TOPEKA — The Kansas House gathered the two-thirds majority Wednesday to initiate an override of Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of legislation stripping federally funded food assistance from people 50 to 59 years of age not…

TOPEKA — The GOP-dominated House overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of three anti-abortion laws Wednesday over objections about state-mandated misinformation, alienating OB-GYN workers and ignoring the will of voters. Republican leaders have pursued anti-abortion…

TOPEKA — Senators failed to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a flat tax proposal that primarily benefits the state’s wealthiest residents.  The final tally during the Wednesday override attempt was 26-14, one vote short…

TOPEKA — Kansas teachers of the year rallied at the Statehouse to push for a clean K-12 education funding bill, joined by Gov. Laura Kelly in an attempt to sway lawmakers before the veto override…

TOPEKA — Hesston state Rep. Stephen Owens expressed dismay Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill reducing state taxes by a combined $1.4 billion over three years and had the audacity to recommend the one-time handout…

EMPORIA — An Oklahoma-based healthcare company has plans to open an urgent care center in Emporia. Xpress Wellness Urgent Care, a private company that provides same-day treatment for children and adults suffering from non-life-threatening illnesses…

PARSONS — Parsons police arrested a local woman after she led them on a chase Thursday. According to the Parsons Sun, Kristen Mattox-Graham had been pulled over, but sped off after officers told her she…

HUTCHINSON — After admitting to multiple rape charges, including indecent liberties with a minor, a former Hutchinson Police officer awaits sentencing in May. The Hutchinson News reported Todd W. Allen, who served as a police…

The Kansas Department of Transportation said crews will begin resurfacing K-58 in Greenwood and Coffey counties the week of May 8.  The 32-mile surface recycle project, followed by a chip seal, runs east from K-99…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials won’t be allowed to use environmental, social and governance factors in investing public funds or deciding who receives government contracts because the state’s Democratic governor is allowing a Republican…