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Kansas State Rep. John Resman dies at 70: ‘Calmness in the political storm’

Kansas House Rep. John Resman, 70, died at his home in Olathe home Monday morning. He had represented areas of Johnson County since 2017.

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Protests break out at KU after ICE reportedly detains 2 people in Lawrence

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Updated February 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Olathe uses $691k federal grant for roundabout, other traffic safety projects

February 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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What happens if you drive without a valid license in Kansas?

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Nursing home employees exchanged gunfire over texts to man’s girlfriend: police

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Four teens arrested after altercation at student-led protest near Olathe high school

February 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM

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How many people live in Missouri, Kansas? See latest Census data

Updated February 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM

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See top Kansas officials laud opening of long-awaited express lane in JoCo

Updated February 24, 2026 at 1:56 AM

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Kansas Jayhawks awarded No. 3 seed in NCAA committee’s early bracket reveal

Updated February 21, 2026 at 12:21 PM

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She was injured while filming ICE in Lawrence. Kansas police won’t press charges

Updated February 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM

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Inmate trying to get extra pizza found guilty of attempted aggravated battery

February 20, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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Boilermakers members call for federal probe into KC-based union’s elections

Updated February 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM

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JoCo Catholic school teacher placed on leave no longer works there, archdiocese says

Updated February 19, 2026 at 8:46 AM

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ICE didn’t notify Lawrence police before Kansas raid. How common is this?

February 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM

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Bishop Miege appoints new president to replace leader ousted amid misconduct claims

Updated February 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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Immigration agents sweep into Lawrence, detain 5, photos and video show

Updated February 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM

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Immigration agents sweep Lawrence, detaining 3 people

Updated February 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM

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Teen was exiting school bus in KCK when he was fatally shot, fundraiser says

Updated February 17, 2026 at 10:46 AM

Government & Politics

Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now?

Updated February 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM

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KU fans stay put after wins in Allen: ‘We’re not going to rush the floor here’

February 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Evacuation lifted in Merriam following gas leak at construction site

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Kansas State Rep. John Resman dies at 70: ‘Calmness in the political storm’

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KU fans stay put after wins in Allen: ‘We’re not going to rush the floor here’

Evacuation lifted in Merriam following gas leak at construction site