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The judge ruled the recently drawn map violates provisions in the state constitution related to free speech, voting and equal protection rights to favor Republican candidates by putting parts of Wyandotte County and Lawrence in districts where Democrats have little chance to win.

Trust Women's clinic in Wichita is preparing for a new wave of clients from Oklahoma seeking services when their home state enacts an abortion ban in August.

Nearly 1,000 people who chop down a Bradford or other Callery pear in their yards this spring will get to pick a free native tree.

The state is heading toward a landmark ruling, regardless of which side the courts take.

Supporters of the bill say this will prevent “policing for profit” while making the system easier to navigate.

Black children are overrepresented in the foster care system, and that has created a demand for more Black foster parents to give kids a more familiar environment after being taken from their biological families.

Evidence is mounting that good Samaritan laws save lives. Kansas is one of just a few states without a law to encourage people to call 911 if a friend is overdosing.

Legislators have discussed multiple proposals to change the state’s reliance on fines and fees. Some want the state to make even broader changes.

Since August 2020, more than 200 people have started treatment for drug addiction at the Crawford County Jail. Most continued their treatment after leaving jail.

Republicans in the House voted to override the governor's veto of the redistricting plan Wednesday, which was the last step to approving the map over Democratic opposition.

Kinship placements can be a better option than a licensed foster home, but kinship parents say they need more support

The veto of the map redrawing the state's congressional districts sets up Republicans for a likely override attempt in the Statehouse.