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Popular KC-area pastor considers independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is embarking on a listening tour across Kansas.

BREAKING!!! - Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is considering an independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall.

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Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly’s veto Under the law, trans Kansans who updated the gender markers on their driver’s licenses and birth certificates also must surrender them for replacement.

Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly’s veto. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Kansas governor vetos anti-trans bill, says bathroom usage shouldn’t be policed Republican supermajorities in the Legislature could attempt to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto as soon as next week.

Kansas governor vetos anti-trans bill, says bathroom usage shouldn’t be policed. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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KC cop Blayne Newton who’s killed 3 people in ‘problem’ tenure resigns KC cop Blayne Newton, who community leaders say has “problem” tenure, resigns from KCPD over a 2023 shooting in the East Side where he killed 2 people.

KC cop Blayne Newton, who’s killed 3 people in a ‘problem’ tenure resigns. Breaking news via Ben Wheeler

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Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now? Kris Kobach in 2013 drafted a resolution that sharply opposed federal control of states’ voter registration systems.

Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now? A story via @kacen.bsky.social and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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CoreCivic doubles down on argument that it can operate ICE prison without permit Despite scoring an initial zoning victory, CoreCivic argued in court that it should be allowed to open an ICE prison without local approval.

CoreCivic doubles down on argument that it can operate ICE prison without permit. Read more via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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‘True accountability’: KC police chief faces tough questions over budget crisis Police Chief Stacey Graves said the main cause of her department’s budget shortage is a combination of legal settlements and overtime.

‘True accountability’: KC police chief faces tough questions over budget crisis. A story via Ben Wheeler and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Trump aims to ‘nationalize’ voting. Do candidates for Kansas election chief agree? All four candidates for Kansas secretary of state expressed confidence that elections in the Sunflower State are free and fair.

Trump aims to ‘nationalize’ voting. Do candidates for Kansas election chief agree? Read more via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Blocked by key KC Democrat, Missouri governor withdraws police board pick The withdrawal, revealed in a letter obtained by The Star, removes Heather Hall from the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners.

Blocked by key KC Democrat, Missouri governor withdraws police board pick. A breaking news story via @kacen.bsky.social

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KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime An internal memo calls for sweeping cuts to ensure basic services within the department through the end of the fiscal year.

KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime. A story via @kacen.bsky.social and Ben Wheeler

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Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power’ “Our democracy cannot endure if those at the highest levels of government are allowed to operate above the law or beyond consequence,” the congressman said in a statement.

Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power.’ Read more via @kacen.bsky.social

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Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis Will Pope, a Topeka Jan. 6 defendant, says he sees no double standard at play in the treatment of the Capitol riot cases and the Minnesota shootings. But he had mixed feelings about the current federa...

Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis. A story from @judylt.bsky.social

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How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing A Missouri man was among those who brought weapons to the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021, and were pardoned. The killing of Alex Pretti was justified by some officials because he had a gun.

How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing. A story via @judylt.bsky.social

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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.

In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick. A story via @kacen.bsky.social

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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.

A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.

How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill The gut and go maneuver — also known as hog-housing and radiator capping in other states — is expressly banned in the Missouri Constitution.

How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.

The restrictions on bathroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.

Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment. A RealityCheck via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote The striking concession appears to cool the possibility of a North Kansas City stadium for now.

Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote. Breaking news via @kacen.bsky.social

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After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand firing of ‘problem’ cop Kansas City residents decry ‘reprehensible’ decision to keep officer after fatal shooting, following prosecutor declining charges.

After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand the firing of ‘problem’ cop. A story by Ben Wheeler: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Jury awards $200,000 to KC fire captain in retaliation, discrimination case The verdict came on the first day on the job for newly appointed Kansas City Fire Chief Craig Buckley.

A Jackson County jury awards $200,000 to KC fire captain in retaliation, discrimination case. Read more via @judylt.bsky.social

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How Kansas & Missouri lawmakers voted on ICE funding amid federal crackdown The vote comes amid fury over the Trump administration’s aggressive ICE crackdown on American cities and a pair of fatal shootings in Minneapolis.

How Kansas & Missouri lawmakers voted on ICE funding amid federal crackdown. The latest from @kacen.bsky.social and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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How KS & MO Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting The reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in Kansas and Missouri, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended.

New: How Kansas & Missouri Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting

The snap reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in both states, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended. #moleg #ksleg www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

How KS & MO Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting The reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in Kansas and Missouri, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended.

How Kansas & Missouri Republicans are framing gun rights in the wake of Alex Pretti shooting. Read the story via @kacen.bsky.social and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’ Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.

KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’ A story from @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’ Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.

Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.

Documentary about small-town Kansas newspaper raid will debut on global stage “The story’s a microcosm of what’s going on in the country, and not just from a political sense,” the director said. “It’s how we relate to each other and how we live in community together.”

“The story’s a microcosm of what’s going on in the country, and not just from a political sense,” the director said. “It’s how we relate to each other and how we live in community together.”

KC faces backlash for new fire chief hired to lead a department in turmoil New KC fire chief Craig Buckley is inheriting a department in turmoil.

KC faces backlash for new fire chief hired to lead a department in turmoil. Here's the latest from @judylt.bsky.social

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Experts divided on Jackson County’s decision not to charge KC cop in shooting Prosecutor Melesa Johnson cites Missouri’s use of force law and insufficient evidence in decision to not pursue charges.

Experts divided on Jackson County’s decision not to charge KC cop in shooting. Reality Check via Ben Wheeler

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