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Campaign 2022

What’s next after constitutional amendment vote in Kansas?

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
With abortion still protected in the state constitution, the big question now is, what could this mean for Kansas and the country?

Campaign 2022

Kansas Republicans pick Kobach in hotly-contested AG race

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Beyond the constitutional amendment question concerning abortion rights in the state, likely the biggest issue on ballots is determining who will represent the GOP in the run to replace Derek Schmidt as Kansas Attorney General.

Campaign 2022

Former Republican submits signatures to run as Independent in Kansas gubernatorial race

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Secretary of State Office confirmed on Monday that Dennis Pyle and Kathleen Garrison have submitted an independent petition for Governor and Lt. Governor of Kansas.

Local

Thefts drive E. Wichita homeowners to put electric fence around ‘Vote Yes’ sign

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
The homeowners say what they did was a final effort to keep people from stealing the signs from their yard.

Politics

Amelia Earhart statue represents Kansas in U.S. Capitol

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
A bronze statue of aviator Amelia Earhart is now one of two statues representing the state of Kansas in the U.S. Capitol's "Statuary Hall."

Campaign 2022

Kansas AG candidates draw $650K+ into race

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Melissa Brunner
State Sen. Kellie Warren outpaced former Sec. of State Kris Kobach and former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi for the top fundraising tally among GOP attorney general candidates so far in 2022.

State

Missouri, Kansas AGs among those of 20 states suing USDA over LGBTQ school guidance

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The challenge claims that the federal government is attempting to force states and schools to follow anti-discrimination requirements that “misconstrue the law.”

State

Court: Kansas election chief’s software change violated law

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 12:59 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Kansas Court of Appeals has ruled that the state’s top elections official violated the state’s open records law when he had office computer software altered so that it could no longer produce data sought by a voting-rights advocate.

Politics

Legal battles begin over abortion pill as several states move to restrict or ban abortion

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 12:17 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Access to the abortion pill is set to be the subject of legal challenges nationwide

Politics

Illinois congressman leads “final” January 6th Committee hearing focusing on Donald Trump

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT
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By Nicole Neuman
Kinzinger and panel expected to reveal what Trump was doing as the Capitol attack unfolded.
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Local

Early voting begins today in Sedgwick County

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 7:46 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Early voting in person will be available at the Sedgwick County Election Office.

Politics

‘It’s high time the 383 people who didn’t come back got recognized:’ Veterans celebrate ground-breaking of Desert Storm memorial in Washington

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
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By Molly Martinez
Veterans have waited 32 years to break ground on this memorial

State

Time running out to register to vote in primary, weigh in on fate of abortion rights in Kansas

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 7:54 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker
If you haven’t yet registered to vote in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 2, time is running out.

Politics

Yosemite fire grows as crews protect iconic sequoias

Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has more than doubled in size since Saturday afternoon.

Campaign 2022

Sign vandalisms, thefts on rise ahead of vote on constitutional amendment

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Grant DeMars
As the Aug. 2 primary election approaches, Kansans are seeing an increase in political signs across the state being defaced, destroyed or plucked from yards.

State

Sedgwick County anticipates high voter turnout for Kansas primary

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Election officials in Sedgwick County said they are expecting a high voter turnout for the August 2 primary.

National

Some US clinics stop doing abortions as ruling takes hold

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Abortion bans that were put on the books in some states in the event Roe v. Wade was overturned have started automatically going into effect.

Campaign 2022

Kansans to vote on constitutional amendment regarding abortion rights Aug. 2

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Alex Flippin and Abbey Higginbotham
On August 2, Kansas voters will decide whether the right to an abortion is protected by the Kansas constitution.

Politics

Migration top priority at Summit of the Americas

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 1:23 PM CDT
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By Roxanne Reid
The ninth Summit of the Americas is underway and President Biden is calling for increased unity in tackling illegal migration and other issues facing the region.

Politics

January 6th Committee outlines Capitol attacks during public hearing

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Thursday night, Americans got a chance to learn about the last 10 months of the House select committee investigation into the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

Education

School safety at top of mind for district leaders as senator touts ‘Safe Schools Act’

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 7:13 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
Safety and security are top of mind for school leaders.

National

Kansas nurses advocate for workplace safety legislation on Capitol Hill

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By David Ade
Nurses are asking Senate to pass legislation mandating workplace safety improvements

State

State Senator Dennis Pyle running for Governor

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Senator Pyle has selected Kathleen E. Garrison from Haysville as his running-mate.

Politics

Students could lose access to free school lunches when a key federal program expires June 30th

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 12:36 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers are considering a new bill to extend the free lunch program that was passed during the pandemic. But, they haven’t acted on it yet.

