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Kooken still missing

A 16-year-old male identified as Caden Kooken, was reported missing to the Andover Police Department on December 15, Christmas day. It was thought the young teen went missing with his two friends, who were reported missing on same day. All teens are under the age of 17. The friends, Tiffany Voth, 13, and Katelyn Span, 14, were found by Wichita Police Department early on December 27 and have been returned safely to their homes.

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Before announcing bid for governor, Kansas secretary of state touts 2025 legislative priorities

TOPEKA — Secretary of State Scott Schwab spotlighted his 2025 legislative agenda fewer than 24 hours before announcing a bid for Kansas governor, with proposals to update old laws and systems and add new election laws, including one making it a crime to threaten election workers.

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