Category: News
Even Dems Think Frank White Should Have Stuck To Baseball
When your Democratic controlled legislature asks a Republic attorney general to investigate you, the Democratic county executive, you might begin…
Roberts: Brownback Will Get Confirmation Vote
Sen. Pat Roberts says Gov. Sam Brownback will be approved by a Senate committee for a role in the Trump…
Does KC Streetcar Spur Development?
Is the Kansas City Streetcar spurring development along its route? That’s the conclusion of KCUR. In a story about the…
Missourians Celebrate Death Penalty Verdict for Middle School Football Coach
There was not much hand wringing in Springfield on Thursday when Judge Thomas Mountjoy sentenced middle school football coach Craig…
Kansas High Schoolers About to Get Famous on A&E’s 11-Part “Undercover High”
Tuesday, January 16, marks the debut of an 11-part series on A&E called “Undercover High.” The series follows seven twenty-somethings…
Governor, Senate President Fight Battle of Press Releases
Gov. Sam Brownback and Senate President Susan Wagle, both Republicans, aren’t pulling any punches in dueling press releases. Brownback issued…
Female Missouri Teacher Accused of “Grooming” Middle School Boys for Sex
Former Joplin middle school teacher Amanda Schweitzer has become part of a disturbing and yet difficult to explain trend: female…
After Admitting Affair, Missouri Gov. Greitens Still Has Lots of ‘Splaining to Do
For Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens the easy part to explain is the affair. From there, the explaining gets a whole…
Lawrence Paper Company Issues $500 Bonuses to Celebrate Tax Reform
Rachel Black has already mentally spent the $500 bonus she’s receiving from her employer, though it won’t show up in…
Hawley Leads Sen. McCaskill in Early Poll
A new poll confirms that Sen. Claire McCaskill is one of the most vulnerable Senators up for re-election in 2018.…
Former Brownback Allies Torch His Proposal for Education Funding
Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposal to inject $600 million of new funding into schools isn’t sitting well with many, including Republican…
Full Text of Brownback’s State of the State Address
Mr. Speaker, Madam President, Members of the Kansas Supreme Court, Legislators, Cabinet Members, friends all. Let me start with the…
Brownback Proposes Adding $600 Million to Public Education in State of State
Gov. Sam Brownback’s final State of the State Address revealed his response to the state Supreme Court’s school funding ruling,…
When Will the U.S. Senate Vote on Brownback’s Confirmation?
President Trump formally re-nominated Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback for Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom yesterday. Brownback wasn’t confirmed…
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.…