Top Morning News 2.26.13
Winter weather brings delays and cancellations; Heavy snow won't cure the Kansas drought; Brownback's reading plan draws criticism.Second Round Of Winter Weather Brings More Cancellations And...
View ArticleBill Would Allow Concealed Carry Guns In Public Buildings
A bill in the Kansas House would require public buildings to be open to people legally carrying concealed weapons, unless the building has adequate security measures.Under current law, concealed...
View ArticleTop Morning News 3.14.13
Bill that will change judicial selection process is on its way to the governor; Many Kansas counties lack a KanCare dental provider; Conference aims to strengthen marriages.Kan. Senate Debating Union...
View ArticleRegents To Revisit Concealed Weapons Policy
The chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents expects the board to reconsider its policy banning concealed weapons on state university campuses.
View ArticleConcealed Carry Delays Cause Frustration
Gun rights advocates say the Kansas attorney general's office is struggling to process a record number of applications for concealed carry permits on time.
View ArticleApplications For Concealed-Carry Permits On Rise In Kansas
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says his office is working overtime to keep up with the influx of applications for concealed-carry permits.Schmidt's office received almost 3,500 in April, making...
View ArticleCowley College Keeps Ban On Concealed Weapons
Cowley College in Winfield will continue banning concealed weapons inside its buildings and residence halls, as officials study how to implement a new Kansas law.The law taking effect July 1 prohibits...
View ArticleHolcomb Delays Allowing Concealed Weapons In Public Buildings
Holcomb city council has voted to delay implementing a new state law that allows concealed weapons in public buildings. City administrator Robin Pena said the six-month extension will give Holcomb time...
View ArticleCity Council Approves Concealed-Carry Exemption
The city of Wichita won't allow people to bring concealed firearms into public buildings until at least early next year.
View ArticleKansas Schools Choosing To Arm Employees Could Lose Insurance
EMC Insurance Companies says it won't provide coverage for public school districts that allow armed employees.
View ArticleSen. Knox Defends His Concealed Carry Law Before Legislature
The architect of the new Kansas concealed-carry gun law used the final day of the 2013 legislative session Thursday to respond to his critics.Republican Senator Forrest Knox of Altoona, Kan., urged...
View ArticleNew Gun Law Means You May Need New A 'No Guns' Sign On Your Building
Attorney General Derek Schmidt says counties and cities that exempt themselves from a new law on concealed weapons need to change any "No Guns" signs on public buildings.The law, which takes effect...
View ArticleLicensed Guns Now Allowed In State Buildings
As of Monday, properly licensed firearms will be allowed in all state office buildings, except those exempted by law.The new law stipulates that concealed carry is permitted in any state or municipal...
View ArticleYour Kansas Concealed Carry Permit Now Recongized In 31 States
Pennsylvania has become the 31st state to recognize Kansas permits for concealed firearms. Attorney General Derek Schmidt says Pennsylvania joined the list as a result of a new law Kansas lawmakers...
View ArticleIf You Have a Kansas Permit, You Can Now Also Carry Your Gun In Wyoming
Kansas concealed carry permit holders will now be allowed to carry their weapons in Wyoming.Attorney General Derek Schmidt says that Wyoming has become the 32nd state to honor permits issued in Kansas....
View ArticleKansas Board Of Regents Wants Concealed Carry Study
The Kansas Board of Regents wants an in-depth study of a new law that allows more concealed weapons into public buildings.The regents decided to pursue the study during their annual retreat Tuesday.The...
View ArticleGeorgia Is The Next State To Recognize Your Kansas Concealed Carry Permits
Kansas residents with concealed carry permits can now carry their weapons in Georgia. Attorney General Derek Schmidt says that Georgia has become the 33rd state to honor permits issued in Kansas....
View ArticleAbortion Groups Disagree Over Concealed Carry Comments
Two Kansas anti-abortion groups are distancing themselves from comments from another abortion foe suggesting the state's new concealed carry law could increase the threat of shootings outside a Wichita...
View ArticleHolcomb Delays Allowing Concealed Weapons In Public Buildings
Holcomb city council has voted to delay implementing a new state law that allows concealed weapons in public buildings. City administrator Robin Pena said the six-month extension will give Holcomb time...
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