Forecasters predict the state will collect $6.9 billion in taxes during the budget year beginning in July. That's almost $315 million more than previously predicted.

The plea agreement calls for Swanson to receive a suspended seven-month prison sentence and be on supervised probation for two years. He will be required to spend five days in jail.

Any individuals with information about the circumstances of this fire are being asked to please contact Crime Stoppers at (785)234-0007.

57-year-old Michael Eugene English Sr. was charged with three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

19 year-old Ernest Williams was found not guilty on Thursday in the shooting death of Justice Mitchell.

The event had about 300 attendees and came just hours prior to the Kansas State Rifle Association's Annual Meeting in Lenexa, which was also held on Friday.