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Media October 3, 2023

Kansas police chief resigns after raid on local newspaper drew First Amendment concerns

Marion County Police Chief Gideon Cody resigned on Monday after he was suspended following an August 11 raid against a local newspaper and its owners.

Digital Originals October 2, 2023

Energy company 'doubling down on costly, dirty coal' to power massive EV battery plant

Panasonic's $4 billion EV plant is drawing criticism after the shutdown of a Kansas coal plant was halted in order to fulfill its' massive electricity demand.

CRIME September 28, 2023

Youth pastor who allegedly tried to kill wife, 5 children was afraid of being evicted from home: affidavit

Kansas youth pastor Matthew Richards, accused of stabbing his wife and five children at their Shawnee home on Sept. 16, was afraid of being evicted, according to police.

Bullying September 28, 2023

Heartbroken mom rages over reasons for teen daughter’s suicide

The Kansas mother of Jaylee Chillson, who fatally shot herself in front of a deputy after years of bullying, said she is "angry with those that hurt my baby."

Air Force September 27, 2023

Child dies at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas, officials say

The McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, announced Wednesday that a child has died there and that an investigation in underway.

Kansas September 26, 2023

Kansas store worker charged with murder after fight ends in death of suspected shoplifter

Carl Kemppainen was arrested last week in connection with the death of a 23-year-old suspected shoplifter outside an O'Reilly Auto Parts store in Kansas.

Kansas September 25, 2023

Kansas House Judiciary Committee head to step down

Republican Kansas state Rep. Fred Patton, the chairman of the state's House Judiciary Committee, has announced his intent to vacate his seat next month.

Border security September 20, 2023

GOP senators raise national security concerns over release of Chinese nationals into US at southern border

Republican senators are sounding the alarm about a sharp increase in Chinese migrants entering the U.S. from the southern border, arguing that it raises national security concerns.

US September 19, 2023

Pregnant mom, 2 young sons found dead inside RV

A Kansas mother of three with a fourth on the way has died, along with two of her sons, due to apparent carbon monoxide poisoning while they were at a motocross racetrack.

CRIME September 18, 2023

Youth pastor allegedly tried to kill wife, 5 children before setting home on fire: police

A Kansas youth pastor is accused of attempting to kill his wife and five children in their Shawnee home on Sept. 16 and then trying to set the house on fire.

Kansas September 12, 2023

Kansas high school in need recieves $5M donation from former graduate's estate

The estate of a former Highland Park High School graduate has made a $5 million donation to the school, which is located in a disadvantaged Topeka neighborhood.