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The lesser prairie chicken is dying. Kansas experts say the last of the prairie will go with it.
Because lesser prairie chickens need extensive tracts of open, well-managed prairie to survive in a state where 97% of land is privately owned, its fate is largely in the hands of ranchers.
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Domestic violence took her health and her job. Now she teaches first responders how to help
Kansas first responders are learning about trauma-informed policing, and the effect of head and neck injuries on survivors.
ACLU of Kansas argues probation shouldn’t depend on ability to pay fines
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is arguing a state law allowing probation to be extended for the failure to pay fines and fees should be struck down as unconstitutional.
Federal watchdog says Kansas has one of the highest rates for missing foster children
More than 7% of Kansas foster children went missing during a 30-month period, according to a new federal watchdog’s report that places the state’s rate of runaways among the highest in the nation.
Education, health care issues bring out candidates on last day to file for Kansas elections
As the last day to file for Congress, the state Legislature and the Kansas Board of Education came to a close on June 10, many candidates say they hope to tackle education and health care if elected.
Garden City math teacher becomes first Democrat to file for 1st Congressional District race
Garden City teacher Jimmy Beard, a Democrat, filed paperwork Wednesday entering the August primary for the 1st Congressional District with hopes of defeating incumbent U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann in the general election.
With a new CEO, Planned Parenthood Great Plains rethinks abortion care for a post-Roe world
Emily Wales takes over leadership of Planned Parenthood Great Plains — which operates clinics in Kansas, western Missouri, and other states — right as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to shrink abortion rights nationwide.
Federal report says Larned hospital staff failed to keep patients safe and secure
A federal report on the escape of a patient from the Larned State Hospital says the state put patients in “immediate jeopardy” by failing to ensure their safety and security.
Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Anthony Powell to retire June 30
Judge Anthony Powell is preparing to retire from the Kansas Court of Appeals after nine years in the role.
Kansas foster children are still sleeping in offices years after promises that would end
Foster children still regularly sleep in offices instead of homes despite the Kansas Department for Children and Families settling a lawsuit by agreeing to end the practice.
Constitutional Freedom group opposing abortion amendment on Aug. 2 ballot in Kansas
Retired Presbyterian minister Jay McKell places faith in the idea God wants women to freely exercise their right to make decisions about abortion without excessive government intrusion.