UPDATED: Bill seeks more transparency in fatal police shootings
(Updated to reflect Police Chiefs Association Comment)
A Johnson County legislator on Monday introduced a bill that would demand more disclosure about fatal police shootings...
KHP seeks $23 million to replace aging aircraft
For almost 60 years, the Kansas Highway Patrol has protected the public from the sky.
It's helped hunt down fugitives. It's helped search for missing...
KBI rolls out seized property database, website
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation met its deadline Monday, unveiling a new website that will give the public a look at property that's been...
Legislature passes protections for domestic abuse victims
Domestic violence victims could more easily break costly leases to seek refuge from abusive relationships under legislation sent to the governor on Friday.
The House...
Bill giving housing protections to domestic violence victims passes Senate
Domestic violence victims could more easily break costly leases to seek refuge from abusive relationships under a bill passed by the Kansas Senate late...
Lawmakers consider housing protections for domestic violence victims
The Lenexa pastry chef had just quit her job and launched a new business when she was assaulted by her husband last fall.
She left...
Trial lawyers say bill could shield authorities from police-chase lawsuits
Lawmakers are wrestling with a bill that critics say could shield law enforcement from some lawsuits arising from police chases gone bad.
Trial lawyers are...
Bill introduced to make clergy mandatory reporters
Democratic state Sen. Tom Holland on Wednesday introduced a bill that adds clergy to a list of professionals required to report suspected child abuse...
Open-records advocates decry Judicial Council recommendation
A recent recommendation from the Kansas Judicial Council is a serious setback to opening up footage from police body cameras, open-records advocates say.
The council,...
Kansas House narrows police body camera legislation
The Kansas House on Thursday voted to approve a narrowly written bill that would make public police body camera footage in limited situations.
The House...
