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Kansas man finds a mythical-looking ax with a root for a handle in his front yard

Kansas man discovers a peculiar ax with a root for a handle in his front yard.

WEKU · May 13, 2022

Editorial: Can a cartoon character turn you LGBTQ? Kansas’ Sen. Roger Marshall seems to think so

It’s becoming clearer by the day that the Republican Party is betting that animus toward LGBTQ Americans is a big winner this election year. Now Kansas’ junior senator is taking his culture war fight to Hollywood — and making it about kids.

Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022

Sam McDowell: There’s a component of Tyrann Mathieu that the Kansas City Chiefs will really miss

Three years ago, as the Chiefs sought to change the productivity of their defense by first altering those who influenced it, they pinpointed free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu as their guy. They were lured by his talent, to be sure, but only further persuaded by the personality. They needed both…

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

The Kaw people are choosing a site for a sacred bolder returned to the tribe

White residents took the boulder to Lawrenceville, Kansas, nearly 100 years ago. The Kaw say it is a reminder of everything that has been taken from them and what some see as invasion and genocide.

WEKU · May 10, 2022

If Missouri’s abortion ban is triggered, showdown over state constitution likely ahead

If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, as a leaked draft opinion indicates it will, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt will soon after issue a legal opinion confirming the decision and triggering a near-total abortion ban in the state.

Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022

Powerful 165mph tornado tears through town obliterating everything in its path

The tornado, believed to have reached wind speeds of around 165mph, tore through the city of Andover, Kansas, in the US, destroying dozens of homes but no one was hurt

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Abortion is on the ballot in Kansas in August. Here's what to know before the election

For now, the Kansas Constitution protects the right to an abortion because of a state Supreme Court decision.

Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022

Double Whammy: Second Twister Shreds Same Kansas Town

Thirty-one years later, Andover, a Wichita suburb, was hit again by a destructive tornado.

Zenger · May 5, 2022

Ballot Bulletin: New York Court of Appeals overturns congressional, state Senate district maps

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local levels. In this month’s issue:

Ballotpedia · May 4, 2022

Disclosure Digest: Virginia and Kansas enact donor privacy bills

Governors in two states enacted legislation this month to prohibit governments from disclosing nonprofit donors’ information. On April 14, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed HB2109, a bill preventing government agencies from requesting or disclosing donor information from individuals or any 501(c) organization. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed a…

Ballotpedia · May 3, 2022