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GOP and Christian legal group battle ‘Censorship-Industrial Complex’
“I have stopped all government censorship and brought back free speech in America,” President Donald Trump told Congress in March. “It’s back.” He was referring to one of the many executive orders he signed on inauguration day: “Restoring Freedom...

Friendship over: Blake Lively's legal battle left Taylor Swift with wounds she'll never be able to forgive
True friendship can be a challenging thing to maintain, as evidenced by the recent fallout between Grammy winner Taylor Swift and actress Blake Lively. Once known for their close bond, the two have found themselves at odds due to a $400 million...

Kansas science teachers to take part in KU Field Station immersive program June 24–26
LAWRENCE — Ten secondary school science teachers from Kansas will converge at the University of Kansas Field Station, just north of Lawrence, from June 24-26. They’ll take part in the Ecosystems of Kansas Summer Institute, an immersive program...

Kansas City Christian community rallies in solidarity with Jewish community
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Many Kansas City-area Christian churches came together for the March of Love on Wednesday evening in Overland Park. Those marching from Christian churches had a message for the Jewish community: you are not alone. It was a...

Slater native to run for Kansas governor

Kansas star Hunter Dickinson shares 2-word reaction as teammate bids farewell to Jayhawks faithful in emotional post
Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris completed his college eligibility and has moved on from the program. It was an emotional moment for the guard as he is leaving the program after five years, including his redshirt season. Harris posted a...

Former first-rounder sign with Texans after three-year absence, legal issues
Former first-round pick Damon Arnette is getting a second chance in the NFL. According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans reached an agreement with the cornerback on a one-year deal, which brings him back to the league for the first time...

Dress for Success Kansas City uses Day of Service to focus on mental health
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Dress for Success Kansas City is holding a Day of Service to expand how they’re able to help people in the community. Keisha’s Closet is a resource located at the non-profit that helps anyone seeking employment or...

LIST: Here are the Juneteenth celebrations in the Kansas City area
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Cities across the Kansas City region are holding Juneteenth celebrations over the next few days. Thursday, June 19 Lenexa 2025 Juneteenth Celebration: Johnson County Government’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration is on...

Kansas Supreme Court announces appointments in various judicial capacities
KANSAS (KOAM) - Chief Justice Marla Luckert of the Kansas Supreme Court has issued a series of administrative orders announcing appointments and reappointments to several judicial committees, commissions, councils, and task forces. The...

Governor opens state funding for June storm recovery, submits federal request for May storms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday moved the assistance processes forward for multiple storm periods in Kansas. Gov. Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation, regarding severe storms and flooding occurring on...

Angel City FC takes struggles to 1st-place Kansas City
The Angel City Football Club allowed a goal within the first minute of Saturday’s game against North Carolina. Then deep into stoppage time, Angel City allowed another goal that saw at least one point slip away as the Courage snatched all three...
Report: More Funding Need for Election Admin
By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The co-author of a national assessment of challenges faced by local election administrators focused on the failure of some Kansas counties to match rising costs of voting technology and election staff...

Pacific Legal Foundation Applauds Oregon for Passing SB 974 to Accelerate Housing Approvals
Governor Tina Kotek has signed SB 974 into law, a bipartisan reform that will streamline residential development permitting and help address the state’s housing crisis. SB 974 requires local governments and special districts to complete final...

Douglas County Democrats to auction pies; candidates for governor and other offices to speak
The Douglas County Democrats’ Annual Pie Auction will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Flory Building at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St. Cindy Holscher, Democratic candidate for Kansas governor, will speak with voters at the...

Kansas City tow company sues city, county over new ‘unconstitutional’ laws
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City tow company filed a lawsuit against the city and Jackson County claiming newly enacted ordinances violate state law. The lawsuit also claims the new laws could make it even easier for people to steal...

Kansas on gender changes on licensing
Home » News » 2025 » June June 18, 2025 | By: Gavin McGough An appeals court in Kansas has granted a victory to the LGBTQ community in the state, specifically trans residents who seek a gender change on their Driver's Licenses. In July of 2023 a...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.19.25
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Yetter Manufacturing & Titan International to Support 2025 Conservation Ag Operator Fellowship Program
The Conservation Ag Foundation and No-Till Farmer is pleased to announce that specialized attachments manufacturer Yetter Manufacturing and tires/wheels manufacturer Titan International have stepped forward in support of Almena, Kan., no-tiller...

New Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan talks international recruiting at first coach’s night appearance
DALLAS, Texas (KBTX) - Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M’s newly-hired men’s basketball coach, is used to the expectations of a high standard. When McMillan was coaching at Samford, his previous stop, university president Beck A. Taylor told the coach...