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A proposed steakhouse and multiple-floor apartment complex along W. Chicago Road in downtown Sturgis continues to move forward.

Kansas Republicans moved to delay negotiations of the $4 billion contracts for insurance companies managing the state’s Medicaid system

As Brad Heppner faces allegations of fraud and an SEC investigation from past deals, Kansas legislators still support the unique business he describes as a pawn shop for rich people.

Hesston, Kansas, native and Dallas businessman Brad Heppner has plans to bring a grocery store, retail and chapel to his home town along with his "technology-enabled fiduciary financial institution." As he faces allegations of fraud and the SEC investigates his former business, Kansas legislators continue to support his unique business.

Hesston, Kansas, native and Dallas businessman Brad Heppner has plans to bring a grocery store, retail and chapel to his home town along with his "technology-enabled fiduciary financial institution." As he faces allegations of fraud and an SEC investigation from past deals, Kansas legislators continue to support his unique business.

Jackalyn Schrader, a West Newton resident, was alone in her backyard shed when she first heard gunshots coming from her neighbor’s air rifle. 

A push for more accountability from Kansas law enforcement agencies that seize cash, cars and contraband — often without filing criminal charges against the owner — has generated a wealth of new information. But the numbers often don’t add up.

A recent Kansas Reflector report showed public reporting of civil asset forfeitures was sorely lacking. Transparency shouldn't be ignored.

Kansas police have reported seizing more than $9.5 million in cash and $2.5 million in property since a new state law took effect in July 2019. But a review of nearly 2,000 reports found widespread inconsistencies in how those seizures are logged — or if they're even reported at all.

Under legislation signed by Gov. Laura Kelly, attendees can now more widely consume alcohol at the Kansas State Fair.