TOPEKA — Despite being 1,230 days clean, Andy Hubbard, a self-professed addict and a three-time felon, cannot receive food assistance benefits in Kansas. The state prohibits any persons convicted of […]
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Kansas Republican Defends Gerrymandering and Partisan Politics as ‘Just Things That Happen’
TOPEKA — Rep. Steve Huebert during a four-hour House debate Tuesday defended an obvious attempt by Republicans to gain an upper hand in congressional races through redistricting as simply “a […]
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Republican-Backed Redistricting Map Heads to Kansas Governor After Party Line Votes in Legislature
TOPEKA — A proposed map of the state’s congressional district boundaries headed Wednesday to the governor for further consideration, despite claims the “Ad Astra” plan would disenfranchise communities of interest […]
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Lots of Issues for Black Legislative Day in Topeka
With redistricting, legalization of medical marijuana, and criminal justice reform — just to name a few – on the agenda for Kansas’ 2022 legislative session, Black leaders across the state […]
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KC: Here’s Where to Get Your Free N95 Masks
President Joe Biden is giving away 400 million free N95 masks as the highly transmissible Omicron variant sweeps the nation. Health experts are suggesting stepping up protection against the highly […]
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Deputy Chief Lemuel Moore Selected as Interim Wichita Police Chief
Deputy Chief Lemuel Moore has been selected to serve as the interim chief of the Wichita Police Department after Chief Gordon Ramsay announced he will be leaving the department effective March […]
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Bills-Chiefs is Most-Watched TV Program Since Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) — The epic football playoff game between Buffalo and Kansas City reached nearly 43 million television viewers on Sunday, the most for any event since last year’s […]
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KC Streetcar to Install Art on Black History Month, Women’s History Month Along Stops
The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is planning to engage the community through an exhibition of public artwork along the KC Streetcar route in downtown Kansas City. Through a competitive, open-call […]
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Tax Questions? The Experts Respond
We asked three tax experts what people need to know before filing taxes this season. Whether you’re self-employed, employed, unemployed or own a business, these tips could be helpful for […]
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Tax Deductions and Credits to Consider for Tax Season 2022
The closest things to magic words when it comes to taxes are deductions and credits. Both help you keep more money in your pocket instead of Uncle Sam’s, but in […]