The Latest: Kelly pledges bipartisan team as Kansas governor

Republican Kris Kobach, from left to right, Libertarian Jeff Caldwell, independent Greg Orman, Democrat Laura Kelly and independent Rick Kloos participate in a gubernatorial debate at KWCH-TV, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. less Republican Kris Kobach, from left to right, Libertarian Jeff Caldwell, independent Greg Orman, Democrat Laura Kelly and independent Rick Kloos participate in a gubernatorial debate at KWCH-TV, Tuesday, Oct. 9, ... more Republican Kris Kobach, from left to right, Libertarian Jeff Caldwell, independent Greg Orman, Democrat Laura Kelly and independent Rick Kloos participate in a gubernatorial debate at KWCH-TV, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Wichita, Kan.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez meets with lawmakers

In this June 27, 2018 photo provided by Ocasio2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, celebrates her Democratic congressional primary victory over 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley at a pool hall in the Bronx borough of New York. less In this June 27, 2018 photo provided by Ocasio2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, celebrates her Democratic congressional primary victory over 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley at a pool hall in the Bronx borough of ... more In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, stands next to Zephyr Teachout, after endorsing her candidacy for Attorney General during a news conference in New York.

Kobach at Wichita pro-ICE rally: a Deport an illegal alien todaya to create jobs

Kris Kobach spoke at a pro-ICE rally in Wichita Saturday, vowing to end in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants at Kansas universities and promising to help grow the Kansas workforce by deporting "illegal aliens." About three weeks out from the Kansas Republican primaries, Kobach is maintaining his stance against illegal immigration, calling it a burden on the state.

Six teenagers are running for governor in Kansas, and suddenly this doesn’t seem so preposterous

Four of the Kansas candidates on stage at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro: Alex Cline , Ethan Randleas, Tyler Ruzich and Dominic Scavuzzo. Four of the Kansas candidates on stage at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro: Alex Cline , Ethan Randleas, Tyler Ruzich and Dominic Scavuzzo.

The FBI says this man robbed a Wichita bank at gunpoint and caused a bomb scare

A man armed with a handgun took money from the Capitol Federal Savings Bank in the 4000 block of East Harry Tuesday morning, police said. The man - whose face was covered - not only pulled a black handgun on employees, but also left behind a black bag with yellow smiley faces on it, claiming there was a bomb inside, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Kochs warm to Trump policies, not behavior

In this May 22, 2012 file photo, Charles Koch speaks in his office at Koch Industries in Wichita, Kan.The Koch brothers are spending up to $400 million to shape November's midterm elections nationwide. less FILE - In this May 22, 2012 file photo, Charles Koch speaks in his office at Koch Industries in Wichita, Kan.The Koch brothers are spending up to $400 million to shape November's midterm elections nationwide.

James Thompson to City Council: ‘The blood of Andrew Finch is on your hands’

Local civil rights attorney and congressional candidate James Thompson spoke before the Wichita City Council on Tuesday and used national statistics to point out that the number of police shootings in Wichita is abnormally high and that funding for officer training and staffing is too low. Local civil rights attorney and congressional candidate James Thompson spoke before the Wichita City Council on Tuesday and used national statistics to point out that the number of police shootings in Wichita is abnormally high and that funding for officer training and staffing is too low.

Report: Trump DC Hotel employee wrote in email that Trump ‘is…

How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt - WASHINGTON - During a night of heavy drinking at an upscale London bar in May 2016, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, made a startling revelation to Australia's top diplomat Trump campaign aide prompted Russia investigation in drunken revelation: report - Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos - reportedly prompted the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election by drunkenly revealing knowledge of Russian opposition research Police kill a man at his home while responding to a fake call - A prank call to police led to a man's death at a home in Wichita, Kansas - and a man in California has been arrested in connection with the crime.

How Can Trump Help Iran’s Protesters? Be Quiet.

How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt - WASHINGTON - During a night of heavy drinking at an upscale London bar in May 2016, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, made a startling revelation to Australia's top diplomat Trump campaign aide prompted Russia investigation in drunken revelation: report - Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos - reportedly prompted the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election by drunkenly revealing knowledge of Russian opposition research Police kill a man at his home while responding to a fake call - A prank call to police led to a man's death at a home in Wichita, Kansas - and a man in California has been arrested in connection with the crime.

NYCHA let children live in homes they knew were toxic from lead paint …

How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt - WASHINGTON - During a night of heavy drinking at an upscale London bar in May 2016, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, made a startling revelation to Australia's top diplomat Trump campaign aide prompted Russia investigation in drunken revelation: report - Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos - reportedly prompted the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election by drunkenly revealing knowledge of Russian opposition research Police kill a man at his home while responding to a fake call - A prank call to police led to a man's death at a home in Wichita, Kansas - and a man in California has been arrested in connection with the crime.

Man Arrested For Hoax 911 Call That Lead To Fatal Police Shooting Of Kansas Father

A Los Angeles man was arrested Friday in connection with a prank phone call to 911 that resulted in the fatal police shooting of an unarmed father in Kansas. Los Angeles police took Tyler Barriss, 25, into custody on an arrest warrant related to the Thursday evening incident in Wichita, Kan., where an officer responding to the 911 call shot and killed 28-year-old Andrew Finch.

K-12 funding advocates not fans of GOP’s 18-percent solution

Wichita trial attorney Alan Rupe isn't persuaded by the strategic spin of some Republicans irritated by the latest Kansas Supreme Court order to address constitutional flaws in state financing of public schools. A prominent GOP talking point entering the 2018 legislative session centers on potential of an 18 percent across-the-board spending cut if lawmakers are compelled to secure the $600 million some believe necessary to bring state education aid into compliance with the Kansas Constitution.