Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
'Swarm of Meteors' illuminate Kansas sky
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
Gov. Shapiro makes friendly bet with governors of Missouri and Kansas ahead of Super Bowl LVII
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is confident in the Philadelphia Eagles, so much so, he announced friendly bets with both Governor Mike Parson, of Missouri, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, in advance of Super Bowl LVII.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is confident in the Philadelphia Eagles, so much so, he announced friendly bets with both Governor Mike Parson, of Missouri, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, in advance of Super Bowl LVII.
Missing dog reunited with family 8 years later: ‘I think he really remembers us’
Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.
Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.
Dog shoots and kills man in 'hunting-related accident,' Kansas authorities say
Authorities say a dog riding in a pickup truck stepped on a loaded rifle in the back seat, causing it to fire.
Authorities say a dog riding in a pickup truck stepped on a loaded rifle in the back seat, causing it to fire.
21-year-old Kansas man arrested, accused of kidnapping 3 children
A 21-year-old man is accused of going on a 24 hour kidnapping spree involving three children.
A 21-year-old man is accused of going on a 24 hour kidnapping spree involving three children.
Baby chimp at Kansas zoo who won over hearts on social media found dead in mother's arms
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
An animal care team at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, said the chimpanzee infant was found dead and cradled in his mother Mahale’s arms.
Massive oil spill in Kansas biggest in Keystone history, federal data finds
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
Tearjerking video: Chimpanzee reunited with newborn baby after nearly 2-day separation
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.
The baby was separated from his mother for nearly two days following his birth because he was having difficulty breathing, according to the zoo.
Kansas man sentenced to nearly 6 years for performing illegal autopsies
Authorities say Shawn Parcells made more than $1.1 million from more than 350 clients for autopsies, most of which he did not perform.
Authorities say Shawn Parcells made more than $1.1 million from more than 350 clients for autopsies, most of which he did not perform.
USA Mullet Championships: Wisconsin teen, boy win first prize in separate divisions
Emmitt Bailey from Menomonie and Cayden Kershaw from Wausau won the top prizes in the teen and kids divisions.
Emmitt Bailey from Menomonie and Cayden Kershaw from Wausau won the top prizes in the teen and kids divisions.
Kansas abortion vote shows limits of Republicans' strength
Last week, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on abortion.
Last week, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on abortion.
Kansas voters overwhelmingly reject abortion amendment ban
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
Watch: Man leaps into pool to rescue drowning 4-year-old with autism
Authorities said Xavier Rigney, 4, briefly got out of his mother's sight and somehow made his way through a locked fence before jumping into the pool.
Authorities said Xavier Rigney, 4, briefly got out of his mother's sight and somehow made his way through a locked fence before jumping into the pool.
Warnings for critical wildfire conditions issued across US Southwest
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Red flag warnings of critical fire conditions were issued by the National Weather Service in eight states.
Kansas man charged in wife’s death allegedly told police ‘God told him to kill her’
Police say a former University of Kansas soccer goalie has been killed and her husband has been charged with first-degree murder in her death.
Police say a former University of Kansas soccer goalie has been killed and her husband has been charged with first-degree murder in her death.
Country Crock makes 'buttery smooth' whiskey to highlight sustainable farming practice
Country Crock is going boozy. Cover Crop Whiskey was developed to raise awareness for sustainable farming and to help ensure healthy soil in the future.
Country Crock is going boozy. Cover Crop Whiskey was developed to raise awareness for sustainable farming and to help ensure healthy soil in the future.
'It's devastating': Significant damage reported after tornadoes move through Kansas
Only minor injuries have been reported at this time
Only minor injuries have been reported at this time