Riley County Police released their daily summary highlighting incidents including aggravated assault and burglary from April 15. The department stresses both transparency and privacy protection while encouraging public tips through Crime Stoppers.
The Senate has approved bipartisan legislation led by Senator Roger Marshall aimed at boosting investment in rural communities and key industries through changes to federal programs supporting small businesses. The…
Senator Roger Marshall questioned experts at a Senate committee hearing about pharmacy benefit managers’ impact on community pharmacies and rising prescription drug costs. Witnesses discussed issues around transparency audits for…
Of the $13.1 billion in taxes collected by Kansas in 2024, 34.5%, or $4.5 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State…
Senator Roger Marshall questioned IRS CEO Frank Bisignano about improved refund rates and agency efficiency during a Senate Finance Committee hearing held April 15. The discussion covered higher refund percentages…
Senator Jerry Moran led a Senate hearing reviewing security plans for FIFA World Cup 2026 with key agency witnesses. The discussion addressed cooperation between federal agencies and local authorities ahead…
Riley County Police detailed several arrests—including those related to manslaughter and aggravated assault—in their latest daily report dated April 15. A vehicle theft case is also under investigation as police…
Senator Roger Marshall announced most Americans will see larger tax refunds this year—upwards of $2,000-$4,000 per household—while also addressing Congressional efforts on border security funding amid rising living costs.
Senator Roger Marshall introduced three judicial nominees chosen by President Trump during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The nominees bring diverse backgrounds in law enforcement and public service across Kansas…
Senator Jerry Moran responded after House passage of new aviation safety legislation but urged stronger measures requiring advanced collision avoidance technology following last year’s fatal crash involving Flight 5342.
Senator Roger Marshall spoke alongside Senate Republicans about new tax cuts benefiting working families this Tax Day. The changes allow larger refunds for millions of Americans due to provisions like…
An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty after attempting to take confidential company data onto a flight bound for China while lying about its contents at customs checkpoints in Dallas airport…
Matthew Waits pleaded guilty in Topeka for using over $5,000 in federal health grant funds on personal purchases including sports memorabilia instead of supporting diabetes prevention efforts within the Prairie…
Kansas received $1.7 billion in total public pension contributions, ranking it 32nd in the United States in 2024, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of…
A Senate committee has advanced Sen. Jerry Moran’s bipartisan SAFEGUARDS Act aimed at ensuring airline passenger fees fund airport security improvements as originally intended. The bill now awaits consideration by…
Senator Roger Marshall spoke about national security measures involving Iran during an appearance on Newsmax’s Wake Up America program. He also discussed economic concerns facing Americans along with ongoing debates…
A Wichita man received a ten-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material while under supervised release. Officials stress that ongoing monitoring is vital for protecting…
Senator Roger Marshall urged robust funding for a key anti-drug trafficking program following proposed federal cuts. He warned reduced resources could undermine local law enforcement efforts across regions like Midwest…
Senator Jerry Moran has announced new federal funding aimed at replacing bridges in three southwest Kansas communities. The initiative is designed to improve safety and facilitate better access across rural…
Senator Roger Marshall spoke about challenges facing Kansans amid international conflict during a recent radio interview. Topics included Iran’s impact on security and gas prices, rising agricultural costs balanced by…
Senator Jerry Moran spoke with Artemis II astronauts during their return journey from space. He invited them to visit Kansas’s Cosmosphere museum while highlighting efforts that inspire future generations through…
A federal grand jury in Kansas City has indicted several Mexican nationals for alleged immigration violations and gun possession offenses as announced on April 8. Authorities stress that all defendants…
Out of the $13.1 billion in total tax revenue collected by Kansas in 2024, $4.3 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, representing a decrease from the previous…
Senator Jerry Moran welcomed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman for tours highlighting Kansan contributions to Artemis II spacecraft development. The officials visited key manufacturing sites before attending an opening ceremony at…
Four Topeka gang members were sentenced following ‘Operation Sob Story,’ which targeted drug trafficking and illegal firearms activities in Kansas. Authorities credit interagency cooperation with dismantling parts of a dangerous…
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