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From the office of Rep. Derek Schmidt

From the office of Rep. Derek Schmidt

Week of September 29, 2025

Kansas education employee sues state over firing for Charlie Kirk comment

Kansas education employee sues state over firing for Charlie Kirk comment

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas Department of Education employee has filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was wrongfully terminated for a social media comment about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death. Katie Allen, a research analyst, filed the suit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Kansas. She

From the office of Rep. Derek Schmidt

From the office of Rep. Derek Schmidt

Week of September 14, 2025

Decorated Kansas Army National Guard veteran honored with K-State's most prestigious military-related award

Decorated Kansas Army National Guard veteran honored with K-State's most prestigious military-related award

By the K‑State Office of External Engagement

Topeka local news summary

Topeka local news summary

Week of September 22 2025

From the office of Rep. Derek Schmidt

From the office of Rep. Derek Schmidt

Week of September 7, 2025

Gathering of L-19 Birddogs Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Gathering of L-19 Birddogs Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Provided by Greg L. Davis IBDA Media Advisor

Kansas State Fair staple celebrates three decades

Kansas State Fair staple celebrates three decades

Along with the Pronto Pups, corn on the cob and pork rinds in all flavors and fashions, another fan favorite has been present at the Kansas State Fair for decades — three decades, in fact. Kansas Agriland, an interactive children's exhibit in the Pride of Kansas Building, is celebrating

High School Sports Network

High School Sports Network

Help citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network

Topeka local news summary

Topeka local news summary

Week of August 23 2025

6 takeaways from Topeka USD 501 school board meeting

6 takeaways from Topeka USD 501 school board meeting

August 21, 2025

Statehouse Brief

Statehouse Brief

August 20, 2025

Ron Estes Update

Ron Estes Update

Dear Friend, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released an official notice that they will not call for water at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2026. Their announcement is great news for the hardworking Kansas farmers and ranchers in the region who rely on the water to irrigate

Governor Kelly Announces Over $32.5M for Services for Survivors of Crime, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

Governor Kelly Announces Over $32.5M for Services for Survivors of Crime, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime. The state general funds were granted to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as child abuse and neglect.

Kansan to Kansan

Kansan to Kansan

WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2025 From the office of Gov. Laura Kelly

A Doctor's Note, August 18, 2025

A Doctor's Note, August 18, 2025

Form the desk of Sen. Roger Marshall

Governor Kelly Appoints Elizabeth L. Henry to Fill District Magistrate Position in 18th Judicial District

Governor Kelly Appoints Elizabeth L. Henry to Fill District Magistrate Position in 18th Judicial District

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Elizabeth L. Henry of Wichita to the vacant district magistrate judgeship position in the 18th Judicial District. “Elizabeth Henry brings a wealth of experience to this role by having served over 15 years as a pro tem judge in Sedgwick County,” Governor Laura Kelly

Derek's Docket

August 18, 2025

Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense

Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense

August 18, 2025

Gov. Kelly Announces Return of Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging

Gov. Kelly Announces Return of Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging

State, community partners, and organizations to host one-day event, Oct. 17, in Manhattan

Topeka local news summary

Topeka local news summary

Week of August 16 2025

From the office of Sen. Jerry Moran

From the office of Sen. Jerry Moran

The following are recent news releases

Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense

Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense

August 11, 2025

Kansas Disability Mentoring Day Coordinators Plan Fall Events, Address Program Challenges

Kansas Disability Mentoring Day Coordinators Plan Fall Events, Address Program Challenges

KANSAS — Local coordinators for Kansas Disability Mentoring Day programs met Tuesday to plan upcoming events and address operational challenges affecting youth employment initiatives across the state. The virtual meeting, attended by 14 coordinators from various Kansas communities, focused on coordinating fall events designed to connect young people with disabilities to

From the office of the Governor

From the office of the Governor

The following are recent news releases from Gov. Laura Kelly's office.