Burns ban in Douglas County as dry spell persists
Dry weather prompts a burn ban across Douglas County with no outdoor burning or fires allowed on homes, pastures, debris or grills. County officials warn conditions remain ripe for ignition and a wet spell is hoped for by Friday as grass fires threaten properties statewide.
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Kansas debates emergency contraception access across states
Lawmakers weigh emergency contraception access as more than 60 bills surface nationwide. Planned Parenthood Kok says focus on case by case access, not state mandate, while pharmacists stress professional discretion and patient transfer options. Debra Billingsley notes vague state rules, and John Kiefhaber says most women can find a pharmacy.
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Church Shooting Leaves Second Victim Dead In West City
Police said Kevin L. Collins, 22, opened fire during a Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church service, killing a woman and wounding a girl, then died by suicide after a nearby carjacking incident. Alaric Davis, 54, was shot while defending his wife. The violence stemmed from a domestic dispute involving Jamika Williams, 19, whom Collins sought to confront.
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