Kansas News | citizen journal

Kansas news from the Statehouse to your hometown, in 5-minute reads. Pick your community below or catch up on today’s statewide stories.

kansas

state news

mcpherson county

hutchinson

salina

abilene

hays

junction city

lawrence

manhattan

newton

topeka

ark valley

emporia

liberal

great bend

pittsburg

dodge city

garden city

Kansas

Kansas lawmakers pass felony bail mandate amid pushback from local officials

The legislation limits judicial discretion and requires arrest warrants for all felony charges.

McPherson County

Single-Leg Exercise Builds Strength and Stability for Local Runners

Shelly demonstrates movement targeting multiple muscle groups while improving balance and core stability.

Kansas

Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Mar 31, 2026 edition

Kansas

Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Mar 30, 2026 edition

Kansas

Kansas lawmakers pass property tax bill giving voters power to reject local spending hikes

The measure allows citizens to roll back budget increases via petition, but a broader amendment capping property valuations stalled on the final day of the regular session.

Kansas

Kansas legislature overrides governor's vetoes on tax breaks for health sharing ministries and crisis pregnancy centers

Senate president celebrates override of Gov. Laura Kelly's veto by ringing bell outside House chamber

Kansas

Howard College outlasts Butler Community College in double-overtime thriller, 134-128

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

Kansas

Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Mar 27, 2026 edition

Kansas

Generation Z homebuyers flock to Midwest housing markets for cheaper homes

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports boost in production and new orders

Kansas

Kansas City Fed manufacturing index posts strongest growth since 2022

March data shows regional factory activity and employment rebounding into positive territory

Kansas

Kansas lawmakers advance state budget to governor's desk

Spending plan includes modest 1% pay raise for state workers

Kansas

Kelly vetoes health regulation bill, enters Kansas into federal foster care initiative

Democratic governor strikes down Senate Bill 368 while expanding child welfare partnerships

Kansas

Senate unanimously approves 'free-range parenting' protections

Bill also includes provisions for military families and paternity challenges

Kansas

Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Mar 26, 2026 edition

Kansas

Kansas lawmakers pass sweeping regulations on prescription drug middlemen

Bipartisan bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers heads to governor's desk

Kansas

50th day brings legislative gridlock as key bills return to conference committees

Negotiations stall on juvenile justice, housing vouchers and sex offender school bans

Kansas

Senate narrowly passes preemptive block on local short-term rental rules ahead of 2026 summer

Lawmakers eye World Cup visitor influx with passage of HB 2481

Kansas

Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Mar 25, 2026 edition

Kansas

Senate narrowly passes ban on public benefits for undocumented immigrants

A 22-18 vote highlights partisan divides over state-level immigration policy as the session winds down.

kansas

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas lawmakers pass felony bail mandate amid pushback from local officials

Single-Leg Exercise Builds Strength and Stability for Local Runners

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas lawmakers pass property tax bill giving voters power to reject local spending hikes

Kansas legislature overrides governor's vetoes on tax breaks for health sharing ministries and crisis pregnancy centers

Howard College outlasts Butler Community College in double-overtime thriller, 134-128

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Generation Z homebuyers flock to Midwest housing markets for cheaper homes

Kansas City Fed manufacturing index posts strongest growth since 2022

Kansas lawmakers advance state budget to governor's desk

Kelly vetoes health regulation bill, enters Kansas into federal foster care initiative

Senate unanimously approves 'free-range parenting' protections

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas lawmakers pass sweeping regulations on prescription drug middlemen

50th day brings legislative gridlock as key bills return to conference committees

Senate narrowly passes preemptive block on local short-term rental rules ahead of 2026 summer

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Senate narrowly passes ban on public benefits for undocumented immigrants