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Kelly Wins First Legal Sports Bet In Kansas, Donates Winnings To Patrick Mahomes’ Foundation

Tuesday, February 14

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced she will donate her Super Bowl sports bet winnings of $165, including the original $15 she wagered, to the 15 and Mahomies Foundation, Patrick Mahomes’ non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of children. Last summer, Kelly signed bipartisan legislation to... Read More.

Kelly Announces Program To Provide $1,000 Per Student For Qualifying Families

Tuesday, January 31

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has announced $1,000 for qualifying parents and guardians per child to pay for educational goods and services. According to the governor's office Tuesday, the one-time payment is possible via the creation of the Kansas Education Enrichment Program, or "KEEP." Students whose household... Read More.

Grants Approved For High-Speed Internet Providers To Expand Rural Access; $12M Set For Cowley, Surrounding Counties

Wednesday, January 18

Two broadband service providers for Cowley and surrounding counties will benefit from nearly $12 million in funding to extend high-speed internet to rural areas. According to a news release from Gov. Laura Kelly's office Tuesday, $44.5 million will be awarded to nine service providers to extend... Read More.

OSBI: Search For Missing 4-Year-Old Oklahoma Girl Now A ‘Recovery Operation’

Tuesday, January 17

The search for a missing Oklahoma girl has taken an even more sad turn. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced Monday the search for 4-year-old Athena Brownfield is now considered a recovery operation. Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with our... Read More.

Kelly Does Not Have COVID; Tuesday Result Deemed ‘False Positive’

Friday, January 13

It appears Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly did not have COVID earlier this week. “On Tuesday, after experiencing cold-like symptoms, Governor Laura Kelly tested positive for COVID-19," a statement from her office said Thursday. 'In order to be safe and transparent with Kansans, the Governor then... Read More.

Man Wearing Giant Football Mask Admits To Armed Robbery Of Ponca City Convenience Store

Thursday, January 5

A man who wore a giant football mask on his head during an armed robbery of a Ponca City convenience store in December fessed up to the crime after he was caught at a storage unit complex Tuesday. According to the City of Ponca City, Ponca... Read More.

Arrest In Murder Of Chanute Woman; Suspect Already Jailed In North Carolina On Unrelated Charges

Thursday, December 29

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest connected to the death of Elaina Asprea, of Chanute, according to a news release from the KBI Thursday. On Wednesday, Joseph R. Deluca, 37, was served an arrest warrant for second-degree... Read More.

Kelly Signs EO Banning TikTok From State-Owned Devices; First Dem Gov. To Do So

Wednesday, December 28

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed an executive order Wednesday that bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive branch agencies, boards, and commissions and their respective employees, and prohibits access on the state network. According to a... Read More.

Kobach To Nominate Mattivi As New KBI Director, Appoint Powell As Solicitor General

Monday, December 19

Kansas Attorney General-elect Kris Kobach will nominate Tony Mattivi to serve as the director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation upon taking office in January and announced the appointment of recently retired Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Anthony J. Powell to serve as solicitor... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Issues EO Banning TikTok For State Agencies, Employees And Contractors

Friday, December 9

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Thursday banning TikTok for state government agencies, employees and contractors on government networks or government-issued devices, including state-issued cellphones, computers, or any other device capable of internet connectivity. According to a news release from the governor's office,... Read More.

KBI Director Kirk Thompson Announces Retirement

Thursday, December 1

Kirk Thompson, Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, has announced his upcoming retirement, effective Jan. 10, 2023. According to a news release Thursday from Topeka, Thompson has served as KBI Director for over 11 years and has served in law enforcement for more than... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Announces Departure of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz

Tuesday, November 29

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the resignation of Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz Tuesday. According to a news release from the governor's office in Topeka, Lorenz has served as Transportation Secretary since her confirmation in March 2019 and as Chair of the Kansas... Read More.

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Kelly Wins First Legal Sports Bet In Kansas, Donates Winnings To Patrick Mahomes’ Foundation

Kelly Announces Program To Provide $1,000 Per Student For Qualifying Families

Grants Approved For High-Speed Internet Providers To Expand Rural Access; $12M Set For Cowley, Surrounding Counties

OSBI: Search For Missing 4-Year-Old Oklahoma Girl Now A ‘Recovery Operation’

Kelly Does Not Have COVID; Tuesday Result Deemed ‘False Positive’

Man Wearing Giant Football Mask Admits To Armed Robbery Of Ponca City Convenience Store

Arrest In Murder Of Chanute Woman; Suspect Already Jailed In North Carolina On Unrelated Charges

Kobach To Nominate Mattivi As New KBI Director, Appoint Powell As Solicitor General

Oklahoma Gov. Issues EO Banning TikTok For State Agencies, Employees And Contractors

KBI Director Kirk Thompson Announces Retirement

Gov. Kelly Announces Departure of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz

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