UPDATED: Prosecutors charge Suellentrop in DUI case
(Updated to add statement from Senate leadership)
Shawnee County prosecutors have charged Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop in connection with his arrest for reportedly driving...
KHP: No report available from senator’s arrest
The Kansas Highway Patrol said Thursday that there would not be a police report from the arrest of Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop.
Luther Ganieany,...
Gadsden flag plate draws heat in Senate
A proposal authorizing the Gadsden flag on Kansas license plates — known for its coiled snake and "Don't Tread on Me" motto — survived...
Lawmaker targets legislative immunity
Democratic state Rep. John Carmichael on Tuesday introduced a constititutional amendent eliminating legal immunity for legislators during the session.
Carmichael introduced his amendment in the...
UPDATED: Suellentrop gives up leadership responsibilities
(Updated to include statement)
Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop gave up many of his responsibilities in leadership Wednesday, a day after he was arrested on...
Judge finds no probable cause in Suellentrop arrest
A Shawnee County judge on Tuesday morning released Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop, saying there wasn't probable cause to support his arrest on charges...
Lawmakers agree on emergency management bill
(Updated to reflect agreement with legislative comments)
Lawmakers on Monday reached an agreement on a new emergency management bill that puts new checks on the...
Ryckman family reunion: Speaker’s dad elected to Senate
The Ryckmans will be reunited in the Legislature.
Ron Sr. and Ron Jr. will be back in the Legislature together after the elder Ryckman won...
UPDATED: Committee letter admonishes Coleman
(Updated to correct that Highberger signed the letter)
A special House committee issued a letter Thursday, admonishing Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, saying his conduct...
Estes dies at 74; stars will ‘flicker a bit less brightly’
(Updated to include comments from the governor and attorney general)
Republican state Sen. Bud Estes of Dodge City, described as a lawmaker with a gentle...


















