A federal judge in Phoenix on Monday blocked a 2021 state “personhood” law that gives all legal rights to unborn children and that abortion rights groups said put providers at risk of prosecution for a variety of crimes.
An inmate died Monday at the Lansing Correctional Facility, according to a news release. The cause of Jamie Gaius Marshall’s death remains undetermined pending the results of an autopsy.
The vice chair of the House Jan. 6 committee said Donald Trump has attempted to contact a witness who was talking to the panel investigating the attack on the Capitol.
When they met this week, members of the Leavenworth Board of Education reappointed Judi Price and Mike Powell to serve as their president and vice president. But the votes were not unanimous.
Katelyn Burks of Leavenworth has earned the prestigious title of 2022 National American Miss Kansas at the state pageant held July 8-10. She will attend the national pageant in Orlando, Florida, during Thanksgiving week. She will have the opportunity to win her share of over $1 million in cash and prizes.
Two brothers from Leavenworth are facing rape charges for allegedly having sex with a child who was under 14 years of age, according to a prosecution official and court records. Steven, 39, and Thomas, 42, Manczuk each is charged in Leavenworth County District Court with rape, aggravated criminal sodomy and sexual exploitation of a child.
Groundbreaking for Phase 1 of Basehor’s newest park took place last week. When complete, Tomahawk Park will consist of 12 acres located at the intersection of 155th Street and Chestnut.
Lansing City Council members approved a ballot question Thursday that voters will decide on in the Nov. 8 election. Voters will determine then whether to implement a new sales tax to build an aquatic center.
It has been among the most humbling honors of my life to serve you as your state representative in Topeka. And in my first term, I have been proud to take a number of important votes on your behalf, including my vote to eliminate the food sales tax in Kansas and my vote in favor of the Parents’ Bill of Rights to put parents back in charge of their kids’ education.
State Rep. Pat Proctor will hold a town hall in Kickapoo Township on Tuesday.