Kansas News Service

Together, the state's six major public universities — KU, K-State, Wichita State, Emporia State, Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State — offer more than 1,500 degree programs. And some experts say that’s too much.

The disparities between Wyandotte and its neighbor to the south — Johnson County — remain the most dramatic contrast in the state.

The SOUL Family program is specially designed to help older foster youth who are aging out of care.

A map drawn by legislative Republicans was thrown out by a lower court on grounds that it discriminated against people of color and Democrats.

The Kansas Livestock Association pushed for the labeling law as part of a national initiative to protect the cattle industry's meat-selling market share.

Kansas bettors will be able to place legal wagers on sporting events as early as this summer.

Guardians ad litem say their heavy caseloads make it hard to be everywhere at once. Foster parents want them to know the children they represent better.

Two years into the COVID pandemic, students aren’t returning to public school in droves. So Kansas districts are starting budget talks with pared-down enrollment numbers and tightened belts.

Advocacy groups consider the move harassment of business owners. Cannabis products are legal in Kansas only with very small amounts of hemp-derived THC.

The Kansas Legislature didn’t approve money for additional public defenders, but it did support pay raises.