State Government

Senator from Wichita retires, opening Dem seat ahead of legislative session

TOPEKA — Kansas Sen. Mary Ware announced her retirement from the state Senate on Thursday, leaving open a Wichita-area seat ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Ware, a Democrat, did not cite a reason, and her retirement was effective immediately. Ware, a retail store owner, replaced ...

South Koreans, Kansans can exchange driver’s licenses under new collaborative deal

TOPEKA — South Korean residents who move to Kansas are able to exchange their driver’s licenses for state credentials under an agreement solidified Monday, and Kansans can do the same in South Korea. The agreement established a mutual recognition of licensing standards, and the Kansas ...