State Government

November election could shift Kansas State Board of Education to the right

WICHITA — The race for five seats on the Kansas State Board of Education could dramatically shift the board’s political makeup, which could reshape academic standards or the way schools approach social-emotional learning. Currently, four of the 10 board members — Michelle Dombrosky, ...

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly honors Gold Star families

Topeka — A First Infantry Division brass band played while people laid gold roses before a wreath on the south lawn of the Kansas Statehouse on Thursday to honor family members who died while serving their country. The third annual Gold Star families ceremony honored the more than 6,500 ...

KU’s $10M request for architecture school expansion wins preliminary approval

The University of Kansas’ hope of winning $10 million in state funding to help spur an expansion of its architecture and design school has cleared one hurdle. The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday unanimously agreed to recommend the request to the Kansas Legislature when it convenes in ...