Hollywood Inc.
After clearing many hurdles in the state Legislature, Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill to require developers to put safeguards around their advanced AI models is one step closer to becoming law.
Aug. 29, 2024
Sports
Xaviar Michael Babudar, a Chiefs superfan who wore a wolf’s costume to games, robbed 11 banks in seven states of nearly $850,000. He also laundered money through casinos.
Sept. 5, 2024
California
A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage increases and other state policy wins remarkable even for a Democratic-controlled Legislature sympathetic to union concerns.
Sept. 2, 2024
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce helped with the growth of Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City with Ignition Lab that allows kids to work on transforming cars.
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.
Sept. 1, 2024
Legislation to make kindergarten a requirement for all young students has failed again in the California Capitol.
Aug. 16, 2024
Climate & Environment
Senate Bill 610 sought to eliminate a decades-old system of classifying state and local lands into “moderate,” “high” or “very high” fire hazard zones.
Aug. 17, 2024
Some members of the Black caucus opposed the legislation, saying it would lead to too many people being sent to prison.
Aug. 12, 2024
World & Nation
A former central Kansas police chief who led a raid last year on a weekly newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice.
Aug. 13, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Alexis Smith, who was crowned Miss Kansas last month, said her abuser ‘wanted full control over how I utilize my time, who I’m spending my time with.’
July 24, 2024