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Federal data says Kansas led nation in economic growth for 3rd quarter of 2023

Wednesday, January 3

The Kansas economy grew by 9.7 percent in the 3rd quarter -- the fastest clip in the nation, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.In the 2nd quarter of 2023, Kansas’ economy grew at the second-fastest rate in the nation... Read More.

Kansas District Court Public Access Portal back online

Tuesday, January 2

The portal that allows anyone anywhere to search Kansas district court cases over the internet is back online, but its information is temporarily out of date while courts work to input case information filed on paper, according to a news release Tuesday from the... Read More.

KDADS, Sedgwick County officials to host town hall on proposed sites for regional psychiatric hospital

Tuesday, December 12

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary Laura Howard announced Monday the agency and Sedgwick County will host a public town hall meeting on Tuesday night to answer questions regarding the South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital project in Sedgwick County and gather input... Read More.

Stitt celebrates launch of Oklahoma tax credit program for private schools

Tuesday, December 12

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrated the launch of the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program last week.According to a press release from the governor's office, Stitt also revealed the Oklahoma Tax Commission received over 30,000 submissions within the first 90 minutes of launch. OTC,... Read More.

KBI: Major fentanyl and methamphetamine seizure in Wichita

Friday, December 1

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Fentanyl Impact Team announced they made a major seizure of illegal drugs, according to press release from the KBI Thursday.On Wednesday, intelligence was developed related to the movement of illicit drugs into Kansas, the KBI said.Thursday the KBI,... Read More.

Kansas Corporation Commission approves settlement agreement in Evergy rate case

Tuesday, November 21

The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a proposed settlement agreement in the Evergy rate case Tuesday morning.According to a news release from the KCC, the unanimous agreement, resolving all issues in the case, was submitted to the Commission on Sept. 29 following negotiations between KCC... Read More.

Kelly joins 25 governors calling on Congress to reauthorize ACP

Wednesday, November 15

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that she and a bipartisan group of 25 other governors signed onto a letter calling on congressional leadership to reauthorize funding to make internet access affordable.According to a news release from the governor's office, the Affordable Connectivity Program... Read More.

Kelly announces $10M+ for multi-purpose child care facilities in Hays, Lawrence and Emporia

Thursday, November 9

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund announced Wednesday the first round of Capital Projects Fund Accelerator awards, which will go to three Kansas communities to build or renovate multi-purpose community facilities.According to a news release from the governor's... Read More.

Officer-involved shooting on U.S. Highway 54 near Pratt

Tuesday, October 24

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday morning on U.S. Highway 54, about five miles west of Pratt, according to a news release from the KBI late Monday night.The Pratt County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI conduct an... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court says eFiling system still offline following security incident late last week

Monday, October 16

The Kansas Supreme Court issued Administrative Order 2023-CC-074 Monday confirming clerk offices in the appellate courts and all district courts — except the court in Johnson County — remain unable receive electronic filings at this time.According to a news release Monday, courts are open... Read More.

Stitt appoints Hathcoat as Tulsa County District Judge

Monday, October 16

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Judge Richard Hathcoat to serve as Tulsa County District Judge."Judge Hathcoat is well-equipped to preside over cases in Tulsa County, ensuring each case is treated with impartiality and integrity," Stitt stated last week. "With over 30 years of legal... Read More.

September revenues up $42M over estimate, governor’s office says

Wednesday, October 4

Tax collections for September 2023 were $991.6 million -- $42 million, or 4.4%, more than the estimate, according to a news release from the governor's office this week.Total tax collections are up $30.6 million, or 3.2%, from September 2022.“Because of my administration’s work to... Read More.