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State News August 6, 2025 - 5:04 pm

Police investigate a Kansas city council member’s citizenship after a complaint left via voicemail

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Lenexa City Councilmember Melanie Arroyo revealed that police had recently investigated her citizenship status and required her to prove her citizenship after a false allegation made in a voicemail.

State Government August 6, 2025 - 9:40 am

Housing progress in Kansas may slow with state, federal cuts to programs 

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The housing industry in Kansas faces a rollback of funding on the state and federal levels, rising building costs, inflation and tariffs, which could affect the progress made to address a dire need for housing in communities across the state.

State Government August 4, 2025 - 2:23 pm

Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration for federal funding losses

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly joined 22 other states and Washington, D.C., in suing the Trump administration for terminating federal funding, which she said has led to cuts to state agriculture, health and safety programs “on a whim.”

State News August 1, 2025 - 9:44 am

Federal Leavenworth prison modifies conditions for migrants after letters reveal squalor

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Problems linger in a Kansas federal prison holding immigrant detainees, even after altering some practices that a coalition of lawyers, civil rights groups and advocates revealed were harmful to those inside.

Business August 1, 2025 - 9:01 am

Evergy receives Missouri approval to build gas plants, solar farms after Kansas thumbs up

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Missouri utility regulators on Thursday approved Evergy’s request to build three natural gas plants and two solar farms, freeing the company to move forward with infrastructure projects that will cost more than $2.75 billion.

Crime & Courts July 31, 2025 - 10:49 am

Kansas woman owes landlord $21,000 in late fees, Supreme Court rules 

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

A Kansas woman owes more than $21,000 in late fees for failing to pay her rent in 2020, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled last week.

State Government July 30, 2025 - 9:43 am

Kansas election for attorney general in 2026 may become a repeat of 2022 showdown

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Democrat Chris Mann, of Lawrence, said Wednesday the time had come to declare his candidacy for attorney general in a bid to unseat Republican incumbent Kris Kobach in 2026.

State Government July 29, 2025 - 8:07 am

Kansas could lose millions after Congress cut SNAP funds. Thousands may go hungry

by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service

State lawmakers must soon decide whether to cover extra costs to provide food assistance after federal cuts. If they don’t, food banks and pantries alone can’t make up the difference.

Business July 28, 2025 - 9:34 am

Federal energy policy u-turn, planned gas plants put Kansans at risk, expert says

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

The future of green energy is challenged almost daily by federal decisions that affect the Kansas utility industry, according to an environmentalist who has spent most of her career focused on practical solutions to climate and energy challenges. 

Crime & Courts July 25, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Georgia man gets lifetime hunting ban in Kansas for illegal deer kills featured on his YouTube show

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

A Georgia man who admitted to illegally killing deer in Kansas and featuring the kills on his YouTube hunting show will pay $25,000 in fines and restitution, and is forever banned from hunting in Kansas.

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