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$10 million federal grant to KU Cancer Center like an injection of hope for researchers, patients
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran wrapped a tour of the KU Health System campus Friday by celebrating a federal appropriation of $10 million for the KU Cancer Center and $10 million earmark for acquisition of sophisticated cardiovascular equipment.
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Kansas woman says effort to recount abortion vote depends on ‘God moving in people’s lives’
Melissa Leavitt says her ability to raise money to pay for a statewide hand recount of votes on the constitutional amendment on abortion rights will “have a lot to do with God moving in people’s lives.”
Kansas foster care provider sues former leaders over alleged financial misconduct
The former CEO, chief counsel and IT director for Saint Francis Ministries used their positions to enrich themselves and their friends as the charity neared financial insolvency, according to allegations made in state and federal lawsuits.
FBI moves to seize bank deposits in alleged $10 million fraud of Kansas foster care provider
Federal prosecutors moved to seize $700,000 in a civil asset forfeiture case alleging a former IT employee defrauded Saint Francis Ministries of millions of dollars while the nonprofit was under contract with the state of Kansas to provide foster care and adoption services.
Attorneys argue juries should know they don’t need to convict on unpopular abortion and drug laws
Jury nullification is allowed, but few know about this legal process because courts don’t tell juries they have this power.
Olathe mom who was ejected from a school board meeting loses first round of her free speech lawsuit
An Olathe woman who lost her race for Olathe school board and was later removed from a board meeting has lost her bid to prevent the board from enforcing its new policy governing public comments at meetings.
Kansas ranks 17th in U.S. on child well-being in terms of economic, health, education metrics
A national survey of child well-being revealed Kansas ranked in the top 10 in terms of their financial security but the state performed modestly in key health, education and community factors.
High-profile Kansas trial hinges on ‘jealousy, rage and obsession’ — without physical evidence
A Shawnee County prosecutor on Friday told jurors to forget about science as he laid out the circumstantial evidence connecting Dana Chandler to the 20-year-old killings of her ex-husband and his fiancee.
Kansas doctors stress need to stay vigilant as monkeypox becomes a public health emergency
Kansas doctors are hoping to combat misinformation and general fatigue toward infection control protocols as a new public health emergency emerges, this time for monkeypox.
8 Kansas residents have been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Here are their names
Kansans charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol include alleged members of the Proud Boys, a Topeka City Council candidate and others who’ve since expressed regret for their actions.
Democratic AG candidate Mann declares Kansas GOP rival Kobach a ‘threat to democracy’
Democratic attorney general candidate Chris Mann alleged Thursday that Republican opponent Kris Kobach presented a threat to democracy and was fixated on initiating long-distance ideological and legal conflict with President Joe Biden.