The University Daily Kansan · Lawrence, KS
Kansas Speaks results from Fort Hays University, 2024. Fort Hays University Recreational and medical cannabis use is a hot-button topic for voters in Kansas. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher has made it one of her biggest campaign issues, alongside data center plans and cost-of-living improvements.Since 2024, Kansas has been surrounded by states that have legalized recreational or medical marijuana, or both: Colorado, Oklahoma, Missouri and Nebraska. Kansans looking to buy marijuana can cross state lines and come back with their items, with all taxes going to neighboring states. However, 67 percent of Kansans are in support of legal and taxed medical marijuana, including most Republicans, according to a survey conducted by Fort Hays State University in 2024.Cannabis use for medical problems has been fought over in Kansas for at least five years, since a 2021 bill passed the House but failed in the Senate.
Atchison Globe · Baldwin City, KS
Nearby: Baldwin City, KSBenedictine Athletics Both Benedictine Cross Country teams found success at the 2026 Heart Cross Country Championships in Baldwin City, with the women capturing its second… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Ottawa Herald · Ottawa, KS
Nearby: Ottawa, KSBurlington High School basketball standout Mac Medlock is coming to Ottawa University for the the 2027-28 season. Medlock is a 5-11 shooting guard/small forward for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Garden City Telegram · Topeka, KS
Nearby: Topeka, KSThe Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place on Oct. 21 in Topeka. Some… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Leavenworth Times · Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Leavenworth, KSStaff report The Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation has officially kicked off its Annual Giving Campaign. This communitywide fundraising initiative provides vital resources to enrich… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal · Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Leavenworth, KSAPPLETON, Minn. — The Prairie Alliance for Human Dignity will host a vigil, rally and news conference Saturday in Appleton in response to the arrival of the first ICE detainees at the Appleton Detention Facility. CoreCivic, the longtime owner of the shuttered private prison, announced a contract to reopen the 1,600-bed facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. A day later, the company announced it had sold the property to the federal government but would still operate it. According to information from CoreCivic that was shared in August during a roundtable in Appleton, detainees will come largely from Minnesota and neighboring areas that are the responsibility of the Minneapolis office of ICE. The facility will hold only adult men and women, the company said at the time, and detainees are expected to be held an average of 35 to 65 days.
The University Daily Kansan · Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Leavenworth, KSGraphic by Olivia Welhoelter The op-ed below does not necessarily reflect the views of the University Daily Kansan and its members.Anime can teach a toddler their shapes, and it can leave an adult staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. questioning everything they believe. Somehow, it still gets dismissed as “just cartoons.” But it's not just a genre. It’s a medium, and it’s been misjudged for decades. Here's why it's not just cartoons.Anime is hand-drawn or computer-generated animation originating from Japan. It can have a very kid-like cartoon aesthetic or very mature animation for poised palettes, with narratives or visuals strong enough to get it banned in many countries.Animes can be simple or complex. Many animes traverse a philosophical plane that some live-action shows don’t touch as much or as well as anime can. It can be especially impactful as it reflects worlds similar to ours, with the same problems we deal with in our society.
Startland News · Overland Park, KS
Nearby: Overland Park, KSAn intensive week of programming opened Monday at ShotTracker’s headquarters in Overland Park as a small cohort of founders — including two just-added Kansas City area innovators — began an immersive new experience led by Endeavor Heartland an Keystone Innovation District. Source
The Leavenworth Times · Fort Leavenworth, KS
Nearby: Fort Leavenworth, KSBagpipers lead the 107th annual Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday in downtown Leavenworth. John RichmeierSoldiers from Fort Leavenworth march Wednesday in the Leavenworth… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Bolivar Herald-Free Press · Prairie Village, KS
Nearby: Prairie Village, KSCitizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) has named Tim Francka as its new chief operating officer effective Dec. 1, 2026. Francka has served CMH for 37 years and most recently served as administrative director of long-term care for Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. “Tim’s 37 years of dedicated service to CMH, his deep commitment to our mission and the communities we serve, and the strong results he has achieved through his leadership of our long-term care division were significant factors in my decision,” said Michael Calhoun, CEO and executive director of CMH and CMH Foundation. “Having worked closely with Tim over the past several years, I have seen firsthand his outstanding work ethic and servant leadership approach.
