Johnson County, Overland Park plan big tax increases while sitting on millions in reserves - The Sentinel
Truth in Taxation hearings in Johnson County start on August 20.| The Sentinel
The federal government has formally warned the State of Kansas that continuing to refuse to comply with data requests will result in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) being withheld. On August 20, 2025, the United States Department of Education gave Governor Laura Kelly’s administration and the Kansas Department for Children and Families 30 […] The post Kansas could lose $10.4 million in SNAP funding per quarter if it fails to turn over enrollment data to f...| The Sentinel
Explaining it away as a “perfect storm” of “staff turnovers,” Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Janet Stanek on August 26, told members of the legislative budget committee the federal government would be “clawing back” some $11 million in overpaid Medicaid funds. The state reimburses schools for the cost of providing Medicaid services to […] The post State overpaid Medicaid reimbursements to school districts by $11 million since 2016 appeared first on The Sen...| The Sentinel
Eighteen states, mostly in the Northeast, have deregulated their electric grid to some degree — meaning consumers can choose where they buy their power, rather than being forced to purchase from a monopoly such as Evergy. This is particularly relevant as Evergy Kansas — the largest investor-owned utility in the state — was granted a […] The post Electric deregulation like at least 18 states have done, would reduce residential and commercial rates appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for all Americans,” which aims to eliminate so-called “debanking,” where individuals are targeted to lose banking services based on vague factors such as “reputational risk.” In a July white paper, think tank America First Policy Institute noted that the practice began in 2011. […] The post Executive order prohibiting debanking signed by President Trump appeared first on The ...| The Sentinel
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has moved to block Kansas Governor Laura Kelly from joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration. According to a release from Kelly’s office, “Kansas joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and governors for the commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Kentucky in suing the Trump Administration over its unprecedented and unlawful […] The post Attorney General Kobach says Kelly has no authority to join lawsuit against President Trump appeared first o...| The Sentinel
Truth in Taxation hearings in Johnson County start on August 20.| The Sentinel
[An expanded version of my Insight Kansas column, which appeared in Kansasnewspapers this weekend.]| In Medias Res
Practical strategies for using fire, grazing, and vegetation management to create thriving grassland habitat for... The post Managing Grasslands for Sharp-tailed Grouse, Prairie Chickens, and Other Upland Birds appeared first on Project Upland.| Project Upland
On July 23, the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), owner of the highest rated news broadcast in television, and its new owner, Skydance media, agreed to establish a government “monitor” to... READ MORE The post The Importance of Journalism by Bill Kurtis appeared first on University Press of Kansas.| University Press of Kansas
New federal legislation has changed who qualifies for food stamps and health care benefits like Medicaid. Refugees and asylees don't. The post Refugees could lose SNAP benefits any day. Then health care will go away appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
The average life expectancy in Missouri is 75.1 years and 17% of Kansas nursing home residents are classified as low-care. Here’s a guide to senior centers for disabled and elderly people in the Kansas City metro. The post Activities, meals and resources: A guide to Kansas City-area senior centers appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Foster children moving to new homes might mean a new school district. That means education records, course credits and other information need to be transferred to a new school. That can delay enrollment.| Beacon: Kansas
The CDC has already changed some vaccine guidelines and the FDA may change others, which could throw insurance coverage into question and lead to fewer people getting shots.| Beacon: Kansas City
The post Offbeat Things to Do in Bonner Springs, Kansas appeared first on Olio in Iowa.| Olio in Iowa
Amid the Trump administration’s escalating mass deportation campaign, many immigrant rights advocates are calling for nonviolent resistance.| Beacon: Kansas City
Insurance companies have proposed the highest rate increases since 2018. Health care analysts blame Trump administration policies, which will raise prices and drive healthy people out of the marketplace.| Beacon: Kansas City
Bet365 has launched its sportsbook in Kansas, expanding its presence to 14 states in the US. It is the UK sports betting site’s third state rollout this| Gambling Industry News
From nostalgia to neon, these Route 66 quotes capture the magic of America’s most famous road. Which one speaks to your inner road tripper?| Everyday Wanderer
Commerce Secretary David Toland complains about being audited rather than resolve the discrepancies.| The Sentinel
The post Offbeat Things to Do in Kansas City, Kansas appeared first on Olio in Iowa.| Olio in Iowa
How are the good people of Manhattan, Kansas fighting the regime? Well, in many ways, but one is via Indivisible MHK — the local chapter of Indivisible, the national pro-democracy organization founded by Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg. To find out what, precisely, we are up to, follow us on social media (BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Substack, TikTok, YouTube), visit our website, and join the fight for democracy.| Philip Nel
[Note: Spoilers follow.] I’ve seen James Gunn’s Superman , and I’ve written up my take on it on social media: I thought it was absolutel...| inmedias.blogspot.com
Leavenworth, Kansas, is nearly synonymous with prisons. But when CoreCivic announced plans to detain immigrants there, residents pushed back.| The Marshall Project
Dear wonderful readers,I've missed you lately and have missed posting as regularly as I wish. There's so much to say and even more to understand or at least listen to in search of understanding. Speaking of listening without always understanding, there's also the story I've been writing (as my way of listening) about our 35 years aiming to save the land where we live, which overlapped with particularly rare cancer of the eye.The Magic Eye: The Story of Saving a Life and a Place in the Age of An| CMG
The post Offbeat Things to Do in Shawnee, Kansas appeared first on Olio in Iowa.| Olio in Iowa
Record rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across the Kansas City metro area on July 17, 2025, affecting both Missouri and Kansas sides and prompting at least 23 water rescues.| The Watchers
Governor Kelly won't respond to questions about state subsidies and hiring delays at the Panasonic electric battery plant.| The Sentinel
About 11% of Kansas students scored a "3" or better on advanced placement exams, while the national average is more than 22%.| The Sentinel
KSDE won't say why it is changing contract language to include gender identity in the anti-discrimination section of its lunch funding contract with school districts.| The Sentinel
June 7th through June 28th, 2025 We escaped from Carlsbad after Margot's fall from the RV roof, and it was so good to get back to our "normal" life. Monica took the whole week off from work, and we were…| MnM Go!
