Tag: Kansas News Service

Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas, crucial for regional water supply, is losing storage capacity due to sediment accumulation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing underwater dredging to remove this sediment sustainably. Successful implementation could extend the lake's lifespan and inform sediment management nationwide, with environmental monitoring in place.

Kansas Republican lawmakers successfully overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s veto to enact a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The law, which may take effect shortly, prohibits treatments for transgender youth and poses potential legal consequences for medical providers. Critics argue it infringes on children’s rights to explore their gender identity.

By Daniel Caudill - Kansas News Service The Democratic governor is once again proposing the state expand eligibility for Medicaid,...

The 2025 Kansas legislative session sees Republican lawmakers proposing two near-total abortion bans, despite overwhelming voter support for abortion rights. While unlikely to pass, these bills aim to restrict access significantly, causing concern among reproductive rights advocates. Existing legal protections for abortion in Kansas remain strong, following a Supreme Court ruling.

Lynette Woodard, an overlooked basketball legend, holds the all-time scoring record for women's college basketball at the University of Kansas. She achieved this without the three-point shot and a smaller ball. Despite her groundbreaking career, her name is absent from NCAA records. Woodard continues to advocate for the recognition of AIAW records.

Sedgwick County and Wichita seek $40 million state funding for homeless shelter infrastructure, requiring enforcement of camping and vagrancy ordinances. Critics fear unnecessary criminalization of homelessness. Representative Howell emphasizes prioritizing shelters and safety without criminalizing homelessness. Advocates urge legislators to remove camping and vagrancy provisions. Disagreement over the bill's policy is not expected to hinder efforts to address homelessness in Wichita.

The Choose Topeka program, offering cash incentives for job seekers to move to Shawnee County, is now targeting Latino immigrants. With a growing Hispanic population in Topeka and dual-language education, the city aims to attract Spanish-speaking individuals. The program's success in driving economic growth and higher salaries may lead to more Latino residents relocating to the area.

By Savannah Hawley-Bates - Kansas News Service Jackson County's Office of the Juvenile Officer charged two people under 18 with...

By Dylan Lysen - Kansas News Service A Kansas House committee appears to be following through on a lawmaker’s...

By Suzanne Perez - Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — A new state law that goes into effect next fall lets...

By Suzanne Perez - Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — As first-graders file through the cafeteria line at Earhart Elementary School...

By Celia Hack - Kansas News Service BUTLER COUNTY – About 10 miles north of El Dorado on U.S. Highway...