House GOP members file anti-abortion bills
TOPEKA — A group of Kansas Republicans want to outright ban and criminalize abortions in the state despite state constitutional protections.
January 2025
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Kansas says states with many undocumented immigrants are favored in elections
TOPEKA — Attorneys general from Kansas and three other states filed a lawsuit alleging the method of counting population for allocation of U.S. House seats unfairly benefitted states with concentrations of people in the country without permission.
Sandzén annual exhibition includes prints and graphic arts
Four new shows comprise the 127th annual Midwest Art Exhibition at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery from Sunday through April 20. They are “Rearview Mirror,” a retrospective by McPherson painter Wayne Conyers; “Enigma,” paintings by Brian Hinkle of Wichita; selections from the Society of American Graphic Artists annual exhibition; and prints from the gallery’s permanent collection.
American oligarchy is red, blue, and longtime
In his farewell address to the nation, former President Biden warned about "a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra wealthy people." Such power is a risk, the outgoing president said, that undermines the very fabric of American life. "Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy.
Things work out for the faithful
Have you any “bumps” in the road you are living? These “struggles” come in many shapes and sizes, but they share a common purpose. Don’t expect me to tell you the effect your struggles will have in your life – I can’t really tell yet what effect mine will have in my life.
Senate committee hears arguments over property tax cap
TOPEKA — Topeka resident Lanell Griffith urged senators Thursday to support a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap annual increases in appraised property values that result in higher tax bills.
Worship schedule
Unless otherwise noted, these regular gatherings are on Sunday and in Lindsborg.
The Lineman Really Cares
The lineman straps his hooks on And begins to climb that pole Leans back against his safety belt And right on up he goes. It's second nature to him as He scales the height so tall.
Plan for the century, Kelly says
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly’s seventh State of the State speech on Wednesday called for investments in water resources and public schools, streamlining early childhood regulation, pursuit of sustainable tax policy and expansion of Medicaid eligibility.