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...
Kobach nominates former federal prosecutor as KBI director
Republican Attorney General-elect Kris Kobach is nominating former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi to run the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
Mattivi had run unsuccessfully against Kobach...
Audit says Commerce lacks policies that prevent hiring of staffer with criminal background
The Kansas Commerce Department had inadequate policies and procedures that would ferret out job applicants with criminal histories similar to the background of a...
House panel revives enhanced penalties for assaulting sports refs
A House committee has breathed new life into legislation that would make abusing sports officials a crime.
The House Federal and State Affairs Committee on...
House passes sheriffs election amendment
The Kansas House on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment that would ensure that county sheriffs are an elected position.
The House voted 97-24 to pass the...
UPDATED: House approves bill toughening penalties for harming police dogs
The Kansas House on Wednesday approved a bill toughening the penalties for injuring or killing a police dog, responding to the case of a...
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...
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...
NEW: Lawmaker arrested in Topeka early Monday morning
Topeka Police arrested Republican state Rep. Carl Maughan and booked him at the Shawnee County jail early Monday morning on various driving-related charges.
Maughan was...
KHP superintendent reports an upswing in recruiting classes
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeing an upturn in recruiting with new classes of trooper candidates this year that will at least double the...
