State and Region

Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo in 2005 spotted in Texas

WICHITA — One of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas, wildlife officials said. The Coastal Fisheries division of Texas Parks and Wildlife confirmed Tuesday to The Associated Press that the African flamingo — known ...

Dodge City bishop resumes duties after abuse investigation

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dodge City will resume his duties after church and civil investigations into a sexual abuse allegation did not support charges against him, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann announced Wednesday. Bishop John Brungardt, 63, ...

KU professor accused of fraud under China Initiative goes to criminal trial

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The two and a half years since her husband, Franklin Tao, was arrested have been a waking nightmare for Hong Peng and the couple’s two children. Peng said she is working three jobs while the family falls into debt from her husband’s legal expenses — and his lost ...