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Environment November 21, 2022 - 3:32 pm

Santa, Christmas tree growers weigh in on Kansas climate during annual tradition

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Heavy is the head that wears the Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association presidency. 

State Government November 21, 2022 - 11:06 am

Kansas child welfare panel raises issue with guardian ad litem, CASA programs

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansas legislators leveled criticism at programs designed to serve children subjected to abuse or neglect, alleging attorneys fell short of expectations and asserting a volunteer initiative failed to mirror diversity of children served.

Crime & Courts November 20, 2022 - 6:28 pm

Feds abruptly drop effort to seize legal weed profits being transported from Kansas City

by Dan Margolies, Kansas News Service

Federal prosecutors in Kansas have given up their effort to retain cash seized from a van carrying the proceeds of legal marijuana sales in Kansas City, Missouri.

State Government November 19, 2022 - 4:09 pm

‘Complete bulls***’: Kansas Democrats scrutinize internal polling offered to House candidates

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Michael McGraw provided live caller polls of 500 people for $500. He defended his polling, which defies the norms for response rates, sample sizes and weighting.

Environment November 18, 2022 - 1:32 pm

Kansas, western Missouri at low risk for insufficient electrical supply this winter

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

The electrical grid that covers Kansas and western Missouri is expected to have plenty of power to keep up with demand this winter. But in the event of severe weather, the St. Louis area could be at risk. 

State News November 18, 2022 - 9:31 am

Alex Gino, author of book that sparked effort to close Kansas town’s library, speaks out

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Alex Gino wanted to write a book that reflected transgender youths’ experiences, the sort of book they wished they’d had when they were young. It took them 12 years to write the book, which went on to receive several literary awards.

State Government November 17, 2022 - 2:51 pm

Kansas GOP suspends punishment of party members amid loyalty crackdown

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Republican Party’s chairman said sanctions against party members were suspended due to appeals filed by people who were to be penalized for signing a petition leading to placement on November ballots of an independent candidate for governor.

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Environment November 17, 2022 - 2:17 pm

Federal wildlife officials list lesser prairie chicken as threatened in Kansas

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector

Federal wildlife officials have listed the iconic lesser prairie chicken as threatened across its Kansas habitat. The bird is in even more dire straits in the southwest, where it will be listed as endangered.

Environment November 16, 2022 - 8:58 am

Climate change threatens the Great Plains, but bison may hold a key to resilience

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service

Bison grazing on native prairie for three decades transformed the landscape, allowing wildflowers to thrive that can feed legions of bees and butterflies.

State News November 16, 2022 - 8:37 am

Future of Kansas town’s library uncertain after outpouring of support at commission meeting

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Following public outcry about censorship, the St. Marys City Commission decided to table a vote on renewing the Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library’s lease.

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