Kansas

A Jury Just Convicted Three Men Of Plotting To Bomb Somali Refugees In Kansas After The 2016 Election

The men planned to detonate four parked vehicles filled with explosives outside the apartment complex in Garden City to "wake people up," officials said.

Friendly Fire In "Call Of Duty" Led To Swatting In Which Officers Killed A Man In Kansas, Police Say

Police say that an argument over Call Of Duty prompted one player to "swat" another, which led to a man who wasn't playing the game getting killed.

This Community College Basketball Player Says He Was Kicked Off The Team For Not Taking Part In The National Anthem

School officials contend Rasool Samir was kicked off the Kansas school's team because of a violation of rules, including aggressive and disrespectful behavior toward the coach.

I Just Found Out That Mixing Chili And Cinnamon Rolls Is A Thing And I'm Confused

I can't stop thinking about this.

A Man Who Allegedly Shot Two Indian Engineers In Kansas Is Charged With A Hate Crime

Adam Purinton allegedly asked two Indian men if their "status was legal" before opening fire. One man died, while two others were injured.

The ACLU Wants The Documents From This Meeting With Trump Made Public

The request comes in a voting rights case in Kris Kobach's home state of Kansas and could reveal the Trump ally's strategy for altering federal voting laws.

Republicans Just Barely Won The First Post-Trump Congressional Election

Democrat James Thompson gave Republicans a big scare in a deep-red district in Kansas, in the first congressional race of the Trump era.

How Two “Safe” Republican Seats Turned Into The First Big Tests Of Trump’s Republican Party

Kansas Democrat James Thompson says he’s riding a “perfect storm” ahead of Tuesday’s special election, while massive fundraising for another Democrat in Georgia has a huge field of Republicans worried.

High School Reporters: We Didn't Expect Our Story To Bring Down The Principal

"Sometimes you just feel like you’re working and it’s not being heard," one of the students told BuzzFeed News.

Tell Us: What's Your Favorite Midwestern Food?

Mmm... fried cheese curds.

17 Everyday Words That Mean Something Totally Different In Kansas

They say the middle is the best part.

States May Have A Hard Time Making Up For A Smaller EPA

Like many conservatives, Scott Pruitt, the new head of the EPA, wants to give more power to US states. But after the Great Recession, the states might not be able to handle it.

Kansas Bar Shooting Suspect Allegedly Asked Victims If Their "Status Was Legal"

Adam Purinton, who is charged with murder and attempted murder, is also under investigation for possible hate crime charges after killing one and wounding two others at bar.

Here's The Heartbreaking Note That The Kansas Shooting Victim's Wife Wrote About Her Husband

"I have many unanswered questions ... but the only way I could get those answers now is by coming to you and your new home on the other side. I don’t know when that day will come."

Trump Condemned Bomb Threats And The "Shooting In Kansas City" During His Big Speech

“Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a Nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms," Trump said.

911 Audio Reveals Kansas Bar Shooter Believed He Killed Two Iranians

A bartender at an Applebee's restaurant in Missouri placed the call that led police to the suspect in a triple shooting at a Kansas bar.

Meet Ian Grillot, The Hero Of The Kansas Bar Shooting

After a 51-year-old white man fired shots at two Indian men, killing one, 24-year-old Ian Grillot fought back. Hear him describe the harrowing incident from his hospital bed.

A Kansas Man Allegedly Shot Three People After Yelling "Get Out Of My Country"

The FBI on Tuesday said they were investigating the shooting as a hate crime, and President Trump said he condemned racially motivated attacks.

Un appareil photo censé traquer un puma prend des photos très très étranges

Ne sortez plus de chez vous.

Police Set Up A Camera In Kansas To Find A Mountain Lion And WTF Is Happening

Just never leave your house.

World's Tallest Waterslide Is Closing After 10-Year-Old Boy Decapitated

The boy was killed in August while riding Verrückt, a 168-foot-tall slide at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas.

An Election Flyer In Kansas Depicts ISIS As The New Neighbors

“Have you met the neighbors? ISIS is not going away anytime soon,” the flyer reads next to a masked man holding an assault rifle.

Police Officers Say They Are Not Worried About Election Day Violence

BuzzFeed News spoke with nearly a dozen federal and local law enforcement officers, and none were worried about the heated emotions circulating around November 8.

Militia Men Arrested In Alleged Plot To Bomb Kansas Mosque After Election

Three men allegedly planned to bomb the mosque, located in an apartment complex, to "wake people up," officials said.

