dnn New Mexico JC pulls away in second half to top Barton CC, 103-90, in NJCAA Tournament Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
hcj Governor Kelly Signs Batch of Bipartisan Bills on Law Enforcement, Child Welfare, Transparency and Local Government Measures honor fallen officers, update interstate child placement rules, expand open records and address rural health
hcj Governor Kelly Signs Bill Reaffirming State Authority Over Water Transfers House Bill 2433 resolves jurisdictional questions at the center of an 11-year dispute over the R9 Ranch water transfer near Hays
hcj Ban on handheld phones in school zones heads to governor Safety measure passes but draws criticism over potential for discriminatory traffic stops.
hcj Senate passes bill requiring sheriffs to enforce ICE detainers Taxpayers would foot the bill for legal challenges under the new immigration measure.
hcj Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day New law requires Kansas students to turn off and securely store personal electronic devices during school hours
mcj Easy Idea for Leftover Chicken Breasts McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott of Performance Lab shares a simple way to use up extra chicken
hcj Senate sends child endangerment, tax incentive bills to governor The Senate gave final approval to a package of House bills, including one that toughens penalties for child endangerment, sending them to Gov. Laura Kelly's desk for consideration.
hcj Kansas House passes dueling housing bills amid sharp debate The House approved measures to streamline new housing development and to block cities from mandating acceptance of federal housing vouchers, reflecting a divided Republican-led strategy on tackling the state's housing shortage.
hcj House panel advances sweeping election law changes A House committee has introduced substitute bills that would significantly alter Kansas election laws, including effectively ending mail-in voting for most jurisdictions and requiring proof of citizenship on driver's licenses.
hcj Kansas House passes controversial bill to lure pro sports teams The House approved a plan to create a state authority to help finance new stadiums, a measure aimed at attracting teams like the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals, but one that drew significant opposition.
hcj Legislature advances bills on distracted driving, professional licenses, open records Both chambers passed a slate of bills with broad bipartisan support, moving forward on issues ranging from banning cellphone use in school zones to joining interstate compacts for health care professionals.
hcj Kansas Guard Units Deployed to Middle East 190th Air Refueling Wing and 130th Field Artillery Brigade both currently supporting U.S. military operations overseas
hcj Governor Kelly Announces $8.77 Million for Rural Road Safety in Kansas Thirteen projects across the state will receive federal funding through KDOT's High Risk Rural Roads Program
