Sarah Motter
Digital Producer
Topeka, Kan.
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A Kansas native that is interested in sharing the views of Kansans through a journalistic lens. I am a University of Kansas alumna and enjoy spending time with my animals while I am not working. I enjoy the social media aspect of my job as I feel it allows me to interact with more viewers.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has added Colorado to its travel quarantine list.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an emergency suspension of a daycare home in Junction City.
Governor Laura Kelly has signed legislation into law, including one that changes the definition of stalking to include intentionally stalking someone under 14-years-old.
The Kansas Republican caucus voted 22-4 Friday evening to oust Senator Gene Suellentrop as Senate Majority Leader.
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TPD is looking for a woman that assaulted a Taco Bell employee through the drive-through window.
13 News has obtained Senator Gene Suellentrop’s affidavit of search warrant and affidavit of probable cause.
President Joe Biden has signed into law Senator Moran’s bill to expand vaccine access for veterans and their families.
Almost 600 doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine were lost in Lawrence.
DCF will extend LIEAP deadlines and income limits to help Kansans pay for the energy they use.
Governor Laura Kelly said she is encouraged by the state’s improvement in responding to the pandemic.
KDOL will see 500 new employees in the near future to help with unemployment claims, as well as a new system.
A legislative post audit report, released Wednesday, states an estimated $600 million of the roughly $2.6 billion Kansas paid in state and federal unemployment benefits in 2020 could have been fraudulent.
Governor Laura Kelly is hoping the new county daily snapshot instituted this week will help the statewide reporting issues to KDHE.
The KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair kicked off again on Tuesday morning and will continue through Thursday.
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Attorney General Derek Schmidt and state legislators have proposed a new amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would limit executive actions by the Governor.
Former U.S. Sen. from Kansas, Bob Dole, announced Thursday he was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.
Governor Laura Kelly has implemented a new vaccination plan to get teachers and staff back in classrooms.
A Topeka man who previously ran for City Council was arrested for his role in the January 6 Capitol Riot on Friday morning.
Two students at Fort Hays University have been found to be positive with the UK Variant of the coronavirus.
Despite a national shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, Kansas is finally seeing progress on the vaccination front.
A baby that was shot in an early-morning drive-by shooting remains in critical condition.
Governor Laura Kelly and KDHE secretary Dr. Lee Norman are encouraged with the state’s COVID-19 vaccine plan following President Joe Biden’s 16% increase for states supplies decision.
Governor Laura Kelly hosted a COVID-19 update on Thursday.
Senator Roger Marshall and Representatives Sharice Davids and Ron Estes were present at the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
Leadership Kansas has a new program to help young professionals.
Governor Laura Kelly said COVID-19 cases are trending down in recent days, making Kansas one of three states in the country to see a decline.
Congressman Ron Estes is urging Congress to look into what he calls a “purge” of conservative accounts after the violence that broke out in the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Kansas House Democrats have filed a complaint against Representative Aaron Coleman.
Governor Laura Kelly has announced the official phased plan of vaccine rollout for the State of Kansas.
Kansas law enforcement and the protesters want to make it clear that what occurred in Washington D.C. did not happen in the state’s capital.
State Treasurer-appointee Lynn Rogers and Lieutenant Governor-appointee David Toland sworn in Monday.
Governor Laura Kelly is one of the hundreds of key leaders and workers considered essential to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after the state identified the people needed to ensure continuity of government function.
Governor Laura Kelly will host a COVID-19 update on Tuesday.
Governor Kelly is urging Congress to pass a second COVID-19 relief package as soon as possible.
Governor Laura Kelly delivered a COVID-19 update on Wednesday.
Governor Laura Kelly has officially launched her COVID-19 public health campaign, “Stop the Spread. It’s Up to Us, Kansas.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shortened its COVID-19 quarantine period and the KDHE is following suit.
The Coffey County Health Officer has resigned, causing a disruption in the chain of health care for residents.
Governor Laura Kelly will announce new steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Kansas.
Kansas State University has canceled its fall commencement ceremonies.
Kansas has seen another COVID-19 record-setting weekend.
A staff member for the Kansas City Chiefs has tested positive for COVID-19.
Jake LaTurner has won the 2nd Congressional District race for State Representative.
Funds are still available for eligible Kansans through the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program.
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The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office is predicting at least a 70% voter turnout rate for the Nov. 3 General Election.
A recent poll of 755 Kansas voters last week indicates Kansas voters prefer Donald Trump over Joe Biden and Roger Marshall over Barbara Bollier.
Governor Laura Kelly will update Kansas on its COVID-19 mitigation efforts on Wednesday.
Secretary of State Scott Schwab is urging Kansans to vote smart for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 3.
Governor Laura Kelly will be making an announcement on Friday, Oct. 16, regarding the state’s multi-region economy.