hcj Kansas House votes to repeal Mail Ballot Election Act in party-line vote GOP-backed election overhaul advances on 72-50 vote; Democrats call it voter suppression
hcj Kansas Invests $3 Million in Drone Technology to Advance Precision Agriculture Grant to Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems builds on the state's legacy as a leader in agriculture and aviation innovation
hcj 69Express Opens as Kansas' First Toll Express Lanes $572 million Overland Park project aims to reduce congestion on heavily traveled U.S. 69 corridor
hays Hays Pet Owners Face March 1 Registration Deadline City officials urge residents to license dogs, cats and large snakes before late fees kick in.
hays New playground opens at Hays' Massey Park after equipment replacement City completes upgrade to 20-year-old playground structures as part of ongoing park safety initiative.
hays Hays Fire Department Sends Crews to Battle Southern Kansas Wildfires Local firefighters join statewide response to wind-driven grass fires in Clark and Comanche counties.
ksu Spilski Named Manhattan High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Michigan educator to replace retiring Mike Marsh in dual leadership role starting July 2026.
mcj McPherson Bullpups Sweep Circle in Monday Road Trip Girls, boys varsity squads both pick up wins at Circle High School
mcj New Permanent Shade Structures Going Up at McPherson's Downtown Plaza Project funded by private donations and Rotary Club grant
mcj LETTER TO EDITOR: Teacher Urges Community Support for School Bond Issue Bowers, MMS Art Teacher, cites deep community connections and facility needs as reasons to vote yes.
mcj McPherson homebuyer assistance funds depleted for 2026 High demand claims all $50,000 in available grants by mid-February
hcj Wildfires Scorch Hundreds of Thousands of Acres Across Southwest Kansas Extreme winds hampered aerial firefighting as agricultural communities rally to support displaced ranchers
hcj Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly's Veto on Biological Sex Bill House vote of 87-37 sends contentious bathroom measure into law over governor's objections
hcj Kansas House Clears More Than 45 Bills in Marathon Session Lawmakers passed measures on elections, criminal justice, abortion and digital right-to-repair before adjournment
hcj Senate Passes Pharmacy Benefits Manager Overhaul, Defeats Local Wage Control Bill PBM regulation clears chamber 32-8 while construction wage measure fails decisively at 12-26
hcj Conference Committee Appointed on School Choice Bill as Education Battles Loom House and Senate unable to agree on HB 2004; Senate also receives controversial school activities bills
hcj Kansas lawmakers advance bills limiting local control over housing, landlords Critics say measures worsen affordable housing crisis; supporters cite property rights
