Two abortion providers are suing Kansas over a handful of abortion laws. They say current laws are preventing people from accessing abortion care.
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Posted inHealth
Some Missouri and Kansas pharmacists join effort to get drug prices under control
As health insurance costs soar, lowering prescription prices could help. But that will require reforms in Jefferson City and Topeka.
Posted inKansas
Kansas foster care fails for the fourth year in a row to give enough mental health services to kids
An audit of the state system found, for the fourth year, that private agencies that run foster care aren’t getting enough children into mental health treatment programs.
Posted inState Government
‘I’m gonna torture you’: Despite nearly 200 stalking and domestic abuse charges, a Kansas man could avoid jail time
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.
Posted inRural
Can grocery stores keep rural Kansas communities vibrant?
Amid expanding food deserts and soaring prices, investments in rural Kansas are keeping small grocery stores afloat.
Posted inState Government
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.
Posted inState Government
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.
Posted inHealth
KC’s medical community takes action against a persistent problem: Physician suicide
Area hospitals, medical schools and doctors are working to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care.
Posted inState Government
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.
Posted inHealth
Who can get an updated COVID vaccine and what will it cost? Kansas City doctors say that’s still uncertain
The FDA is only recommending the new shot to people who are 65 or older or have a complicating health condition. Many doctors believe it should be given to everyone.