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Crime & Courts September 5, 2025 - 2:52 pm

A New York Times reporter in Kansas was secretly tracked. He’s suing the FBI for more information

by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service

The New York Times is suing the FBI for allegedly withholding information about a tracking device that a reporter found on his car in Lawrence in October of 2021.

Crime & Courts August 1, 2025 - 4:33 pm

In federal lawsuit, students allege Lawrence school district’s AI surveillance tool violates their rights

by Cuyler Dunn

Nine current and former students have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Lawrence Public Schools, alleging the district’s use of a controversial AI surveillance tool violates student privacy.

State Government March 21, 2025 - 10:49 am

Kansas senator seeks higher rent for Statehouse reporters who write ‘inaccurate’ stories

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Sen. Virgil Peck wants to raise the rent of reporters who write “inaccurate” things about him from their Statehouse offices. He offered no evidence to support his claim.

Education November 27, 2024 - 5:19 pm

Lawrence student journalists recognized for fighting district’s use of AI surveillance

by Maya Hodison

Four student journalists have been recognized for their courage in defending freedom of the press during their senior year at Lawrence High School.

State News August 10, 2024 - 1:53 pm

After Kansas newspaper raid, journalists remain defiant in battle for accountability

by Marisa Kabas and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Marion County Record editor and publisher Eric Meyer began speaking out about the police raid of his home and office before the officers could even retreat to their celebratory pizza party. He said it never entered his mind to keep quiet.

Education July 16, 2024 - 11:37 am

Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Former Lawrence High School students say school board members ignored their concerns with privacy, free speech and intellectual property rights by extending the district’s contract with AI surveillance company Gaggle.

Bryndal Hoover / LHS Budget
Education April 18, 2024 - 3:21 pm

Lawrence journalism students convince district to reverse course on AI surveillance they say violates freedom of press

by Cuyler Dunn

Journalism students at Lawrence High School have convinced the school district to remove their files from the purview of a controversial artificial intelligence surveillance system after months of debate with administrators.

State News April 2, 2024 - 8:19 pm

Colorado authorities wrapping up investigation into Marion police who raided Kansas newspaper

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is nearly finished with its inquiry into potential criminal activity surrounding the raid on the Marion County Record last year and will turn over findings to special prosecutors later this month, state authorities said Tuesday.

State News April 1, 2024 - 3:42 pm

Kansas newspaper that was raided by Marion police sues officials for attack on free press

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

The Marion County Record has filed a lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out an illegal raid last year, accusing the “co-conspirators” of seeking revenge for unfavorable news coverage through falsified and invalid search warrants.

State News November 6, 2023 - 12:35 pm

Kansas officials downplayed involvement in Marion raid. Here’s what they knew.

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody enlisted the support of local and state law enforcement officials in the days before he led raids on the local newspaper office, the publisher’s home and the home of a city councilwoman.

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