Kobach seeks to modify state law governing gender marker changes
Republican Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is asking lawmakers to pass a law requiring the sex designation on driver’s licenses and birth certificates to...
New chief justice urges lawmakers to adopt rural justice measure
New Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen on Tuesday urged lawmakers to consider a plan to offer incentives to encourage attorneys to practice...
Tensions between governor’s office, attorney general flare over death penalty opinion
A new fight between Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach and Gov. Laura Kelly's administration has erupted over a new legal opinion about the death...
Election records can be destroyed without warrant or subpoena, new A.G. opinion says
Johnson County election officials could legally destroy election documents sought by former Sheriff Calvin Hayden as part of his failed voter fraud investigation without...
Federal prosecutor warns Manhattan about judge’s comments directed at ICE agents
The top federal prosecutor in Kansas is warning Manhattan officials about a city judge who said she didn't believe that federal immigration agents should...
UPDATED: Luckert stepping down as Supreme Court chief justice
(Updated to include possible dates for retirement and further comments from Luckert about why she is stepping aside).
Marla Luckert is stepping down as chief...
Olathe attorney confirmed as top federal prosecutor in Kansas
The U.S. Senate on Thursday night confirmed Olathe attorney Ryan Kriegshauser as the top federal prosecutor in Kansas.
The Senate voted 53-43 to confirm President...
Three statewide elected officers take sides against governor in legal battle
Three Republican statewide elected officials are opposing Gov. Laura Kelly's efforts to gain legal power to bring litigation on behalf of the state.
They say...
Kansas Catholic bishops put abolishment of death penalty on ’26 agenda
The state's Catholic bishops are asking lawmakers to revisit legislation abolishing the death penalty in Kansas, an issue last seriously discussed at the Capitol...
UPDATED: Lawsuit challenges KBI marijuana raids
(Updated to include response from KBI)
A McPherson retailer and other hemp stakeholders are challenging a raid carried out by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation,...
