Will Kansas Republicans take back the governor’s office? Can they hold the Senate seat for another six years? Suddenly, neither answer looks certain. But history suggests caution before counting them out. After all, for decades Republicans have weathered all sorts of political ...

Hang around the finances of college athletics for just a little bit and one fact will become abundantly clear: Athletic departments are motivated to spend every dollar they get. As you would expect, the departments are led by highly competitive people, and the departments are full of highly ...

Happy National Drive Electric Week. I’ve been seeing the signs all over town touting the week. They keep producing the same question for me: Is it odd that this environmentally conscious city seemingly has more electric vehicle signs than electric vehicle charging stations? In fairness, the ...

The Rev. Adam Hamilton is running against Christian nationalism. Will he win? The pastor of the huge, nine-campus Church of the Resurrection in the Kansas City area, Hamilton was recently attacked on X by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. Reposting a clip from a sermon in which Hamilton called for ...

The migratory pattern of the Jayhawk has officially broadened. After last week’s sighting in London, I believe the species notes in a birdwatching field guide may read like this: Brilliant plumage, pronounced beak, tepid offense, special teams inconsistently special. Yes, the actual football ...

Have you heard about the federal government’s plan to begin denying large batches of background checks for firearms purchases if any one such background check came back inaccurate? The system would work this way: People who purchase a gun from a federally-licensed dealer already are required ...