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Former Kickapoo tribal chair indicted for assault
BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – A former Kickapoo official has been indicted for multiple assault charges that took place on the reservation within the past year. The former chairman of the Kansas Kickapoo Tribe, Lester Randall, was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury Thursday. The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas posted on social media that Former Tribal […]
Former KHP superintendent wins lawsuit for reinstatement at lower rank
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A federal judge ruled in favor of a former Kansas Highway Patrol major seeking reinstatement. Mark Bruce sued Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Highway Patrol leadership after he claims he was forced to resign in 2019 over allegations he didn’t address misconduct within the agency. Bruce was accused of covering up an interoffice affair and a potential domestic abuse case of another officer.
Scattered storms late Friday into Saturday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that it will be warm on Friday, then scattered thunderstorms will move into the state Friday evening and will continue into Saturday. It will be a mild start to the day on Friday with morning low temperatures in the lower 60s. Afternoon...
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Miss Kansas, a survivor, advocates against domestic violence
The recently crowned Miss Kansas, Alexis Smith, says she is using her new title to advocate for healthy relationships after being surrounded by domestic violence most of her life. It even played a role on the night she was crowned.
Fewer incumbents facing challengers in Kansas state legislative primaries
Kansas has 41 contested state legislative primaries on August 6, 2024. That is the fewest contested primaries in years that all 165 seats of the state legislature have been up for election since Ballotpedia started tracking in 2012. There are 11 contested Democratic primaries and 30 contested Republican primaries. This...
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.
Kansas families have less than 30 days to enjoy free Sunflower Summer attractions
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, Kansas families have less than a month to take advantage of the 2024 Sunflower Summer program. Designed for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program provides complimentary access to over 220 tourism attractions across the state. The 2024 Sunflower Summer season will run through August 11.
Drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly adopted a potentially unconstitutional budget provision forbidding pharmaceutical manufacturers from inhibiting the sale of discounted medications to pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens under contract with hospitals or clinics. Two drugmakers have challenged a proviso tucked into Senate Bill 28...
Nearly 700 schools across US could be under Title IX injunction
A federal injunction on the Biden administration’s Title IX overhaul may soon extend far beyond the four states involved in an initial lawsuit, and nearly 700 schools across 48 states will likely be affected by the order. Earlier this month, a federal judge in Kansas blocked the implementation of the new Title IX rules written […]
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