August 15, 2023 Last words revealed from matriarch of small town paper who died after dubious police raid: 'Hitler tactics' A small town Kansas woman whose family bought their storied local newspaper to thwart a corporate takeover died after a controversial police raid on her newsroom.
August 13, 2023 Kansas police raid newspaper's office, publisher's home to seize records; reporter injured Kansas police raided a local newspaper's newsroom and its publisher's home, seizing devices and reporting materials and injuring a reporter's hand.
August 11, 2023 Energy Department invests $1.2 billion in 2 carbon removal projects The largest "engineered carbon removal" investment in the history of the United States was announced by the Energy Department. The department awarded $1.2 billion to two projects.
August 9, 2023 Kansas deputy shoots, kills armed man who allegedly made threats in a rural home An armed man who allegedly made threats in a rural Kansas home was fatally shot by a deputy responding to 911 calls. The suspect was killed after shooting at the the ground.
August 8, 2023 Utah, Kansas state courts set to hear arguments regarding new abortion laws post-Roe v. Wade Kansas and Utah state courts will hear arguments on Aug. 8, 2023, regarding challenges to new abortion laws. State courts have become key venues in fights over abortion since last year.
August 8, 2023 Kansas police officer dies from injuries day after being shot while responding to car theft A 29-year-old Kansas police officer who was shot by a suspect after responding to a car theft died from his injuries on Monday, according to officials.
August 7, 2023 Kansas convenience store shooting leaves suspect dead, officer hospitalized A convenience store shooting left an officer hospitalized and the suspect dead. Police encountered the suspect while looking for a reportedly stolen car.
August 6, 2023 Kansas suspect arrested for DUI, accused of fighting with officers at Wisconsin hospital Kansas resident Giovanny Zendejas-Castellanos fought with officers in a hospital after being charged with operating while intoxicated, a stolen gun charge and others crimes.
August 2, 2023 Restaurant at center of Jackson Mahomes controversy shuts down The Aspens Restaurant and Lounge in Overland Park, Kansas, is available for lease after it announced it would be "closed until further notice."
August 2, 2023 Kansas Jayhawks hire longtime basketball coach Doc Sadler as analyst Doc Sadler, a prolific college basketball coach, has been hired as an analyst at the University of Kansas, marking his return to the program.