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Kansas to revoke driver's licenses of trans people, replacing them with IDs meant to out them

April 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM

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Kansas plans to invalidate trans individuals' driver's licenses, substituting them with IDs designed to expose them. The bill has now been approved, including provisions for ID revocation and a bathroom bounty. #TransRights #KansasNews

This bill would be the harshest legal restriction on trans life anywhere in the United States, and is all but certain to pass.

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February 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM

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Motorcyclist dead in Reno County crash
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Motorcyclist dead in Reno County crash

A motorcyclist is dead after a fatal crash Friday on U.S. Highway 50, the Reno County Sheriff's Office says.

What is the QLCS tornado that hit Lyon, Morris County in Kansas?

August 30, 2026 at 2:22 AM

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Heads up, Kansas: What is the QLCS tornado that hit Lyon, Morris County in Kansas?

LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - Weather officials have released their assessment of the seventh tornado that hit Kansas earlier this week.

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LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - Weather officials have released their assessment of the seventh tornado that hit Kansas earlier this week.

Meet a Kansas couple helping refugees for more than ten years | The IRC

May 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM

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Meet a Kansas couple helping refugees for more than ten years

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Meet a Kansas couple helping refugees for more than ten years.

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July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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OPERATION LIFEBOAT

Emergency Support for Trans Kansans.

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Trans Liberty — Operation Lifeboat

Emergency support for trans Kansans. Operation Lifeboat provides evacuation assistance, legal aid, and direct support following Kansas SB 244.

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March 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM

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A proposed bill in Kansas seeks to require kindergartners to be fully potty-trained before starting school. This sparks conversations about essential readiness skills and how communities can best support children's growth on their path to learning! 🌈 #KansasNews #KindergartenReady

Kansas bill would require kindergartners to be potty-trained

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January 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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US Coast Guard seizes sailboat in disappearance of Michigan woman

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US Coast Guard seizes sailboat in disappearance of Michigan woman

US Coast Guard seizes sailboat linked to missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker in the Abaco Islands.

May 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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MAGA isn't going to stop attacking trans rights - we must fight back to win.

April 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM

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April 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM

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KBI identifies man killed in officer‑involved shooting in east Wichita

March 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM

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Kansas: KBI identifies man killed in officer‑involved shooting in east Wichita

Authorities are still working to notify his next of kin.

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Authorities are still working to notify his next of kin.

Fatal second collision kills 70-year-old Wichita man near Sterling

May 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM

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Fatal second collision kills 70-year-old Wichita man near Sterling
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A late-night collision in central Kansas turned fatal early Sunday morning when a 70-year-old Wichita man survived an initial two-vehicle crash, only to be struck and killed by a third vehicle moments later.

Out-of-state patients make up three-fourths of 19,000 Kansas abortions performed in 2024 • Kansas Reflector

July 27, 2026 at 2:22 AM

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Out-of-state patients make up three-fourths of 19,000 Kansas abortions performed in 2024

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Kansas Department of Health and Environment says there were 19,811 abortions performed in Kansas during 2024, with 75% for nonresident patients.

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January 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Kansas: Lawrence drag group creates space for a new wave of avant-garde performers

Dorothy and the Dolls support emerging avant-garde drag performers in Lawrence.

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Lawrence drag group creates space for a new wave of avant-garde performers

Dorothy and the Dolls support emerging avant-garde drag performers in Lawrence.

Empire electric company requests 'substantial' rate increase, raising customers' bills about 40% • Kansas Reflector

May 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Empire electric company requests ‘substantial’ rate increase, raising customers’ bills about 40%

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Empire utility company requested a $15.8 million rate increase for Kansas services, which would raise average residential bills 40%.

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May 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM

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Technical problem led to boil water advisory in Wichita, staff says
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Technical problem led to boil water advisory in Wichita, staff says

Public Works Director Gary Janzen told the city council that four backup generators were tested after the outage and a technical problem was discovered.

Man pleads guilty in deadly shooting outside Wichita apartment building

September 23, 2026 at 2:37 AM

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Man pleads guilty in deadly shooting outside Wichita apartment building
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Jeremiah Walker pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless second-degree murder in the death of Quentin Gordon. He was originally charged with intentional second-degree murder, according to court documents.

5 dead, including 4 children, in southeast Kansas house fire

September 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM

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5 dead, including 4 children, in southeast Kansas house fire
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A deadly house fire early Friday in Independence is under investigation as multiple agencies work to determine what sparked the blaze and identify the victims.

Teen gets over seven years in prison for Towne East shooting

September 12, 2026 at 4:07 AM

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Teen gets over seven years in prison for Towne East shooting
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The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office said Nathaniel Robledo was sentenced Tuesday to just over seven years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated battery.