Trump pauses funding freeze reversal ends confusion
The Trump administration rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants after bipartisan concern and legal challenges. White House officials said the action aimed to align spending with executive orders on climate, equity and inclusion, while courts and critics argued the move caused chaos across states, schools and nonprofits relying on federal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Donald Trump
Office of Management and Budget
Administration
Trump
White House
Karoline Leavitt
Congress
Sen
Kevin Cramer
North Dakota
Cramer
Martin Heinrich
New Mexico
Hamas to Free Israelis and Thais in Next Release
Hamas will release three Israelis including two women aged 29 and 20 and an 80-year-old man named Gadi Moses, plus five Thai nationals in the next hostage release as ceasefire talks advance. The Thai identities were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamas
Jerusalem
Israel
Arbel Yehoud
Agam Berger
Gadi Moses
Gaza
Trump signs Laken Riley Act to boost deportations
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law expanding federal authority to deport immigrants accused of crimes. He announced plans to send the “worst criminal aliens” to Guantanamo Bay and said some deportees cannot be trusted to stay in their home countries. The bill honors Riley, a 22 year old nursing student slain by a Venezuelan in the U S last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trump
Laken Riley
Guantanamo Bay
Washington
Donald Trump
U.S
Cuba
Riley
Georgia
Guantanamo
Crash near Reagan airport leaves dozens affected
An air crash near Reagan airport involved a 60 passenger plane and a four member crew from American Airlines and a helicopter with a three crew. Control tower audio captured air traffic coordination as authorities diverted other flights and investigated a fireball observed on camera. Lawmakers and the governor reacted with condolences and the airline opened a hotline for families while authorities provided ongoing updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airlines
Kennedy Center
Kansas
Reid nominates Kelly for county chair in 2025
In a transition year with five commissioners, Commissioner Reid nominates Commissioner Kelly as chair, citing Kelly’s prior chair experience and deep board knowledge. Kelly emphasizes a collaborative, majority-led approach and that agendas are set by the county administrator. Reid remains vice chair for 2025.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon Reid
Reid
Kelly
Lawrence- Douglas
Commission
Douglas County
Rebel Women mural honors Kansas Day with suffrage tribute
Gov Laura Kelly and state leaders unveiled the Rebel Women mural on the first floor to mark Kansas Day 1861 as the 34th state. The event featured the Suffrage Song to The Battle Hymn of the Republic and noted 2022 law backing the mural by Phyllis Garibay-Coon of Manhattan highlighting 13 Kansas suffragists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Kelly
Kansas
U.S
Phyllis Garibay-Coon
Manhattan
Union
Susanna M. Salter
Argonta
LMH Health Affiliation Aims to Preserve Local Ownership
Lawrence Memorial Hospital seeks to stay locally owned as Newman Regional Health and KU Health System forge an expanded affiliation centered on care close to home. The agreement supports independence, enhances regional collaboration, and broadens services from routine to complex while improving coordination for Emporia patients and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LMH Health
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Emporia
Johnson
Newman
Ortho Kansas
University of Kansas Health System
Bob Page
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City
Kan
National Cancer Institute
Newman Regional Health
NRH
Nancy Wells
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Schiefelbein
Reagan
Roger Marshall
Jerry Moran
Tracey Mann
Marshall
News.aa.com
Canada
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
The
Associated Press
Tonya Voigt
Willey
Erica Anderson
Lockton
Travelers
Public Works Department
Emergency Communications Center
Emergency Management
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!