Kelly Signs Flint Hills Bill to Shield Prairie from Development

Gov. Laura Kelly signed a landmark bill restricting development in Kansas' Flint Hills, safeguarding one of the world's last tallgrass prairies. The measure builds on two decades of protections amid booming wind energy. Conservationists hail it as a win for the ecosystem spanning 11 Kansas counties.

May 4

Wichita Duo Busted in $15K South Central KS Burglary Spree

Wichita police caught two suspects red-handed during a burglary, linking them to a rash of storage unit break-ins that stole over $15,000 in property. The arrests in Sedgwick County are a major win for public safety amid rising thefts in South Central Kansas. Charles Davis Jr. and Michelle Estep now face seven burglary counts.

May 4

Kansas Highway Patrol Ramps Up Speed Traps After Fatal Crash Surge

May 4