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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.

Senator Moran brings together law enforcement for roundtable on crime challenges in Garden City

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), convened a roundtable in Garden City with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.

Senator Marshall urges support for Trump-led negotiations to end Ukraine conflict

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas has published an opinion piece in The Washington Times, arguing that the ongoing war in Ukraine can only be resolved by understanding the region’s history, analyzing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s...

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Kansas this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 16

By A. F. Massey | Aug 26, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 9.

Senator Marshall addresses criticism over DHS immigration enforcement in Kansas

By W. T. Rodgers | Aug 25, 2025

On August 19, the Democratic Caucus of the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate sent a letter to U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran, both Republicans from Kansas, criticizing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

WSU Tech breaks ground on new National Center for Aviation Training facility

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 25, 2025

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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.

Senator Marshall leads discussion on supporting mental health for Kansas first responders

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) convened a roundtable in Wichita on Tuesday to discuss the mental health needs of law enforcement officers and first responders.

Senator Roger Marshall visits Reno County as part of 100-stop Kansas tour

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) continued his 100-stop tour last week with several visits in Reno County.

USDA ends funding for solar panel projects on productive U.S. farmland

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent decision to halt the use of federal funds for installing solar panels on productive farmland.

Court removes lesser prairie-chicken from endangered list; Sen. Moran supports ruling

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has expressed support for a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to remove the lesser...

Kansas lawmakers urge presidential disaster declaration after June storms

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, along with fellow Kansas lawmakers including Sen.

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.

Senator Marshall discusses lack of progress in Alaska Russia-Ukraine peace talks

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spoke on Newsmax’s Finnerty program about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks held in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.

Sen. Moran welcomes FWS decision on Quivira National Wildlife Refuge water rights

By W. T. Rodgers | Aug 14, 2025

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has decided not to pursue water rights for the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2026, according to an announcement made on August 14, 2025. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) responded to the decision...

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