Kansas

A state lawmaker said the Unified Government's ordinance to support the Chiefs deal exerts too much power over Kansas negotiations. County leaders believe he's mistaken.

Olathe's police chief says an officer has faced undisclosed disciplinary action after calling an ICE hotline and directing federal agents to the location of a traffic stop in February.

The defense contractor also said certain employees will be furloughed for three weeks starting June 15.

Pharmacy technicians at the University of Kansas Health System narrowly lost their May union election. But nearly 40% of the ballots arrived in the mail late, potentially changing the results. So far, the Kansas state board hasn't counted them, but organizers are demanding a redo.

After the presentation, Rep. Nikki McDonald, an Olathe Democrat, task force member and teacher, said “return on investment” language restricts a rounded approach to funding education.

Proposed constitutional change on Aug. 4 ballot could upend merit-selection system

At the end of May, tax collections totaled nearly $704 million, which was $42.5 million or 6.4% above projections and 7% higher than the same time last year.

Task force recommendations on state board’s June meeting agenda

A scroll of candidates from across the state will compete on Aug. 4 to get a spot on voters’ ballots in the Nov. 3 election. Many are running for elected office for the first time.

Federal mortality data shows reveals a 16% decrease in so-called "deaths of despair" caused by alcohol, drugs and suicide, but cuts to public health infrastructure may make it challenging for the trend to continue.