Politics

Connecticut senators rally for gun reform as they say they’re in talks with Republican lawmakers

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal are talking to Republicans as they seek to pass 'red flag' laws and mental health reform.

Crime

County attorney declines action on Hays superintendent email to staff

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:40 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Concerns about election bribery stemmed from an email Wilson sent to USD 489 staff, offering to buy a meal for any school where the whole staff voted in favor of a bond issue to improve schools in the district.

Campaign 2022

FF12 Fact Check: Ad parallels Schmidt, Brownback

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
While he has yet to file, Derek Schmidt is presumed to be the Republican nominee for the Kansas gubernatorial race.

Campaign 2022

FF12 Fact Check: Ad challenges Kansas governor’s tax policy

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
In November, Kansans will vote on the state’s next governor. Election ads have already begun airing for the gubernatorial race.

State

Kansas Supreme Court upholds new congressional map

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 9:16 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s new congressional map does not violate the state’s constitution.

Candidates

Governor Kelly, Lt. Governor Toland announce re-election campaign

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 12:30 PM CDT
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By Thomas Schmidt
Governor and Lt. Governor make thing official

Aviation

Senators Moran, Marshall announce $25M in grants for Kansas airports

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
These grants will be used to make repairs and upgrades to the airports.

Politics

Kansas lawmakers give final approval to sports betting plan

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 7:47 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The measure would allow people in the state to use cellphone or computer apps to bet on sporting events.

Politics

Kansas House sustains Gov. veto on “Parents Bill of Rights,” transgender athlete ban

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The bill sought more transparency from teachers and enabled parents to review and object to curriculum.

Education

Email about Hays bond issue raises concerns

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Grant DeMars
As early voting begins this week in Ellis County, so do concerns of election bribery.

Politics

Kansas Democrats using text messages to recruit candidates for local offices

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 7:39 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
The Sedgwick County Election Office already has a list of 72 candidates running for various offices in November.

State

Governor signs bill to ban sanctuary cities in Kansas

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Sanctuary cities will become a thing of the past in Kansas after Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill that would outlaw them.

State

Bill to ban sanctuary cities passes Kansas Legislature, heads to Gov.’s desk

Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A bill that would ban sanctuary cities in the Sunflower State has passed the Kansas Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk for consideration.

State

GOP push against ballot drop boxes hits rural places, too

Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By John Hanna
Holes in the sidewalk outside Lecompton City Hall are a reminder that voters can drop their ballots in a box bolted there during elections.

News

Marshall and Moran call for more assistance to humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Chris Fisher
The two U.S. Senators from Kansas joined eight colleagues to Eastern Europe following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call with Congress last week.

Business

Koch Industries defends presence in Russia, condemns attack on Ukraine

Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Facing criticism for maintaining a presence in Russia, leadership from Koch Industries on Wednesday, March 16, issued a statement clarifying the Wichita-based international company’s position, defending its stance, and condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Politics

Kansas Senate committee discussing medical marijuana legislation

Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
If passed, it would establish qualifying medical conditions for medical marijuana patients.

Politics

Kansas Rep. Ron Estes addresses gas prices on House floor

Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 7:02 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Estes said Biden’s energy policies have weakened the United States abroad and “crushed us economically at home."

News

Crowds gather to show support of ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Kansas”

Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 9:17 PM CST
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By Abbey Higginbotham and KWCH Staff
Inspired by a group of Canadian truck drivers who protested their country’s COVID-related mandates, a group of truckers in the U.S. made their way into Kansas Thursday night on a cross-country journey that began in Aurora, Colorado and is gradually making its way to Washington, D.C.

Local

Proposal to privatize Wichita golf courses falls in City Council

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 5:45 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Council members Beck Tuttle and Bryan Frye submitted the two votes in favor of privatization.

State

Three people dead after Sunday morning shooting in Lenexa

Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 11:46 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Three people died after a shooting in a Kansas City suburb on Sunday.

State

Gov. Kelly requests meeting with Kansas BOE chair, education commissioner following suspension decision

Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 10:32 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The resignation is being discussed during a Kansas Board of Education meeting Friday morning.

Politics

Marshall, Moran call for sanctions against Russia after Ukraine invasion

Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 11:59 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Both offered support for the people of Ukraine, while Moran condemned Russian president Vladimir Putin.

State

Kansas AG urges court to reopen litigation into healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 10:38 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas’s Attorney General has urged courts to reopen litigation into one of the nation’s four COVID-19 vaccine mandates currently entangled in legal battles.

State

Legislation introduced to prevent ‘sanctuary cities’ in Kansas

Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 7:45 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas House of Representatives has introduced legislation to prohibit so-called “sanctuary cities” in Kansas. In a release on Wednesday

Politics

Rep. Ron Estes files for reelection to Congress

Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 11:30 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Rep. Ron Estes is officially seeking another term in Congress.
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