Kansas Officials Receive Suspicious Letters Containing White Powder
TL;DR
Approximately 100 letters containing a white powder have been sent to public officials across Kansas, triggering an investigation involving state and federal agencies. Preliminary tests show the substance is not a common biological agent of concern. No injuries have been reported. The FBI is assisting with the investigation, which comes amid political battles between the state's Republican-led House and Senate and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Some officials speculate the letters may be related to recent vetoes by the governor.
- About 100 letters containing a white powder were sent to public officials across Kansas, officials say CNN
- KBI: Powder in suspicious letters tests negative for biological threats KSN-TV
- KBI investigating suspicious letters with white powder sent to Kansas officials WDAF FOX4 Kansas City
- More than 90 'suspicious' white powder letters sent to state lawmakers KTRK-TV
- Early testing of powder mailed to Kansas lawmakers shows no 'biological agents' of concern, KBI says KMBC Kansas City
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