Critics: Kansas bill on trans athletes will cause bullying
LGBTQ-rights advocates are warning Kansas legislators that their discussion of a proposed ban on transgender students in girls’ and women’s school sports will lead to bullying.
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Kansas proposal against transgender athletes gets traction
An executive order from Democratic President Joe Biden prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in school sports and elsewhere sparked a backlash from conservative groups. Kansas is among at least eight states that are considering banning transgender girls and women from competing in girls’ or women’s sports in K-12 schools and colleges.
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News to Know (2/10/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Opening arguments are slated to begin this afternoon in the second impeachment trial of former President Trump. On Tuesday, the Senate voted to continue with the proceeding…
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News to Know (2/5/2021)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the battle against the coronavirus, Johnson and Johnson has asked the FDA to approve emergency use of its single-dose vaccine. That raises the hope of the U.S.…
Citizen petition leads to audit of City of Fairview
State Auditor Nicole Galloway is auditing the city of Fairview in southwest Missouri. Residents of the city requested the audit through the petition process.
Missouri lawmaker indicted for stem cell fraud scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state legislator on fraud charges after she falsely promoted a treatment she was selling at medical clinics as containing stem cells that could treat various diseases including COVID-19.
Kansas governor: Medical marijuana should fund Medicaid expansion
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is proposing that Kansas legalize marijuana for medical use to generate revenues that would finance an expansion of the state’s Medicaid health coverage for the needy.
Oklahoma lobbyists agree to pay $115K ethics settlement
Two Oklahoma lobbyists have agreed to pay $115,000 in penalties as part of a settlement with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
Missouri Attorney General's office reviewing complaints against Joplin City Council
The Missouri Attorney General’s office says it’s reviewing complaints against the Joplin City Council alleging the council violated the state’s Sunshine Law.
Med-Day Thursday: Olympian & former Congressman Jim Ryun on his battle with hearing loss
To call him a 4-State icon would be an understatement. Jim Ryun was the first high school athlete to run a 4-minute mile, and the last American runner to hold the world…
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News to Know (11/18/20)
WASHINGTON,D.C. - Officials around the country are sounding the alarm about the latest coronavirus surge. A record 73-thousand people were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Tuesday. More cities and…
Losing an Election in the 4-States
"I certainly sat with baited breath, refreshing my browser, looking for results coming in." Leading up to election night, Josh Shackles watched as the votes for him poured in. The democratic…
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News to Know (11/10/20)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A week has passed since Election Day and President Trump is still refusing to concede the race to Joe Biden. The president's legal team continues to claim widespread election…
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News to Know (11/6/20)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans are still waiting to learn the winner of the Presidential Election. Ballot counting continues in several key states. Margins in Arizona and Nevada remain razor thin, while President…
Local officials say it could take some time before we have a Presidential winner
While counting is still going on in a handful of states, local officials say it could be some time before we have a definitive winner.
Election 2020: What last night tells us about today
With last night leaving us with only more questions regarding the presidential election, we asked Missouri Southern professor Will Delehanty to stop by to give us some answers and ways to look…
Voters see long line in Carl Junction
Over in Carl Junction, the voting line stretched all the way out to the road in Briarbrook.
Voters see long lines in Missouri for last minute absentee voting
Today is the last day for early voting in Missouri and voters were faced with long lines and packed courthouses.
Kansas political parties fail to disclose details on mailers
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Both the Kansas Republican and Democratic parties have failed to disclose which candidates they are targeting with campaign mailers this election cycle. The Wichita Eagle reports that both major parties failed to provide that required information when they…
Early voter turnout breaking records
Many people are voting early this year, so much so, it's breaking local records.
Candidates Roger Marshall and Jake LaTurner campaign in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan - U.S. Senate Candidate Roger Marshall and U.S. Representative Candidate Jake LaTurner campaign in Pittsburg. There, they talked to voters about issues including policing.
Officials offer tips on how to be safe on election day
The election is less than a week away and officials are giving some advice on what you can do to be prepared. Some local officials bring us some essential tips from before you head out the door to the time you get to your polling place.
Political signs stolen, vandalized, throughout area
As we get closer to the election, more and more political signs are popping up. But they are disappearing just as quickly.
Missouri Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway visits Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo - Missouri Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway visits Joplin. She met with the Teamsters Local 823 and discussed healthcare, COVID-19, and economic recovery.
