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Jan 12, 2022

‘It's definitely coming to a boiling point’: Families, inmates worry about what comes next in Kansas prisons

Brandy Carlson has a lot to be nervous about.

Her husband would have been released from his prison term at Hutchinson Correctional Facility in September if he had received good time credit, as the...

Brandy Carlson has a lot to be nervous about.

Her husband would have been released from his prison term at Hutchinson Correctional Facility in September if he had received good time credit, as the...

Brandy Carlson stands in yard with son, Michael

Jan 11, 2022

Kansas officials, advocates grapple over election integrity and voting access

TOPEKA — After a 2021 legislative session packed with election proposals, Kansas officials and advocacy groups again are looking at both election integrity and accessibility issues.

Election laws...

TOPEKA — After a 2021 legislative session packed with election proposals, Kansas officials and advocacy groups again are looking at both election integrity and accessibility issues.

Election laws...

Jan 8, 2022

Kansas organizations seek end to ‘pernicious practice’ of juvenile fines and fees

TOPEKA — A coalition of Kansas organizations are seeking to end the “pernicious practice” of extracting wealth from children and their families through fines and fees in the legal system.

According...

TOPEKA — A coalition of Kansas organizations are seeking to end the “pernicious practice” of extracting wealth from children and their families through fines and fees in the legal system.

According...

Dec 10, 2021

Town drops charges against man flying profane anti-Biden flag, ACLU of Kansas says

A Kansan says he is grateful he’ll be allowed to continue flying his “F--- Biden” flag after his town dropped all related charges against him.

David Sain, of Blue Rapids, was charged with “promoting...

A Kansan says he is grateful he’ll be allowed to continue flying his “F--- Biden” flag after his town dropped all related charges against him.

David Sain, of Blue Rapids, was charged with “promoting...

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Dec 10, 2021

Blue Cross of Kansas changes policy on transgender surgery

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has changed a policy that denied sex reassignment surgery to people who did not legally change their names, the company confirmed Thursday.

The change came after...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has changed a policy that denied sex reassignment surgery to people who did not legally change their names, the company confirmed Thursday.

The change came after...

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Dec 7, 2021

Leavenworth prison beset by reports of violence and mismanagement faces uncertain future

The ACLU complained in a letter of reports of stabbings, understaffing and poor security at the private prison. As CoreCivic's contract expires this month, questions about its future remain.