities of the opposing party: Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Voters will determine whether three states—North Carolina, Vermont, and Wisconsin—could also have a veto-proof majority and an opposing party governor as a result of the 2022 elections.

Ballotpedia · Sep 16, 2022

Sharice Davids (D), Amanda Adkins (R), and Steve Hohe (L) are running in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District

Incumbent Sharice Davids (D), Amanda Adkins (R), and Steve Hohe (L) are running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District.

Ballotpedia · Sep 16, 2022

Direct democracy can force governments to better represent the people -- but it doesn't always work out

In August 2022, a statewide referendum in Kansas saw citizens overwhelmingly reject a plan to insert anti-abortion language into the state’s constitution. It comes as a slew of similar votes on abortion rights are planned in the coming months – putting the issue directly to the people after the Supreme…

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2022

FBI arrests Kansas detective long accused of corruption

A former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective who has long been accused of sexually preying on Black women has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of using his position to sexually abuse two women

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

NASCAR releases 2023 Cup, Xfinity and Truck schedules

While of the biggest additions to the 2023 NASCAR national series schedules have already been revealed there were a few surprises announced on Wednesday.

Motorsport · Sep 14, 2022

18-Year-Old Faces Possible 70 Years in Federal Prison for Snapchat Sexting Crime

"I'm not saying my kid should get nothing," says Eric Beyer Jr.'s mother. "But to take an 18-year-old kid and put him in jail for longer than he's been alive?"

Reason · Sep 14, 2022