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A Kansas School Board Rejects A Textbook For Alleged Anti-Trump Bias – Teachers Push Back

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A Kansas School Board Rejects A Textbook For Alleged Anti-Trump Bias – Teachers Push Back

In a contentious decision, a Kansas school board has rejected a proposed social studies curriculum, sparking protests from teachers. The Derby High School teachers in Wichita, Kansas, are rallying against the board’s decision, which they claim undermines their professional judgment and educational standards. The controversy centers around a Boston-based HMH textbook, which some board members … Read more

Kansas Legislators Set Priorities For 2025: Prisons, Taxes, And Drought Solutions

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Kansas Legislators Set Priorities For 2025: Prisons, Taxes, And Drought Solutions

As the 2025 Kansas legislative session begins, lawmakers are focusing on critical issues impacting the state: addressing challenges in the prison system, adjusting tax policies, and tackling the effects of the ongoing drought. With significant financial investments needed, legislators are preparing to balance these priorities while ensuring resources are distributed equitably across the state. Prisons: … Read more

Immigration Lawyers Sound Alarm Over Laken Riley Bill As Trump Takes Office

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Immigration Lawyers Sound Alarm Over Laken Riley Bill As Trump Takes Office

The Laken Riley Act, a controversial piece of immigration legislation, has sparked significant concerns among immigration lawyers and advocates. As Donald Trump returns to the presidency, this bill could become a key tool in implementing stricter immigration policies, including mandatory detention, broad powers for state attorneys general, and the potential deportation of vulnerable individuals. Here’s … Read more

Kansas City Businesses Demand Action Amid Break-Ins as Leaders Develop Supportive Initiatives

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Kansas City Businesses Demand Action Amid Break-Ins as Leaders Develop Supportive Initiatives

In recent months, Kansas City has witnessed a troubling increase in break-ins targeting small businesses on both sides of the state line. This past weekend alone, four establishments—Seven Swans Crêperie and La Bodega Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Missouri, and Sagebrush Rosedale and Garden House Café in Kansas—fell victim to such incidents. This pattern mirrors a … Read more

East Kansas City Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

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East Kansas City Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured

On Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in one fatality and leaving another individual critically injured. The incident took place in the 3900 block of Lister Avenue, just south of the Kansas City VA Medical Center and a few blocks west of … Read more

Kansas City Chiefs Fans Create Snow Arrowhead on Front Lawn as a ‘Good Luck Charm’

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Kansas City Chiefs Fans Create Snow Arrowhead on Front Lawn as a 'Good Luck Charm'

Kansas City, MO – Amidst the chilly winter, a local couple has brought a heartwarming twist to their passion for football by creating a snow arrowhead in their front yard. This annual tradition, crafted by die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fans Shawn and Shannon Bjorgaard, has captured the attention of many, both locally and online. With … Read more

Kansas House Speaker Restricts Press Access By Banning Reporters From Chamber Floor

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Kansas House Speaker Restricts Press Access By Banning Reporters From Chamber Floor

In a move that has raised concerns about press freedom and government transparency, Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins has implemented new rules prohibiting reporters from accessing the House chamber floor. This decision, made without public explanation, marks a significant departure from longstanding practices and has drawn criticism from journalists and lawmakers alike. Details of the … Read more

Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Icon And Kansas City Native, Dies At 79

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Leslie Charleson, 'General Hospital' Icon And Kansas City Native, Dies At 79

Leslie Charleson, the esteemed actress renowned for her nearly five-decade portrayal of Dr. Monica Quartermaine on ABC’s “General Hospital,” passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 79. Early Life and Career Beginnings Born on February 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, Charleson embarked on her acting career in the mid-1960s. She gained … Read more

Kansas Judge’s Remarkable 50-Year Tenure Sets New Record

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Kansas Judge's Remarkable 50-Year Tenure Sets New Record

In a historic milestone, Judge Henry Green Jr. has become the longest-serving judge in Kansas, celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to the judiciary. Early Life and Education Born and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas, Judge Green pursued higher education at Kansas State University, earning bachelor’s degrees in history and political science. He furthered his studies … Read more

Kansas Legislators Open 2025 Session with Expanded Republican Supermajority

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Kansas Legislators Open 2025 Session with Expanded Republican Supermajority

The Kansas Legislature has commenced its 2025 session, signaling the start of a pivotal year for state politics. With a stronger Republican supermajority in both chambers, this legislative season is expected to focus heavily on key issues such as property taxes, fiscal reforms, and budget allocations. Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, faces an uphill battle … Read more