Clash Over "Black Mass" Highlights Religious Freedom Debate in Kansas
#Kansas #ReligiousFreedomA clash in Kansas arose as Satanic Grotto members rallied for separation of church and state. The event led to arrests amid clashes with Christian counter-protesters. The rally outside the Statehouse was triggered by the planned "Black Mass" ceremony. read more
"Babysitter Discovers Man Hiding Under Child's Bed in Kansas"
#Kansas #BabysitterMonsterUnderBedA Kansas babysitter discovers a man hidden under a child's bed when checking for monsters, leading to a struggle before the suspect flees. The man is later identified and arrested, facing a variety of serious charges. read more
Kansas Couple Arrested After Adopted Daughter's Remains Found in Yard
#Kansas #ChildAbuseJusticeA couple from Kansas was arrested for the murder of their adopted daughter, whose remains were found in their backyard. The little girl, Kennedy Schroer, was discovered buried in 2024. The parents face charges of murder, child abuse, and Medicaid fraud. read more
Derby Board of Education Rejects Textbooks Over Trump Bias
#Kansas #AntiTrumpBiasThe Kansas school board rejected textbooks and learning materials for being too anti-Trump, with concerns over bias and omissions in portraying Trump's presidency. They also voted against a contract with the education company due to concerns over their statements on diversity and inclusion. read more
Former Kansas Police Chief Charged with Interfering in Judicial Process
#Kansas #PressFreedomFormer Marion Police Department chief Gideon Cody faces a felony charge for allegedly obstructing a judicial process by influencing a witness, stemming from a controversial raid on a local newspaper's offices and its publisher's home. read more
Former Kansas Police Chief Faces Obstruction Charges After Newspaper Raid
#Kansas #PressFreedomProsecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief for raid on Marion County Record, finding no crimes committed by newspaper staff before the unjustified search. The raid led to untimely death of publisher's mother and raised concerns about press freedom. read more
#Kansas #MissingFamily
Kansas mother Martha Unger, 23, and her young daughters Madilynn Grace, 2, and Haylie Faith, 1, went missing, potentially coerced to a religious rehab in Mexico with Corney and Elizabeth Klaasen. Authorities seek help to locate them in a 2015 white Ford Explorer. read more
#Kansas #MissouriEconomy
Kansas is seeking to lure the Chiefs and Royals from Missouri with plans for new stadiums. The Kansas Legislature approved funding measures, which Missouri officials pledge to match. The move reignites an economic 'border war' despite a previous truce. read more
#Kansas #VotingRights
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the state constitution does not establish a right to vote, causing disagreement among justices. The court upheld a signature-verification measure but sided with challengers on another provision criminalizing impersonation of election officials. read more
#Kansas #ReligiousGroup
Two missing Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, found dead in Oklahoma, confirming ‘God’s Misfits’ murder case. The women disappeared on March 30, leading to four suspects, including relatives and members of a religious group, charged with kidnapping and murder. read more