Lawmakers target gender-affirming care
Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:00am
Republicans in state legislature again offering restrictive laws
Lifestyle
Kansas installs first naloxone vending machines, with more on the way
Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:00am
Kansas got the first of several free naloxone vending machines this week.
Good Samaritan law passes House
Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:00am
TOPEKA - Kansas is one of two states where people who need help during drug overdoses can be arrested. New legislation would allow Kansans to seek potentially life-saving treatment without fear of repercussion.
Specialty court to help families with drug issues get kids out of foster care
Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:00am
Substance abuse contributes to around 13% of Kansas children entering foster care. Now, Kansas is testing a new Family Treatment Court in rural counties that will help parents complete addiction treatment and reunite with their kids.
DCF ditches St. Francis for Kansas foster care case contracts
Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:00am
TOPEKA - The Kansas Department for Children and Families has announced new contracts for foster care services in the state. St. Francis Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit accused of financial mismanagement, will not have its contract renewed.