Kansas public officials offered condolences Thursday for the nearly 70 people killed in a collision between a passenger jet from Wichita and a military helicopter near Washington, and at least one state lawmaker denounced those who have politicized the tragedy.

Happy 164th Birthday Kansas! There were many celebrations today which included local kids learning about the state’s uniqueness at the Kansas Children’s Discovery

Kansas became the 33rd state. All week, the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (TSCPL) is celebrating Kansas Day in their own unique way. The library is hosting

Kansas has a new mural in its Statehouse honoring women who campaigned for voting rights for decades before the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly ordered that flags be immediately lowered to half-staff in mourning of the deadly airplane crash.

A new restaurant specializing in sweet pastries and baked goods is due to open soon on the west side of the Capital City. 27 News followed up with Russell Clark this week regarding the opening of a new American Kolache location in Topeka.

Students at McClure Elementary spent the day making their own, homemade bread. Second Grade Teacher Karen Palmer says the kneading ties into their lesson plan highlighting the state’s origins and gives the kids an idea of how pioneers settling in the territory had to get by.

Leaders on the Kansas 250 America Commission are working on numerous events, displays, and educational opportunities geared around the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s signing.

TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH)—Kansas lawmakers will once again debate a bill set to ban gender-affirming care for minors. The bill is similar to one Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed last year. Republicans came up one vote short of overriding that veto, although similar laws have been implemented across the U.S.

Schmidt said his hearts go out to the families and friends of all who lost their lives. The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, while three people were on the

Anna has been a reporter with the Kansas Reflector since 2024. She strives to bridge the gap between the public and the powerful through accessible, engaging stories, and she highlights underrepresented perspectives whenever possible.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by five plaintiffs against the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, along with eight former and current police officials, citing Kansas' two-year statute of limitations.