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How Kansas governor is influencing Democratic primaries and what Vic Miller says about it
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is using her Middle of the Road PAC to influence Democratic primary races, despite indicating she wanted to use the political action committee and its money to break the Republican supermajorities in the Statehouse. Kelly's PAC on Thursday endorsed four Democratic legislative candidates in contested primaries, including in one Topeka race. ...
Demetris Gadson arrested in connection with Topeka homicide death of Dedra Simmons
Topeka police said they arrested a man Friday in connection with the homicide death that morning of a woman in central Topeka. Demetris Terrill Gadson, 32, was taken into custody in connection with crimes linked to the death of Dedra L. Simmons, 38, of Topeka, said Lt. Ronnie Connell of the Topeka Police Department. ...
Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S.
The discourse around DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and reparations has permeated various platforms, including news outlets and social media. Unfortunately, it has been used by certain political factions to incite division and secure votes. These programs are crucial in dismantling systemic racial barriers that affect educational access and outcomes for historically marginalized communities. Contrary […] The post Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Grasshopper nymphs thrive in western Kansas after wet, hot weather
GARDEN CITY — Western Kansas is hopping this summer as the number of grasshoppers spikes. Kansas State University Research and Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff said wet weather patterns this spring are supporting the presence of large grasshopper populations across western and central portions of the state. Zukoff said hot, dry summers increase the likelihood of […] The post Grasshopper nymphs thrive in western Kansas after wet, hot weather appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Rain will fade but cooler weather stays
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storms tracking through Kansas will have a threat of strong wind gusts of 60-65, but that risk will fade away in the early morning hours of Saturday. The chances of severe weather should be limited to far western Kansas, and as the storms track into central and eastern Kansas, the storms will weaken considerably.
Emporians Nate Green and Caydrick Crouch wrap up competition in 2024 Junior Gold Championships
The road for two Emporia bowlers in the Boys U18 division at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships ended on Thursday in Detroit, Michigan. Nate Green finished with a score of 2,885 after bowling a 715 in his final qualifying round. Caydrick Crouch finished with a score of 2,477 after bowling 584 in his final round of qualifying. Green finished in a tie for 484th, while Crouch finished in a tie for 1,196th. Both needed to be among the top 191 bowlers to advance to the Advancers Round 1 which takes place Friday. Crouch and Green will be juniors at Emporia High this fall.
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