November 22, 2024

Keeping Media and Government Accountable.

Category: News

Opponents of Westwood park sale win legal victory

The City of Westwood suffered a legal setback in its efforts to prevent residents from having the opportunity to vote…

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KSDE and KASB promote DEI and Critical Race Theory principles

The Kansas State Board of Education told the Legislature that the principles of Critical Race Theory (CRT) are not used…

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HERO brings churches, educators together to offer Christian alternatives to public education

The Heartland Education Reformation Organization (HERO) offers another School Choice alternative by connecting churches and Christian educators to provide Creative…

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KDOC threatens disciplinary action against employees for misgendering “residents”

The Kansas Department of Corrections is refusing to answer questions after the Sentinel obtained an email threatening KDOC employees for…

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Kansas mom wins preliminary victory in sugaring lawsuit

A single mom in Hays, Kansas, is one step closer to owning her dream business after winning the first round…

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Convicted murderer got sex change surgery courtesy of Kansas taxpayers

Kansas taxpayers have apparently paid for the sex change surgery for a convicted murderer in state prison. Thomas Lamb, 83…

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Survey: Voters dissatisfied with K-12 achievement results, want choice and local decisions

A pre-election poll of 1,000 registered voters nationwide by the yes. every kid. foundation found overwhelming discontent with the direction of…

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Kansas school districts operating cash fund balances jump to $1.3 billion

It is an article of faith among superintendents, teacher unions, and the Kansas Association of School Boards that education —…

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Caedran Sullivan, Shawnee Mission teacher who spoke out against DEI training, sues district

A 17-year veteran Shawnee Mission teacher who was disciplined — and subject to a protest tacitly condoned by the school district…

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ACLU won’t address its conflicting views on abortion and the death penalty

Court filings by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other activists seek to overturn the Kansas death penalty, in…

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Crawford County Commission declines to answer questions about apparent KOMA violations

The Crawford County Commission is refusing to answer questions about possible violations of the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) by…

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Kansas Legislature aims for improved efficiency by starting this year on next year’s state budget

The Special Committee on Legislative Budget will convene in November and December with hearings on state agency spending requests with…

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Kelly, Evergy tout new powerplants that are likely unneeded

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently touted the announcement of two new “high-efficiency” natural gas-fired power plants by Evergy. On Oct.…

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Olathe School District officials dodge questions on possible state law violation on student restroom usage

Questions following multiple reports from parents who say Mission Trail Middle School officials in Olathe are allowing a biological girl…

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USD 469 board member skeptical state education department will drop unproven Second Step program

Following an email exchange with Dr. Ben Proctor of the Kansas State Department of Education KSDE), Lansing school board member…

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AUDIT: STAR Bonds program continues record of failure

Three years ago the Kansas Department of Legislative Post Audit evaluated the STAR Bonds program overseen by the Kansas Department…

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Johnson County approves $3.9 million in homeless aid without regard to legal immigration status

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized nearly $4 million in housing assistance to address homelessness, stipulating that…

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Commerce Department dodging questions about programs — again

The Kansas Department of Commerce is refusing to answer questions about the number of grants it has awarded over the…

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Investigation continues following arrest, suspension of Lyndon Superintendent Brad Marcotte

Lyndon School District Superintendent Brad Marcotte remains free on bond while the investigation continues following his October 18th arrest on…

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New database shows extent of gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, nationwide

There are 93 juvenile patients receiving gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, 22 of whom have had surgery and 71 of whom…

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Lansing resident won’t substantiate criticism of school board member Amy Cawvey

Jackie Kennedy of Lansing used part of her allotted time at a recent USD 469 school board meeting’s Public Comment…

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Virginia teacher wins settlement in pronoun case

A Virginia school teacher who was fired for refusing to use his student’s “preferred pronouns” has won a more than…

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Natalie’s Story: Kansas parents want to help others with children with disabilities.

Educating children with disabilities can be difficult, but for anyone that is involved with the process, especially parents, it is…

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TIF Districts not working as intended, audit finds

In a recently released report, the Kansas Department of Legislative Post Audit found that an economic development tool popular with…

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