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Kansas October 12, 2023

Kansas becomes 10th state to require 2-person train crews as railroad industry objects new rule

Kansas is now requiring its trains to have two crewmembers onboard in a move that could prevent derailments. However, the railroad industry said the measure was unnecessary.

Kansas October 10, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly announces Juneteenth will become state holiday

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that Kansas will become the 29th state in the nation to designate Juneteenth as a state holiday.

Kansas October 5, 2023

Kansas homeless man charged with murder and rape of 5-year-old girl in Topeka

A 25-year-old homeless man in Kansas was formally charged on Thursday with murder and rape in connection with the tragic killing of a 5-year-old girl, Zoey Felix, earlier this week.

Kansas October 3, 2023

Homeless Kansas man arrested for allegedly raping, killing 5-year-old girl

A 25-year-old homeless man from Topeka, Kansas, has been arrested in connection with the rape and murder of 5-year-old Zoey Felix, according to authorities.

Media October 3, 2023

Kansas police chief resigns after raid on local newspaper drew First Amendment concerns

Marion County Police Chief Gideon Cody resigned on Monday after he was suspended following an August 11 raid against a local newspaper and its owners.

Digital Originals October 2, 2023

Energy company 'doubling down on costly, dirty coal' to power massive EV battery plant

Panasonic's $4 billion EV plant is drawing criticism after the shutdown of a Kansas coal plant was halted in order to fulfill its' massive electricity demand.

CRIME September 28, 2023

Youth pastor who allegedly tried to kill wife, 5 children was afraid of being evicted from home: affidavit

Kansas youth pastor Matthew Richards, accused of stabbing his wife and five children at their Shawnee home on Sept. 16, was afraid of being evicted, according to police.

Bullying September 28, 2023

Heartbroken mom rages over reasons for teen daughter’s suicide

The Kansas mother of Jaylee Chillson, who fatally shot herself in front of a deputy after years of bullying, said she is "angry with those that hurt my baby."

Air Force September 27, 2023

Child dies at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas, officials say

The McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, announced Wednesday that a child has died there and that an investigation in underway.

Kansas September 26, 2023

Kansas store worker charged with murder after fight ends in death of suspected shoplifter

Carl Kemppainen was arrested last week in connection with the death of a 23-year-old suspected shoplifter outside an O'Reilly Auto Parts store in Kansas.

Kansas September 25, 2023

Kansas House Judiciary Committee head to step down

Republican Kansas state Rep. Fred Patton, the chairman of the state's House Judiciary Committee, has announced his intent to vacate his seat next month.