From neon signs to quirky roadside stops, take a nostalgic journey along historic US Route 66, America’s most iconic road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica.| Everyday Wanderer
Cruise through the best Route 66 car museums! From muscle cars to movie icons, these must-visit stops keep classic auto history alive along the Mother Road. 🚗| Everyday Wanderer
Embarking on a road trip through the heartland of America, we found an experience that was far from glamorous but exactly what we needed. The Midwest, often overlooked in favor of more flashy destinations, offered us a wealth of hidden gems and authentic encounters that left a lasting impression. From charming small towns to breathtaking […]| We3Travel
June is Pride Month! It is a time to celebrate being LGBTQ+—to joyfully declare one’s identity without fear. Amid all the celebratory parades and| University Press of Kansas
Prairie Village officials say there would be no tax increase, but they provide nothing to substantiate the claim.| The Sentinel
85% of respondents say Prairie Village residents should be allowed to vote on the project, and 68% are unwilling to pay higher taxes for it.| The Sentinel
A Kansas City, Kan., leader explains how her district shifted its approach to chronic absenteeism.| EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
For many Americans, this June feels different. It’s the month queer Americans affirm our community in Pride celebrations millions of our friends and loved| University Press of Kansas
[Cross-posted to Front Porch Republic] | In Medias Res
[This is an extensively rewritten version of an essay I wrote for Kansas newspapers last Sunday.]| In Medias Res
The LPA audit confirms that KSDE and school officials ignored the 2019 audit, which found willful noncompliance with state law.| The Sentinel
Regional BBQ styles to shake up your grill game, with recipes you can totally pull off. It’s all about having fun and eating good and may be.....| Extraordinary BBQ
The future of the second-most imperiled grouse, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken, rides precariously on the prairie winds.| Project Upland
Naomi Tolentino helps educators in Kansas City, Kan., support strong school attendance.| EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
[Cross-posted to Front Porch Republic ] President Trump has been in office a month as of today, and the maelstrom of orders and actions wh...| inmedias.blogspot.com
The proposed education tax credit would be $8,000 per student for those attending an accredited private school.| The Sentinel
Ronda reading at the 2014 Power of Words conference. Photo by Stephen Locke. When Ronda's son Scott called me Monday with the news of her...| Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
If you were not able to come to the 2024 Kansas Book Festival and if you would like to hear the talk by our keynoter, NYTimes Bestselling Crime Writer Sara Paretsky, then click here. She regales the audience with personal stories about her early life in Lawrence and the recent loss of her husband, describing […]| Kansas Book Festival
Learn how to successfully hunt pheasants by understanding the gear, identifying the right habitat, and learning about pheasant behavior.| Project Upland
Historic forts, historic explorers, beautiful prairies, the fastest mail service in the Old West, and so much more await you in Kansas! The post 8 EPIC Kansas National Parks (in Photos + Helpful Tips) 2023 appeared first on More Than Just Parks | National Parks Guides.| More Than Just Parks | National Parks Guides
The best things to do on Kansas I-70 from Goodland to Kansas City include hopping off the interstate for bbq, a Presidential Library, quirky art, and much more.| Wherever I May Roam - Travel Blog
With so many tasty local eateries, there is no reason to eat fast food on Kansas I-70. Here are our recommendations for where to stop and what to have.| Wherever I May Roam - Travel Blog
Last week, we signed a pile of papers -- the last of three closings to save the land where we live. The first closing -- Dec. 15, 2020 -- was for us to buy the 130 acres that has been part of my husband Ken's family for five generations and central to our dreams for close to 40 years. The second closing -- June 13, 2024 -- was to give our development rights on the land to the Kansas Land Trust which, in turn, will protect this land as a natural habitat in perpetuity. The third closing -- Aug. 5,| CMG
A former reporter of The Marion County Record has settled a lawsuit following a raid on the weekly newspaper last year that garnered widespread attention.| www.nytimes.com
A Missouri woman is suing the University of Kansas Health System, accusing the hospital of sex discrimination and of violating EMTALA.| Missouri Independent
The Newton law firm of Adrian & Pankratz, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of Dave Stucky as a Partner in the firm. He is a 2005 graduate of Bethel College, summa cum laude, and received his juris doctorate in 2008 from University of Washburn, magna cum laude. In addition to an active law practice, Dave is engaged in the community and currently serves on a number of nonprofit boards. Adrian & Pankratz has a longstanding tradition of pursuing excellence in service to its [...]Read...| Pankratz & Hodge Attorneys at Law
Ever wondered what it's like inside an Atlas F missile silo? Take a tour of this amazing missile base near Wilson, KS (or stay overnight)!| Get Lost In The USA
Voters in as many as nine states could sidestep their legislators and directly decide whether to expand access to abortion through citizen-led ballot initiatives.| Louisiana Illuminator
The otherworldly sandstone concretions in Rock City, Kansas are massive, & visitors are encouraged to climb and explore the ancient boulders!| Get Lost In The USA
Discover fun things to do in Abilene, KS like the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Old Abilene Town, public art, and quirky attractions.| Get Lost In The USA
The twister quickly popped up near sunset and rapidly turned violent.| ustornadoes.com
