TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Departing Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer isn't ruling out a future run for public office but says he will be looking at opportunities in both business and government service.

The Republican governor was not specific about his plans during a recent Associated Press interview, except to say he and wife Ruth will take "a little vacation" after leaving office Jan. 14 to Disney World.

He said: "I'll never to say no to public service where I can make a real difference."

Colyer was elevated from lieutenant governor to governor in January when then-GOP Gov. Sam Brownback resigned to take...