Burdett Loomis

Burdett Loomis, known as "Bird," died over the weekend at 76 after being a fixture on the Kansas political scene for decades.

Segment 1: The latest in state and Kansas City politics.Jason Kander announced on Monday his candidacy for mayor of Kansas City, making him the ninth…

As presidential candidates vie for votes nationwide, we ask what one vote is really worth. And if you're voting Democrat in strongly Republican Kansas,…

What images best convey the meaning of politics in America? An exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence explores this idea through photography,…