State News
Kansas receives 'A' from Sunlight Foundation
An analysis by a nonpartisan nonprofit that focuses on making government transparent and accountable is giving the Kansas Legislature an 'A' grade for how they make legislative information available.
Kansas begins effort to reduce premature birth rate
Kansas health officials and the March of Dimes are working to reduce the premature birth rate in Kansas.
More winter storm hits western Kansas
A winter storm was edging into western Kansas, forcing the closure of a stretch of Interstate 70 near the Colorado border.
Turnpike bill weakened but still stirs fears
Supporters say a bill facing a final vote in the Kansas House encourages cooperation between the agency operating the state's only toll road and the Department of Transportation.
Kansas budget director offered resignation
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's budget director says he offered his resignation after supplying Brownback an incorrect figure that led the Republican governor to make erroneous claims about state spending under his Democratic predecessor.
Critics say abortion bill pinches free speech
Abortion-rights advocates say conservative legislation that cleared a Kansas House committee would stigmatize anyone associated with abortion providers.
Kansas problem gambling funding criticized
The head of the National Council on Problem Gambling is urging Kansas to increase its support for programs that help residents with gambling addictions, saying the state has an ethical and financial responsibility to do more.
Major snowstorms cost Kansas $6.2 million
The Kansas Department of Transportation says the last month's back-to-back snowstorms cost the agency an estimated $6.2 million.
Evaluation sought in Kansas sperm donor case
A lawyer representing a 3-year-old girl who is at the center of a sperm donor child support case is seeking input from a psychologist.
2 indicted with arson resulting in death
Federal prosecutors have charged two people with arson resulting in death after a fire last month at the Lee Crest Apartments in Manhattan.