The Beacon · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSBoard of Public Utilities: Board Meeting (Oct. 7, 2026) By Daniel Allen, Kansas City Documenter See more about this meeting at Documenters.org These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary The BPU’s new Interactive Voice Response system, which had handled approximately 130,000 calls so far this year, is allowing staff to monitor where calls are routed. A new “guest pay” option allows family, friends, caregivers or others to help a customer make a payment without needing to log in to the customer’s account. Staff is working on a “transformative” change that will make initiating service much easier. Notes General Manager / Team Reports Gabriela Freeman, director of customer care, provided an update as part of Customer Service Week.
The Beacon · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSIn October, a reader shared with us that they stopped physical and occupational therapy while trying to straighten out their bills after reading a story about how one unpaid medical bill landed a KC-area patient in court. “My health has deteriorated since I quit the needed treatment,” they wrote. That response resonated with me and made me think of experiences that many also share. In October, The Beacon received: 38 story tips. 186 responses to our feedback form. In those tips and feedback, readers told us that an explanation helped make sense of certain issues, while others pointed out missing information, shared an experience or asked us to keep digging. I read those responses as part of my work leading civic engagement at The Beacon. Reader tips and follow-up questions also go to our reporters. Here’s some of what you put on our radar this month.
The University Daily Kansan · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSThe hit reality dating show, "Love Island USA," is seeking KC-based applicants. Season 9 is set to film and premiere in the summer of 2027. Courtesy of Peacock Do you have what it takes to be on a reality show and compete for love? Now is the time.“Love Island USA,” a hit reality TV dating show, is looking for Kansas City-based singles ages 18 and older to add to the cast for season nine, premiering in the summer of 2027. Applications are now open to the public, meaning you could find yourself in Fiji next summer looking for a chance at love.The show follows a group of singles as they arrive at the summer villa, ready and looking for love. Full of drama and twists, the show takes these islanders on an emotional journey. In order to stay on the show, the islanders decide who gets to stay, along with the viewers at home.
Startland News · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KS"We're not just a national law firm that happens to have an office in Kansas City," said Greg Kratofil. "We've been helping build this city's technology ecosystem for decades while also building a national practice capable of representing some of the most innovative companies in the world." Source
The Pitch · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSThem Dirty Roses. // photo b y Mike Dotson Them Dirty Roses Knuckleheads Thursday, November 5 Southern rockers Them Dirty Roses returned to Kansas City to blaze through a set of tunes at Knuckleheads and our photographer Mike Dotson was there to capture it all. Categories: Music Tags: knuckleheads, photo gallery, them dirty roses
The Beacon · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSDeborah Phillips walked up to the automatic sliding glass doors of the Sun Fresh in the Blue Parkway Shops on Oct. 26, only to be disappointed. The grocery store had closed for good the night before, citing “declining sales and rising operating costs.” Phillips works down the street and would often come by the store on her lunch break. She said the store shelves were sparsely stocked for months leading up to the sudden closure. “It’s a hard blow to the neighborhood,” said Phillips. “People don’t have anyplace else to go.” She said she’ll likely lean on the area’s fast-food options for her lunches now but was saddened to see the closure, particularly for those who live nearby or don’t have a car. “It’s a hard thing for a lot of people, particularly with Thanksgiving coming up,” Phillips said.
The Beacon · Kansas City, KS
Nearby: Kansas City, KSKansas City, Kansas Public Schools: Board Listening & Learning Session (Oct. 19, 2026) By Kenneth Heermann, Kansas City Documenter See more about this meeting at Documenters.org Summary The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education held a 90-minute listening and learning session where district leaders walked attendees through the 2026-2031 strategic plan. The Beacon Documenter was part of one of the groups that rotated to five tables where district administrators briefed attendees on the five focus areas of the strategic plan. Topics brought up by attendees included special education, district communication with parents, graduation credits and student electronic devices. District staff said it is a struggle to find special education teachers and paraprofessionals. Parents voiced some frustration with the district’s ParentSquare communication system.