Former Kansas detective accused of helping run underage sex trafficking operation
Federal prosecutors say a former detective in Kansas City, Kansas, and three other men are accused of running a violent sex trafficking operation that targeted girls as young as 13.
Kansas suspends head coach Bill Self 4 games in ongoing infractions case
The violations case against Kansas stems from a federal probe in 2017 that led to the conviction of shoe company executives, a middleman who worked with them and several assistant coaches.
Kansas man sentenced to nearly 6 years for performing illegal autopsies
Authorities say Shawn Parcells made more than $1.1 million from more than 350 clients for autopsies, most of which he did not perform.
Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church
"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.
Boy born with 12 fingers writes inspirational children's book: 'It’s okay to be different'
Six-year-old Wyatt Shield said he wanted “to prove that little kids can do big things.”
Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount
The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Kansas abortion vote shows limits of Republicans' strength
Last week, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on abortion.
Kansas voters overwhelmingly reject abortion amendment ban
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
Panasonic chooses Kansas for electric vehicle battery mega-factory
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says Japan’s Panasonic Corp. has selected the state as the location for a multibillion-dollar mega-factory to produce electric vehicle batteries for Tesla and other carmakers.
Snake slithers on woman's windshield as she drives on Kansas highway
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
Lawsuit: Man claims now-recalled CPAP sleep apnea machine gave him cancer
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Watch: Man leaps into pool to rescue drowning 4-year-old with autism
Authorities said Xavier Rigney, 4, briefly got out of his mother's sight and somehow made his way through a locked fence before jumping into the pool.
Kansas man charged in wife’s death allegedly told police ‘God told him to kill her’
Police say a former University of Kansas soccer goalie has been killed and her husband has been charged with first-degree murder in her death.
Country Crock makes 'buttery smooth' whiskey to highlight sustainable farming practice
Country Crock is going boozy. Cover Crop Whiskey was developed to raise awareness for sustainable farming and to help ensure healthy soil in the future.
'It's devastating': Significant damage reported after tornadoes move through Kansas
Only minor injuries have been reported at this time
Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
Rare upward lightning strike spotted over Kansas during severe thunderstorm
Tuesday was indeed an electrifying night in Kansas as a photographer captured an incredible upward strike of lightning amid a raging thunderstorm.
Wrongfully imprisoned man sues Kansas county for $93M
Lamonte McIntyre, 45, and his mother allege in a lawsuit filed in 2018 that the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, is responsible for the actions of former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski and other officers involved in his prosecution.
Spirit of support: Russian vodka removed from Kansas liquor store shelves
“I’m trying to stand with Ukraine by not standing behind Russian products,” Jamie Stratton, Jacob Liquor Exchange partner and wine director, told FOX TV Stations.