Teens say they are turning to AI for advice, friendship and more | AP News
Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.| AP News
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Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.| AP News
Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi wants a potential special session to include discussion on how to handle federal rural health care funding allocated to the state of Kansas. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by Congress earlier this year included the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, of which as much as $1.5 billion could […] The post State senator pushes for oversight of rural health care funds in potential special session appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
ACT scores for 2025 were released this week, showing yet another decline and hitting a new all-time low. The composite score dropped from 19.3 to 19.1, with only 17% of Kansas graduates scoring well enough to be considered college-ready in English, Reading, Math, and Science. The Kansas Department of Education has made no public comment […] The post Kansas ACT scores, college-readiness hit new lows appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
A recent report by the Kansas Division of Legislative Post Audit found it was impossible to determine how many tax credits Kansas businesses earned or used as part of the Kansas Department of Revenue’s “High Performance Incentive Program (HPIP).” The audit is another in a long series of findings that the Kansas state government does […] The post LPA finds large inconsistencies in HPIP tax-credit program appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
When the Colby City Council met to discuss a new STAR bond project on Oct. 7, 2025, they had to vote on the proposal without seeing the full feasibility study done by the Kansas Department of Commerce. This is because Commerce requires governing bodies to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to receive the entire study. […] The post Kansas Commerce Dept: approve projects, then learn if they’re viable appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
La mitad de los candidatos del distrito escolar de KCKPS coincidieron en que el financiamiento del distrito está cargando demasiado a los contribuyentes. The post Vacunas, impuestos y pronombres: Así piensan los candidatos a la junta escolar de Kansas City, Kansas, en 2025 appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
High costs and limited access in some parts of the country can keep people from getting needed health care. The post As the Medicare enrollment window opens, a new study gives Missouri and Kansas below-average scores appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Eight candidates are vying for just four spots. They explained their priorities for the college and their assessment of how it is serving the community. The post Meet your 2025 Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees candidates appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Two abortion providers are suing Kansas over a handful of abortion laws. They say current laws are preventing people from accessing abortion care. The post What makes abortion regulations illegal in Kansas? This court fight will decide appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Seven candidates are running for four positions on the KCKCC board Nov. 4. We asked about their priorities for the college. The post These KCKCC Board of Trustees candidates want your vote in 2025 appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
We researched the six candidates who are competing for three open spots on the Spring Hill school board in 2025.| Beacon: Kansas City
On the retelling of any trip, I could skip to the final destination to share my impressions and experiences. But there’s so much to see along the way. Rushing to the end, you’d miss tal…| Accidental Wanderlust
What do you know about the badlands of Kansas? Here’s an introduction to Little Jeruselum Badlands State Park, Castle Rock, and more.| Global Debauchery
Don Barnes talks about bringing the legendary band into 2025 The post 38 Special Hits A ‘Milestone’ appeared first on Rock and Roll Globe.| Rock and Roll Globe
When the sales and payment software went down at a Wichita taco restaurant, the staff were anxious, and the line for the register, long. Tensions were high, and when the Shear family finally got through the out-the-door-wrap-around line, they were told that Tacos TJ 664 was only accepting cash. They were craving the fresh shrimp […] The post Wichita ‘Taco Hero’ Gets Year of Free Tacos for ‘Mind-Blowing’ Kindness After Card Reader Went Down appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
On September 10, 2025, our nation experienced a heartbreaking tragedy. The loss of Charlie Kirk, a bold disciple of Jesus Christ and co-founder of Turning Point USA. This is a sobering reminder that Christians are not promised an easy life – but we are called to stand firm, speaking the truth in love. “Instead, speaking […] The post CWA of Kansas Responds to Great Loss appeared first on Concerned Women for America.| Concerned Women for America
[This is the second of two CAM special articles this week in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.–Editors] In August 2023, the Kaw Nation transported a sacred boulder, known as Iⁿ‘zhúje ‘Waxóbe, from Lawrence, Kansas, to ancestral Kaw land near Locust Grove, Kansas, where Kaw Nation members lived. The Lawrence City Council voted 5-0 to allow| CovertAction Magazine
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
The Kansas House of Representatives voted to eliminate revenue-neutral by a vote of 115-6.| The Sentinel
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A 2025 survey of more than 1,500 Kansans found that people are betting more often than they used to. Legalized sports betting is one reason for the increase.| Beacon: Kansas
Meet Mars (aka ‘Mars Attacks’, aka ‘Mars Potato Jones’, aka ‘The Cutest’) Did I mention that Mars is a 3-month-old pygmy hippo? Oh, let me tell you! He’s c…| Accidental Wanderlust
Don’t let anyone ever tell you Kansas is boring. Having been there myself, I can tell you there are countless unique things to do in Kansas. From murder mysteries in Wichita to cool rock formations in the northeast, this state […] The post Unique Things to Do in Kansas: 8 That’ll Win You Over appeared first on Global Debauchery.| Global Debauchery
Road trip ready? Spend 5 days in Kansas exploring unique attractions, open landscapes, and the best stops across the northern region.| Global Debauchery
In today’s Muster, JCWE Associate Editor Robert Bland has a conversation with Caleb Gayle, Associate Professor of Journalism and Africana Studies at Northeastern University. Gayle is the author of Black Moses: A Sage of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State (Penguin, 2025). Gayle is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in The … Read More Read More| The Journal of the Civil War Era
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New Hampshire joins Pennsylvania on the list of states whose courts have ruled that it's underfunding poor school districts.| Education Week
Guest blog by Krause Travels: Cycle touring isn’t just about plans formed, miles pedaled, or sights visited. One of its best aspects is the people you meet along the way. Retirement for us has mean…| Accidental Wanderlust
The University Press of Kansas has launched Plainspoken Books, a new nonfiction trade imprint focused on bringing Midwest stories into national| University Press of Kansas
What are some interesting and weird towns in Kansas? This might be a short list, but it’s chock full of the state's most interesting spots.| Global Debauchery
Long-standing concerns about military helicopters flying in crowded airspace and worries over short staffing among federal aviation workers have emerged as key factors in investigators’ inquiry into the fatal midair crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial airliner earlier this year.| AP News
Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers accept that an immigration crackdown by the U.S. federal government may be among the outside events that impact next year’s tournament.| AP News
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
