Kansas lawmakers impose extensive anti-trans bathroom law
The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.
Man crashes truck trying to light marijuana on 'weed day'
Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
Jackson Mahomes under investigation for alleged assault, forcibly kissing bar owner
Jackson Mahomes allegedly grabbed the bar owner by the neck and forcibly kissed her inside an office in February.
Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
'Swarm of Meteors' illuminate Kansas sky
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
Super Bowl 2023: Mama Kelce's split Eagles-Chiefs jacket designed by Maryland business owner
Maryland business owner Monica Blakely said she wanted to incorporate both Jason and Travis' teams equally, and she wanted to make sure the coat had a “little bling” on it, but not too much.
AMC Theatres to set ticket prices based on seating
The new ticket pricing system will apply to all locations by the end of the year.
Missing dog reunited with family 8 years later: ‘I think he really remembers us’
Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.
Dog shoots and kills man in 'hunting-related accident,' Kansas authorities say
Authorities say a dog riding in a pickup truck stepped on a loaded rifle in the back seat, causing it to fire.
Phoenix double homicide suspect shot and killed in Kansas during shootout with deputies
A double homicide suspect out of Phoenix was found in Kansas by authorities and was killed in a shootout, police said. Three deputies were struck by gunfire.
21-year-old Kansas man arrested, accused of kidnapping 3 children
A 21-year-old man is accused of going on a 24 hour kidnapping spree involving three children.
Baby chimp at Kansas zoo who won over hearts on social media found dead in mother's arms
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
Arkansas deputy killed during escort for Wreaths Across America
Detective Paul Daniel Newell,51, was killed in a traffic accident early Saturday morning.
‘I was shocked’: DNA test leads man to granddaughter, brother he never knew existed, living just 1 mile away
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
Massive oil spill in Kansas biggest in Keystone history, federal data finds
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
Tearjerking video: Chimpanzee reunited with newborn baby after nearly 2-day separation
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.