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Kansas judge who authorized newspaper raid cleared of 'incompetence' complaint

KCUR

Published December 8, 2023 at 9:21 AM CST

The Marion County Record search warrant signed by Kansas magistrate Laura Viar appeared to violate federal law protecting journalists from police raids. The Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct did issue Viars "informal advice" to research appropriate federal and state laws before approving warrants.

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Missouri and Kansas historic sites may 'cease to exist' if Congress defunds National Heritage Areas

Sherman Smith | Kansas Reflector

Uniting more than 200 sites across eastern Kansas and western Missouri, Freedom's Frontier preserves the story of the border war and the settlement of the western frontier. But the Trump administration has blocked funding for National Heritage Areas.
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Kansas troopers on standby for 'No Kings' protests Saturday. Several are planned around Kansas City

Anna Kaminski

Hundreds of protesters are expected at rallies in the Kansas City region, including several in Johnson County, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's policies.
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Trans Kansans win court ruling to change the gender on their IDs

Zane Irwin

The Kansas Court of Appeals decision reverses a district court order that prohibited transgender people from changing driver's licenses to reflect their gender identity.
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In the Air Capital of the World, tariffs come with challenges — and opportunities

Rose Conlon

One Wichita manufacturer says tariffs are buoying demand for its products. But industry leaders warn of long-term harm to American planemakers.
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Kansas is making the 93-mile Flint Hills Trail even better for cyclists

Celia Llopis-Jepsen

The Flint Hills Trail travels through tallgrass prairie and along riverside bluffs. It also offers a chance to stop at historic sites, such as the Allegawaho Heritage Memorial Park near Council Grove.