Shawn Koch saved hundreds of threatening emails from her ex, Christopher Koch. He threatened to kill her, get her fired, keep their children from her and ruin her life.
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Problem gambling skyrockets in Kansas as betting gets easier
A 2025 survey of more than 1,500 Kansans found that people are betting more often than they used to. Legalized sports betting is one reason for the increase.
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Kansas attorney general says state has lost $10.4 million in food assistance. Is that true?
The federal government is trying to withhold funds from the state. But there is a way Kansas can keep the money.
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Kansas Republicans say the state will lose $10.4 million on Sept. 19
The federal government asked for Social Security numbers, addresses and other personal information from food assistance recipients in Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly won’t hand it over.
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Kansas lacks high-quality opioid addiction treatment programs, KU study finds
People trying to kick addiction should have access to medical detox programs, but these treatments aren’t widely offered in Kansas.
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Kansas foster children might miss class because of school enrollment issues
Foster children moving to new homes might mean a new school district. That means education records, course credits and other information need to be transferred to a new school. That can delay enrollment.
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One Big Beautiful Bill will close grocery stores and create new food deserts in Kansas
Researchers and grocery stores say the Republican-backed law only makes it harder for grocery stores to survive, and the profit margins are already low.
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Kansas might pay $80 million under SNAP cuts from Big Beautiful Bill
Federal legislation is making Kansas pay more for food assistance, but the state can lower its bill.
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Kansas inspector wants more scrutiny of foster care group homes amid complaints
Congregate care facilities house foster children in settings ranging from drop-in day programs to inpatient mental health care. Advocates say these buildings need more oversight to curb suspected abuse of children.
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Panasonic is scaling back production at its De Soto factory but can still get all taxpayer incentives from Kansas
Panasonic is investing billions of dollars in a state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto, Kansas. But the company is slowing down full production in response to the Trump administration’s clean energy policies and slumping Tesla sales.