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Chairman of CASE on Public Nuisance Litigation: 'Lawyers are expanding the scope of public nuisance laws'

By Sunflower State News | Sep 18, 2025

Gerard Scimeca, Chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, said litigation has been initiated in states like Kansas through public nuisance lawsuits targeting businesses for issues such as plastic pollution and opioid abuse.

Kansas man charged with false statements during gun purchases; other indictments announced

By Sunflower State News | Aug 28, 2025

A federal grand jury in Kansas City has indicted N’Darius Sullivan, 24, of Kansas City, Kansas, on two counts of making false statements during separate firearm purchases.

Kansas Department of Transportation honors employees' long-term service

By Sunflower State News | Aug 23, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has announced its recognition of employees who are marking significant service anniversaries in September.

KDOT partners with Basehor to lower speed limits on U.S. Highway 24/40

By Sunflower State News | Aug 23, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is collaborating with the city of Basehor to implement a speed reduction on U.S. Highway 24/40.

Kansas Ag Growth Summit marks a decade with focus on future challenges

By Sunflower State News | Aug 22, 2025

More than 300 individuals, including farmers, ranchers, business owners, educators, and policymakers from Kansas, convened on August 14 for the 10th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth.

Kansas Department of Transportation seeks public input on STIP amendment

By Sunflower State News | Aug 22, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting public feedback on a proposed amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

Rep. Derek Schmidt meets with Topeka small business owners on legislative issues

By Sunflower State News | Aug 21, 2025

Rep. Derek Schmidt, a Republican from Kansas, met with small business owners in Topeka this week to discuss legislative issues affecting their operations.

Republican River Compact Administration schedules annual meeting for August 28

By Sunflower State News | Aug 18, 2025

The Republican River Compact Administration (RRCA) is set to conduct its annual meeting on August 28, 2025, at the Cloud County Co-Op in Concordia, Kansas.

Kansas DOT opens applications for fall 2025 cost share program

By Sunflower State News | Aug 18, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of its Cost Share Program.

El Dorado man receives over 10-year sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Sunflower State News | Aug 14, 2025

A man from El Dorado, Kansas, has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse materials.

Small business optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor concerns

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3 and surpassing the 52-year average of 98.

Kansas City man receives 46-month sentence for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison following a drug trafficking investigation linked to several fentanyl overdoses.

Two Kansas men face federal charges after drug-related searches

By Sunflower State News | Aug 8, 2025

Two Kansas men are facing federal charges following search warrants executed by law enforcement earlier this week.

Kansas man charged with bank robbery; additional indictments announced

By Sunflower State News | Aug 6, 2025

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Darrel D. Gray, 65, of Benton, Kansas, on one count of bank robbery.

VA Purchase Loans in Kansas average $287,425 for Q1

By Sunflower State News | Aug 4, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Kansas in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $287,425, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kansas declines from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

By Sunflower State News | Aug 1, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Kansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $281,547, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

NFIB reports lowest small business job openings since December 2020

By Sunflower State News | Aug 1, 2025

Job openings among small business owners reached their lowest level since December 2020, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) July jobs report.

Nurse indicted in Kansas City for alleged illegal acquisition of prescription narcotics

By Sunflower State News | Jul 31, 2025

A Missouri nurse has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, on charges related to illegally obtaining controlled substances.

VA provides 1,460 home loans in Kansas totaling $412.6 million in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 29, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,460 home loans totaling $412.6 million in Kansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hunting show host banned for life in Kansas after illegal game activities