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 5

Kansas Highway Patrol Ramps Up Speed Traps After Fatal Crash Surge

Deadly wrecks on Kansas interstates have spiked, prompting the Kansas Highway Patrol to launch aggressive anti-speeding patrols. With risks doubling every 10 mph over 50, troopers target major routes like I-70 and the Turnpike. Drivers face stiffer enforcement amid a statewide push to curb reckless acceleration.

May 5

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

May 5