7 Kansas driving laws you should know to avoid a ticket Tim Hrenchir More than 30 states forbid all use of handheld cell phones while driving, but not Kansas. The Sunflower State maintains laws regarding cell phone use that include generally allowing adul... See more
How does Kansas rank nationally in home affordability? Tim Hrenchir All things considered, houses are more affordable in the adjoining states of Missouri and Oklahoma than in Kansas, says Rocket Mortgage, the nation's biggest online mortgage lender. The S... See more
CRIME Topekan sentenced for killing 6-month-old daughter Tim Hrenchir Topeka Capital-Journal Jan. 10, 2026, 4:06 a.m. CT A Topeka man was given prison sentences totaling 26 years, eight months on Jan. 8 for crimes linked to the March 2022 killing of his 6... See more
How 14-year-old girl's 2005 marriage in Kansas sparked change in law Tim Hrenchir - A 2005 marriage between a pregnant 14-year-old and a 22-year-old man prompted Kansas to establish a minimum marriage age. - Prior to 2006, Kansas had no minimum marriage a... See more
Second arrest made in killing of Topeka West student, 16 Tim Hrenchir Topeka police have made a second arrest in a southeast Topeka homicide case in which their investigation practices have been called into question. Police announced late Jan. 8 they had ... See more
