Man arrested in southeast Kansas after police pursuit

A police chase took place in and around Baxter Springs on Thursday. It happened in Cherokee County after police tried to stop a pickup truck in Baxter Springs. The driver fled, eventually leaving the vehicle. A police dog and a drone were used in the multi …

“Oh God, the Mess!”: Peter Wolf and Danny Fields Revisit the Backroom at Max’s Kansas City

Peter Wolf, photographed by Danny Fields. Peter Wolf, onetime lead singer of the J. Geils Band, is a rock star,  pioneer radio D.J., painter, sex symbol, A-list wit, and now, with the publication of his memoir, Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters …

Mailbag Friday | Kansas City Royals Podcast

We answer as many questions as we can in the newest edition of "Mailbag Friday"! Host Jack Johnson gives his thoughts on "Locked On Royals"! Author: myfoxzone.com Published: 12:29 PM CDT April 11, 2025 Updated: 12:29 PM CDT April 11, …

Park over I-670 in downtown Kansas City to be named after former U.S. Senator

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt was instrumental in helping local and state officials secure federal funding for the more than $200 million cap over Interstate 670 in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. For his efforts, officials announced Friday …

Kansas lawmakers alter bidding process for Medicaid services after Aetna loses state contract

TOPEKA — A major health insurance company lost out on a bid to continue its role as one of Kansas’ Medicaid providers, and the state Legislature passed a law to avoid a repeat. Aetna Better Health of Kansas embroiled itself last year in legal battles with …

Where could Kansas basketball be ranked to start 2025-26 season?

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball is going to attempt to bounce back from back-to-back disappointing seasons, when it tips off at the start of the 2025-26 campaign. The 2023-24 season ended without a Big 12 Conference title, a departure in the second round of …

Kansas lawmakers override governor veto, child support from conception becomes law

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A new Kansas law outlines policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them. The Kansas Legislature’s Republican supermajorities on Thursday …

Inside the Kansas State House: Lawmakers work to revive vetoed bills in final session

Kansas lawmakers have decided not to take the governor's "No" for an answer. They're in what's called the veto session when the legislature tries to override vetoes. From start to finish, it was an unusual day at the Kansas State …

Miss Kansas Pre-Teen helping children in foster care

Kansas Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Budget Bill

Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. “While I appreciate the bipartisan effort that went into crafting this bill, I remain concerned about the long-term …