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Kansas Voters Reject Amendment on Judicial Selection, Maintain Current System

Kansas Voters Reject Amendment on Judicial Selection, Maintain Current System

Kansas voters have decisively rejected a constitutional amendment that proposed changing the way Supreme Court justices are selected. The amendment, which was supported by Republicans seeking more conservative rulings, would have allowed voters to elect justices directly, replacing the current merit-based selection system. The proposal was defeated with approximately 62% voting against it. Opponents argued that the amendment would politicize the judiciary and allow wealthy donors to influence court decisions. The current system, established in response to a political scandal in the 1950s, involves a nominating commission that vets candidates and presents finalists to the governor for appointment.
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Primary Results Set Stage for November Elections in Key States

Primary Results Set Stage for November Elections in Key States

Primary elections in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington have concluded, setting the stage for significant November matchups. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Haley Stevens. In Virginia, Suhas Subramanyam and Dave Beckwith will compete for the 10th Congressional District. The results reflect a mix of establishment and progressive victories, with El-Sayed's win highlighting a shift towards progressive candidates in some areas.
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Three Kansas House Incumbents Lose in Primary Election

Three Kansas House Incumbents Lose in Primary Election

In a significant political shift, three Kansas House incumbents, including two Democrats and one Republican, were defeated in the recent primary elections. Among the notable losses was Rep. Henry Helgerson, a long-serving fiscal conservative Democrat, who was unseated by former Wichita mayor Brandon Whipple. In another Wichita district, Democratic Rep. Ford Carr lost to Bonita Gooch, a local publisher. Meanwhile, in southeast Kansas, Republican Rep. Ken Collins was defeated by retired pastor Dan Muter. These results reflect a changing political landscape in Kansas, with new candidates poised to bring different perspectives to the state legislature.
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Kansas Law Limits School Districts' Social Media Interaction with Students

Kansas Law Limits School Districts' Social Media Interaction with Students

A new Kansas law prohibits school districts and employees from using social media to communicate with students for official purposes. Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2299, passed in March 2026, also bans the use of personal electronic devices during school hours. The law allows districts to approve specific social media platforms for official use but restricts two-way communication. Wichita Public Schools and other districts are informing parents of these changes as the new school year approaches. The law includes exceptions for devices needed for individualized education programs or medical reasons and requires districts to report their policies to the state school board by September 1.
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Powerball hits over $850 million. Check out the latest winning numbers

Powerball hits over $850 million. Check out the latest winning numbers

The Powerball jackpot goes up once again after no winner last night, Aug. 5. See latest winning numbers and when to play next.
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Caprock Chronicles on the Goodnight-Loving Trail through West Texas

Caprock Chronicles on the Goodnight-Loving Trail through West Texas

The latest Caprock Chronicles explores "The Real Lonesome Dove" - the Goodnight-Loving Trail through West Texas.
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Kansans Reject Amendment for Supreme Court Elections, Maintaining Current System

Kansans Reject Amendment for Supreme Court Elections, Maintaining Current System

Voters in Kansas have decisively rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have changed the way Supreme Court justices are selected in the state. The amendment, which was defeated with 63% voting against it, aimed to replace the current system of gubernatorial appointments with direct elections. This decision maintains the existing process, where justices are appointed by the governor from a list of nominees provided by a commission. The rejection reflects a preference to keep the judiciary independent from political influence, as the amendment was seen by opponents as an attempt to politicize the court.
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Oklahoma City Faces Triple-Digit Heat and Severe Storm Threat

Oklahoma City Faces Triple-Digit Heat and Severe Storm Threat

Oklahoma City is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 100°F (37.8°C) for several consecutive days, as reported by News9.com. Thunderstorms are expected to develop later in the day, with some potentially becoming strong to severe. These storms may bring damaging winds and small hail. Overnight, a complex of thunderstorms is forecasted to move southward from Kansas, weakening as they approach the metro area. An outflow boundary is anticipated to form on Friday, which could lead to additional thunderstorms and slightly cooler temperatures in some areas.
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Ohio cyclospora parasite cases climb again as lettuce outbreak spreads

Ohio cyclospora parasite cases climb again as lettuce outbreak spreads

Cases of the parasite causing explosive diarrhea are now reported in almost every county in Ohio as the cyclosporiasis outbreak grows. See the numbers
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Kansas City Mayor Discusses 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Filming and Local Impact

Kansas City Mayor Discusses 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Filming and Local Impact

Kansas City Mayor Discusses 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Filming and Local Impact
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Velocity Arts Proposes 335-Acre Entertainment and Education District in Gardner

Velocity Arts Proposes 335-Acre Entertainment and Education District in Gardner

Velocity Arts Proposes 335-Acre Entertainment and Education District in Gardner
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Missouri and Kansas Voters Reject GOP-Backed Ballot Measures, Uphold Direct Democracy

Missouri and Kansas Voters Reject GOP-Backed Ballot Measures, Uphold Direct Democracy

Voters in Missouri and Kansas have rejected ballot measures backed by Republican state legislatures that aimed to increase GOP influence. In Missouri, a proposal to make it harder for citizen-initiated amendments to pass was defeated. This measure would have required such amendments to win in every congressional district, while legislature-proposed amendments needed only a statewide majority. In Kansas, voters turned down a proposal to change the process of appointing state Supreme Court justices, which would have allowed voters to elect justices, potentially leading to a court more aligned with anti-abortion views. These results reflect a pushback against efforts to limit direct democracy and maintain voter influence over state governance.