LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The last two Kansas counties that require residents to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 will keep the mandates in place for now to discuss new federal guidelines that…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer need to wear masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings, effective immediately, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday. The state…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly doesn’t plan early withdraw of Kansas from the $300-a-week federal unemployment benefit to encourage more people to return to work amid complaints by employers of a labor shortage. Republicans in…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer need to wear masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings, effective immediately, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday. The state…

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas farmers are expected to harvest a bountiful winter wheat crop this season, according to a government forecast released Wednesday. The National Agricultural Statistics Service estimated that the Kansas wheat crop…

TOPEKA — State Rep. Steven Howe took an unusual incursion into national politics Wednesday by denouncing Donald Trump’s bitter condemnation of Congresswoman Liz Cheney for accusing the former president for inspiring the January assault on…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration revealed plans Wednesday for state agencies to return to normal operations on June 13. State offices have been closed or provided limited public access for more than a year…

TOPEKA — A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature last week will expand the usage period on short-term health insurance plans if approved by Gov. Laura Kelly. “Short-term limited duration” insurance policies are aimed at…

TOPEKA — Three Kansas Democrats formed the nucleus of a new nonprofit providing financial, strategic and logistical support for a year-round volunteer operation that reaches out to low-turnout voters in support of progressive candidates and…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas reported Monday that more than 2 million coronavirus vaccine shots have been administered in the state, as the federal government detailed plans to distribute nearly $1 billion in aid to…