Kansas lawmakers back ballot to elect justices in 2026
The Kansas House narrowly approved a Senate resolution to put on August 2026 ballots a constitutional question to elect the state Supreme Court justices. Republicans push the move, arguing it empowers voters while opponents warn of politicized courts amid funding and abortion rulings.
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Kansas House of Representatives
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Dust storm pileup in western Kansas claims eight lives
A gusty dust storm on Interstate 70 in western Kansas caused a multi-car pileup last week, killing eight people and injuring many. Meanwhile New Mexico closed a 130 mile stretch of highway from the Arizona line toward Las Cruces due to hazy, dust-filled skies reminiscent of the Dust Bowl era.
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Arizona State Line
Las Cruces
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Goodland
KU study shows farmers avoid climate change talks
KU researchers find Midwestern farmers recognize climate change but fear negative reactions in discussions with peers. Hong Tien Wu notes farmers have both caused and suffered from carbon emissions and should engage despite politicized debate.
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University of Kansas
Hong Tien Wu
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Indigenous history signs installed at Robinson Park Lawrence
In Robinson Park Lawrence two educational panels were installed by city crews near City Hall and the Kansas River bridge. The panels recount the removal and return of I izhtje waxébe the 28 ton red quartzite boulder and offer a general overview of Indigenous history in Lawrence.
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Cori Wallace
Robinson Park
City Hall
Kansas River Bridge
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Sacred Red Rock Project
Council Grove
Kansas
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