Kansas Suspends Collection Of $16 Million In Annual Fees Paid By Securities Industry

Action inspired by 2019 lawsuit challenging end-of-year fee sweeps.

Schmidt Urges Kansas Supreme Court To Reconsider Ruling On Constitutional Right To Abortion

The Supreme Court said the constitutional right to personal autonomy "allows a woman to make her own decisions regarding her body."

How The Rapidly Spreading Delta Variant Might Change Your Behavior

As the Delta variant takes hold, the unvaccinated are in for a rude awakening.

VP Harris Says DNC Will Pour $25M Into Voting Rights Protection

The move comes after Democrats have been stymied in their attempts to enact a national election overhaul in Congress.

After Winter Storm, Some Evergy Customers Could See Savings While Others Pay For Years

Kansas customers outside the Kansas City area could pay another $4.70 per month.

Federal Investigation Seeks To Uncover Painful History Of American Indian Boarding Schools

American Indian leaders say the investigation represents a huge step toward acknowledging a devastating loss that has been overlooked.

Audio Astra: Right-Wing Extremism, Medicaid Holdouts, Confederate Monuments, New Media

This week’s listening is brief in duration but packed with consequence.

LaTurner Urges COVID-19 Vaccination, Dismisses Idea Of State Or Federal Mandates

Kansas congressman views critical race theory as a national crisis.

Two Dozen Transportation Infrastructure Projects Announced For Critical Kansas Roads

Construction on nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars in modernization and expansion projects for roadways will soon be underway.

White House Says Executive Order Coming On Labeling Beef As A ‘Product Of USA'

The meat can only receive a “Product of USA” label if that livestock is raised in the U.S. rather than abroad.

In Kansas, The Fairest Congressional Election Map Might Have No Lines At All

Redistricting will be a major topic for the next year, and for good reason.

Kansas Suspends Collection Of $16 Million In Annual Fees Paid By Securities Industry

Action inspired by 2019 lawsuit challenging end-of-year fee sweeps.

Warren Enters GOP Contest For Attorney General, Knocks ‘Never-Win' Candidates

Rival Kobach responds with endorsement from Ashcroft.

Both Kansas And Missouri Now Have Legislation To Help Utilities Shutter Coal Power Plants

Governor Mike Parson signed into law a policy known as “securitization,” which allows utility companies to refinance debt.

Former U.S. Sens. Dole, Roberts Endorse Schmidt In Kansas GOP Primary For Governor

Candidates Schmidt, Colyer working to secure backing of party stalwarts.

Here's How Kansas Republicans Could Actually Make Elections More Secure

The state ranks among the lowest in the country across rankings of election security, regardless of political affiliation.

Consumer Watchdog Wants Feds To Acknowledge Investors' Influence On Evergy Expenses

‘If these companies want to influence the future direction of Evergy, then they’ve got to do it by the book,’ says Public Citizen.

CDC Study Finds Racial, Regional Disparities As Schools Reopened For In-Person Learning

A new study shows that racial and geographic gaps persisted as K-12 students went back to their classrooms.

To Help Prevent Suicide, Kansas Youths Created These Messages Of Love And Reassurance

Creativity is one key to building resilience for many youths, and artistic expression helps to convey feelings and emotions that words fail.

Paddling Through Opportunities, Challenges On One Of Kansas' Last Wild Places

Kansas River zigzags 173 miles from Junction City to KCK.

The Declaration Of Independence Wasn't Really Complaining About King George, And 5 Other Surprising Facts For July 4th

Americans may think they know a lot about the Declaration of Independence, but many of those ideas are elitist and wrong.

Changing Political Parties In Kansas Was Hard, But It's Easier Than Being Part Of The Big Lie

After decades of work as a Republican congressional staffer and campaign worker, I severed ties the day Donald Trump was nominated.

C-SPAN Survey Of Presidential Leadership Adds Sparkle To Eisenhower, Truman

Ike ranks 5th, Truman at 6th and Trump belly flops to tie for 41st.

Far More Adults Don't Want Children Than Previously Thought

It’s important to distinguish child-free individuals from those who are childless or not yet parents.

‘We All Have To Do Better': White House Urges Locals To Boost Eviction Diversion Programs

The Biden administration says it wants to help state and local officials aid Americans on the brink of eviction.

Kansas Supreme Court Dissent In Open Records Case Mimics Lucy Pulling Ball From Charlie Brown

Majority opinion kicks aside questions about state transparency law.

State Tax Revenue Eclipses Kansas Projections By $758 Million In Past Fiscal Year

Corporate, individual income tax receipts soar above estimates.

Supreme Court Upholds Arizona ‘Ballot Harvesting' Ban, In Setback For Voting Rights Law

The high court ruled Arizona’s 2016 law doesn’t violate the Voting Rights Act and it wasn’t enacted with a racially discriminatory purpose.

Audio Astra: Black Farmers, Pools For The People, Safe Spaces

Three public radio segments, this week, document how Black folks are advocating for change and encountering significant obstacles.

GOP Furor Over Critical Race Theory Hits College Campuses

The attempts by lawmakers to influence college curriculums undermine what makes U.S. higher education so widely regard across the globe.

U.S. House Backs Select Committee To Probe Jan. 6 Attack On The Capitol

Just two Republicans joined Democrats in passing the resolution, which calls for a probe into “one of the darkest days of our democracy.”

Here's A Place You Can Go To Enjoy The Tonics Of Kansas Rural Life

In this strange, crawling-out-of-our-shells, post-lockdown summer, something has shifted in us.

Kansas Groups Halt Voter Registration Drives To Avoid Being Jailed Under New Law

The groups filed a lawsuit over new election-related restrictions enacted by the Legislature this session.

Republicans Push Back Against Federal Approval For Changes In State Voting Laws

Republicans argued that reinstating a section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act is unnecessary because there is no discrimination in voting.

Biden, Western Governors Plan For ‘Severe' Wildfire Season In White House Briefing

President Joe Biden convened a first-of-its-kind meeting to make preparations for another devastating wildfire season.

Senate Panel Votes To Support Confirmation Of Three Nominees To Board Of Regents

Kelly’s selections quizzed by GOP lawmaker on critical race theory.

Why A Prosecutor And A Defense Attorney Took An Extraordinary Step In A High-Profile Kansas Murder Case

The case of Sarah Gonzales-McLinn has attracted attention and conjecture both lurid and compassionate.

Black Kids Overrepresented Among Children Ordered Into Kansas Foster Care

American Indian, Black kids less apt than whites to reunite with parents.

Kansas Officials Urge Vaccination As Concerns Intensify Over Delta Variant

With COVID-19 vaccines widely available, just 57% of Kansas adults are fully inoculated.

How Long Do Kansas Foster Children Have To Wait For Truly Independent Accountability?

Kansas children and families served by the child welfare system deserve accountability, transparency and a truly independent office.