A Kid Flushed A Kitten Down The Toilet But Firefighters Were Able To Rescue It

Meet (a) Miracle.

18 Times The Midwest Ruined Your Life

Like the sting of winter on your face.

This Guy Reimagined Superman As A Pakistani And Muslim, Fighting A Different Kind Of War

"The story starts small and grows more political, dealing with terrorism, drone warfare, the relationship between Islam and the West. I’ve also rooted the story in Islamic mythology in some ways too."

Boy Who Died On World's Tallest Waterslide Suffered Neck Injury

Caleb Schwab, 10, died Sunday and was the son of a Kansas lawmaker.

Tinder Date Accused Of Beating And Holding Sorority Girl Captive For A Week

Shane Steven Allen, 30, is in custody in Kansas and faces charges of kidnapping and battery.

City Councilman In Kansas Resigns After Arrest On Child Abuse Charges

Man Arrested After 2-Year-Old Boy Found With Octopus In His Throat

An octopus was pulled from a toddler's throat after he stopped breathing and was rushed to a hospital, police said. The boyfriend of the boy's mother was subsequently arrested.

How A Forgotten 1903 Killing Spree Became America's First Modern Mass Shooting

On August 13, 1903, Gilbert Twigg opened fire during a concert in Winfield, Kansas, killing nine and injuring dozens. There was no motive, and no one had ever seen anything like it before, or for decades after. Yet it's the archetype for the kind of tragedy we see so frequently now.

Here Is What We Know About The Kansas Shooter

A man shot 17 people Thursday in Kansas. Witnesses identified the shooter as Cedric Larry Keith Ford an employee at Excel Industries, where the attack took place.

Lana Del Rey Stalker Sentenced To 84 Days In Jail

The 19-year-old obsessed fan from Kansas pleaded no contest to stalking the singer.

The “Witch Hunt” Barring Same-Sex Families From Adopting Children In Kansas

Kansas authorities are under fire for allegedly discriminating against same-sex families wishing to adopt or foster children, after a case of alleged child abuse thrust the issue out of bureaucratic secrecy and into the spotlight.

This Woman's Tweets Defending Planned Parenthood Have Gone Viral

"This shooting is not an exception. It's part of a whole system."

This Song Shows Just How Many Governors Are Wanting To Keep Out Syrian Refugees

Give us your tired, your poor... but just in some cases.

19 Apocalyptic Photos Of Storms And Supercells From Kansas And Beyond

A College Marching Band Apologized For Seemingly Forming Their Rival's Mascot Eating A Dick

Stay classy, Kansas State.

Bat Boy Program Suspended After 9-Year-Old Kaiser Carlile Killed By Stray Swing

Kaiser Carlile was taken to a Wichita, Kansas, hospital Saturday after suffering blunt trauma to the head from a baseball bat; he died from his injuries the next day. His injury and death triggered an outpouring of support from the Kansas sports community and sympathy from around the world.

A Drone Captured A Tornado And It's Terrifying

Get ready.

Kansas Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages — But Not Same-Sex Tax Filings

Gov. Sam Brownback also issued an executive order on Tuesday that bans the state from taking "discriminatory action" against religious groups or clergy who refuse services based on a moral objection to same-sex marriages. [Update: On July 9, lawyers for the state said in a federal court filing that same-sex married couples were now allowed to file taxes together.]

This "Avengers" And "Wizard Of Oz" Mash-Up Is The One Thing You Must Watch Today

The Tin Man as Ultron is pretty scary, tbh.

How Are States Reacting To The Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Decision?

Same-sex couples are marrying in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. While some governors have declared the end of marriage bans in their states, other state officials decried the court's decision and left the next steps in doubt.

Signs You Were Born In The Midwest

"Could I have a pop?

Tornadoes Leave Path Of Destruction In Plains States

Tornadoes damaged buildings in both Oklahoma and Kansas Saturday. Images from the region also showed areas flooded by heavy rain.

12 Injured, One Dead As Tornadoes Roar Across The Plains

Oklahoma governor declares a state of emergency Thursday in 12 counties. Tornadoes were reported across the plains Wednesday, causing severe damage to dozens of structures in multiple states.

Which Southern State Has The Best Barbecue?

How does your state's meat compete?

23 Signs You Went To High School In The Midwest

Your senior picture included a hay bale.

Kansas Becomes First State To Ban Second-Trimester Abortion Procedure

The new law takes effect July 1, but two agencies that provide abortions say they may challenge the the ban in court.