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KBI seeks $114.4 million for new headquarters and exit from ‘horrible’ neighborhood in Topeka
The director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation proposed construction of a $114.4 million headquarters to replace buildings that subjected employees to fire-safety dangers and security threats from “homeless people and drug addicts.”
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KU Health System is third local hospital network requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all workers
The KU Health System is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations of all employees, students, contractors and volunteers, becoming the third area hospital system to do so. It’s giving workers until Dec. 1 to get vaccinated.
Wichita’s Trust Women abortion clinic preparing for influx of patients from Texas
The number of telephone calls from out-of-state women seeking abortion services surged at the Trust Women clinic in Wichita following implementation of a Texas law prohibiting the procedure in most instances after six weeks of pregnancy.
Judge tosses lawsuit backed by Kansas AG challenging Biden’s ‘social cost of carbon’ calculation
A federal judge found a group of Republican attorneys general lacked the standing to sue President Joe Biden’s administration for taking steps to consider the “social cost of carbon” in federal regulations.
Do U.S. teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents’ will? It depends on where they live
In some states, minors can legally decide for themselves whether they would like to get vaccinated. In Kansas, minors may consent to health care at the age of 16.
Dillons, state of Kansas collaborating on COVID-19 vaccination incentive
Gov. Laura Kelly and the Dillons grocery store chain Tuesday launched a new COVID-19 vaccination incentive program in a dozen Kansas counties, delivering $50 per dose or a total of $100 for individuals 12 years or older who volunteer to accept shots.
Landing in the hospital with COVID-19 is getting more expensive; here’s why
If you come down with a nasty case of COVID-19, here are the key things to worry about — moneywise — as you brace for the financial fallout.
Jeff Colyer diagnosed with prostate cancer, ends campaign for Kansas governor
TOPEKA — Jeff Colyer announced Monday he was ending his campaign for Kansas governor and […]
Incomplete data renders audit of Kansas mental health and substance abuse programs inconclusive
State legislative auditors say data gaps and broad definitions limited the conclusions and recommendations they could provide in a recent review of Kansas’ most common mental health and substance abuse programs.
Kansas mother grapples with ‘sucker punch’ of 4-year-old’s COVID-19 infection
Jenna Sutter Brown’s 4-year-old daughter couldn’t sleep last week. Hazel had bad congestion, a barking cough, a fever, and allergy-like symptoms. Her parents didn’t yet know the girl had COVID-19.
Getting married next month? Apply for your marriage license today
If you’re getting married in September and you need a Kansas marriage license, the time to apply for it is right now.