Category: News
OP Mailman Busted in Pot Distribution Scheme
In the NYPD, they call what an Overland Park mailman did “a million dollar mistake.” Terrell Dewayne Shears, 25, threw…
School Funding Debate Likely To Dominate 2018 Session
Debate on how to best deal with the Kansas Supreme Court’s ruling requiring the legislature to craft a new school…
K-State Research Associate Charged With Attempted Murder in Cop Shooting, Media Mum
Something seems to have gone badly wrong in the life of 38-year-old Kansas State research associate Mark Harrison. On Friday…
Wichita School District Hires Political Consulting Firm
The Wichita School District hired a political consulting firm to monitor and report to district administration on legislative activities. School…
Missouri Governor Thanks Illinois House Speaker
Gov. Eric Greitens is appearing in a new video thanking the the Illinois Speaker of the House. Why is the…
KS Lawmakers Receive Input through Legislative Agendas
As Kansas lawmakers kick off the 2018 legislative session, they’ll be inundated with a number or legislative platforms from cities,…
Inbound, Outbound State Migration Suggest Americans Value Economic Freedom
Americans often relocate to states with robust labor markets and economic growth, according to analysis by the American Enterprise Institute.…
Wichita Eagle Takes Deserved Victory Lap Due to AG Opinion
The Wichita Eagle is taking a well-deserved victory lap following the release of an opinion from Kansas Attorney General Derek…
Firefighter Flames Mayor Holland as KCK Conflict Heats Up
KCK firefighter Chris Wing took to Facebook to express his anger at Unified Government Mayor Chris Holland in a fashion…
Missouri Lawmaker Raises Fist During Pledge
A Missouri lawmaker raised his fist rather than covering his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance in the Missouri House.…
Politico Calls Kansas 2nd District Race One to Watch
Politico writes there are 10 Congressional races this year that will provide clues on whether the 2018 election is referendum…
Cap-J Ignores Common Thread among Sex Harassment Allegations in Topeka
A Democratic attorney working for the state of Kansas is under fire today after claims that he sexually harassed Kansas…
Horrors! Former Wyandotte County DA Joked About Chinese Restaurant Serving Cats
Former Wyandotte County District Attorney Jerome Gorman has been accused of joking that Chinese restaurants serve cats and saying a…
Kansas Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Expected Soon
The Kansas Supreme Court may soon issue a ruling on whether the 1859 Kansas Constitution allows lawmakers to ban any…
Brownback Isn’t Going Anywhere
Gov. Sam Brownback isn’t going anywhere soon. That’s the implication of a tweet and a press release from Kansas Governor…
December Revenues Beat Projections, But Officials Advise Caution
Kansas revenues beat estimates in December, the Kansas Department of Revenue reported today. The state has collected $83.6 million more…
Prescription for Ending Opioid Abuse? Eliminating Some Regulations on Doctors
Kansas officials are seeking to combat a wave of opioid addictions and deaths through a variety of measures, but they…
Kobach Calls for Utility Rate Cuts
Kris Kobach wants the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to lower utility rates in response to federal tax reform. The 2018…
Wichita ‘Swatting’ Prank Leads to Fatal Police Shooting
Among the most diabolical of pranks, a “swatting” incident led to the shooting death by Wichita police of an innocent…
Global Warming Alert: 9-Below in KC on Sunday, Trump Chides Media
Record lows have been set across the eastern 2/3 of the country this week–the Kansas City area included–prompting a mischievous…
Quick Facts on the Kansas Budget
Kansas lawmakers hoisted a $1.2 billion tax increase on taxpayers last session, but they piled on new spending, too. The…
ACLU Bullies Kansas State Senator for Managing Her Own Facebook Page
The ACLU has historically talked a good game about free speech, but the organization has been notoriously selective in challenging…
Kansas Looks To Retain 4 Congressional Seats in 2020
Though the 2020 Census is still a few years away, most experts predict Kansas will retain all four of its Congressional…
Correction: Star Broke Details of KCI Contract Story
The Kansas City Star broke a story on a $1 billion, no-bid contract, but Tony’s Kansas City, a local blog,…