A 76-year-old Rhode Island woman nearly lost $70,000 in a sophisticated phone scam as criminals impersonating law enforcement increasingly target seniors, prompting banks to strengthen fraud ...

Kansas moves to limit cellphone use in schools and restrict handheld phone use in school and construction zones.

A Wichita-based organization, the Holy Kingdom of Judah, is preparing to host a community gun buyback event later this month, ...

Ballet Wichita’s “Breaking Barriers” uses contemporary dance to reflect on the historic Dockum sit-in April 3–4 at the B-29 Doc Hangar.

KC Tenants names organizer Jenay Manley director as founder Tara Raghuveer shifts to national tenant organizing efforts.

Kansas City voters will decide April 7 whether to renew the city’s 1% earnings tax, a major revenue source funding nearly half of city operations.

Illinois voters delivered a series of decisive results in Tuesday’s primary elections, putting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on a clear path toward the U.S. Senate while closing the door on […] ...

Missouri’s Medicaid doula program is showing early success as lawmakers consider expanding visits to improve maternal health ...

Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation that would restore voting rights to tens of thousands of residents currently unable to vote because of felony convictions. Under current Missouri law, ...

Historic WNBA labor deal could raise average player salaries above $500,000 while improving revenue sharing, travel and housing ...