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Marijuana · TopekaKansas is one of only 10 states that doesn't have either medical or recreational cannabis. The Kansas House passed a medical marijuana bill in 2021, but the Senate didn't take up the bill. Pharmacies, not dispensaries, will be the way that cannabis flower is distributed in the state.See the Story
Kansas Statehouse considers medical cannabis program that would be strictest in U.S.
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Tornado · KansasA confirmed tornado is located on the ground near Rossville in northwest Shawnee County. The tornado appeared to have subsequently lifted back up into the sky. Law enforcement also reported softball-sized hail west of Alma in Wabaunsee County. No information was available about whether either tornado had caused any injuries or damage.See the Story
Take cover! Tornado reported on the ground near Rossville in northwest Shawnee County
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Basketball · PennsylvaniaUnionville boys basketball team opens PIAA 5A playoffs in fine style. Longhorns jumped on visiting Manheim Central early and cruised to a 56-31 win. 6-foot-7 center Nick Diehl scored a game high 18 points to go along with 15 rebounds and three blocked shots.See the Story
Unionville defeats Manheim Central in boys basketball state tourney opener
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Senate · KansasSenate Bill 365 started as legislation to end the three-day grace period for mailed advance ballots. By the time senators were done with it, it was a much more sweeping bill. It included provisions to ban ballot drop boxes and ban electronic voting machines. It failed to pass the Senate on Tuesday in a 18-22 vote.See the Story
Kansas Senate Republicans sank their own election bill drowned by 'anchor' of amendments
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Topeka · TopekaKansas House and Senate hold hearings on two anti-transgender bills. House Bill 2791 would ban health care professionals from providing gender-affirming care to children. Bill 2792 would ban physicians from providing "gender transition surgery" to youths. House GOP leadership "blessed" both bills to make them exempt from the Feb. 23 turnaround deadline.See the Story
Kansas Republicans want to ban transgender youths from getting gender-affirming care
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Topeka · TopekaRachel Holthaus, locally known as the "The Hope Dealer," is a Topeka, Kansas, resident. She is a survivor of addiction, suicide and a car accident. She spends her time by driving her "hope mobile" and filling blessing boxes. She also volunteers time to pick up and donate Crumbl Cookies in those boxes.See the Story
Donations, cookies and more is how this Topeka woman gives back to the community
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Topeka · TopekaKDOT used eminent domain to acquire two properties it needs to rebuild and realign Interstate 70's Polk-Quincy Viaduct in downtown Topeka. Kansas law requires KDOT to pay just compensation to owners whose properties it must acquire. Both owners plan to appeal the amounts involved but KDOT will begin project work.See the Story
Kansas uses eminent domain to acquire holdout properties to rebuild Topeka's I-70 viaduct
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Kris Kobach · TopekaThe high court issued its order on Tuesday in the Gannon case. House Speaker Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, said he appreciates the court's decision. Public education advocates fear it could open the door to the Legislature potentially underfunding K-12 schools in the future.See the Story
After years of funding increases, Kansas Supreme Court closes school funding lawsuit
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