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Former Kansas detective, 3 others accused of sex trafficking

A former Kansas police detective and three other men have been charged in a federal indictment with operating a sex trafficking operation involving teenage girls in the 1990s

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Kansas voters narrowly reject amendment to enhance legislative power in win for Gov. Laura Kelly

Kansas voters appear to have rejected a constitutional amendment that would have given the GOP-controlled Legislature more power for the second time this year.

Tribune News Service

What went wrong? Kansas Republicans point fingers after Schmidt’s loss to Gov. Kelly

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt on Oct. 24 received what could have been a useful development in the extremely close contest for governor: National assessment scores measuring math and reading had fallen among Kansas students.

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In first nationwide election since Roe was overturned, voters opt to protect abortion access

The first major election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade saw abortion rights on the ballot in a record number of states. The outcomes of these initiatives suggest that when Kansas voters in August 2022 rejected a proposed constitutional amendment declaring there is no state right to abortion,…

The Conversation

NASCAR reveals start times and networks for 2023 season

NASCAR has revealed the start times and TV networks for the 2023 Cup, Xfinity, and Truck seasons.

Motorsport

Abortion helped Democrats across the U.S. hold off a “red wave.” Not in Texas.

In conservative Kansas and Kentucky, voters turned out in droves and crossed party lines to support abortion access. In Texas — where candidates, not issues, were on the ballot — there was no such surge in support.

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Abortion rights backers see big wins in Tuesday results

Voters in five states Tuesday appeared poised to follow Kansas’ lead to support fewer restrictions on abortion.

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Kansas voters reelect Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly over GOP challenger Derek Schmidt

After an extremely tight election, Democrat Laura Kelly, governor of Kansas, wins four more years in offer over her Republican challenger Kelly held off Republican challenger Derek Schmidt.

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly defies history with narrow win over Republican Schmidt

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won reelection on Wednesday, achieving a historic victory in one of the hardest-fought contests in the country on promises of continued stable, moderate leadership.

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Abortion rights advocates count ‘seismic’ victories in midterm elections across US

After the Supreme Court scrapped Roe v Wade, voters in five states voted directly on the future of reproductive healthcare in midterm elections

The Independent UK

Missouri heads toward legalizing recreational weed with likely passage of Amendment 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missourians will likely soon be able to head to their local weed dispensary and buy recreational marijuana gummies, joints and other products, as proponents of Amendment 3 claim victory late Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly holds narrow lead over Republican challenger Schmidt

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly held a narrow lead over Republican state Attorney General Derek Schmidt in the race for governor as vote counting continued late Tuesday night, even as the race remained too close to call.

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Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids overcomes Republican wave to win third term in House

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids won her rematch against Republican Amanda Adkins in Kansas Tuesday, focusing heavily on preserving abortion rights to weather a Republican wave and secure her third term in the U.S. House.

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US Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas defeats Mark Holland, wins third term in Washington

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas won a third term Tuesday, coasting to victory amid a nationwide push by the Republican Party to win control of Congress.

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‘Knocked over six cops.’ Kansan accused of assaulting officer enters plea in Capitol riot

A Kansas man scheduled to go to trial in Washington, D.C., this month on multiple felony charges in connection with the Capitol riot pleaded guilty to one count on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Democratic Gov. Kelly seeks 2nd term in GOP-leaning Kansas

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is hoping win a second term in Republican-leaning Kansas against three-term GOP state Attorney General Derek Schmidt

The Independent UK

GOP hard-liner Kobach seeks comeback in race for Kansas AG

Republican Kris Kobach is seeking to win a comeback bid for Kansas attorney general after two big losses raised the question of whether he was electable in his home state

The Independent UK

Kansas US Rep. Davids seeks 3rd term in GOP-redrawn district

Kansas Republicans are hoping that a midterm election wave will sweep Democrat Sharice Davids out of her Kansas City-area congressional seat

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Your election night guide, hour-by-hour

It all comes down to this. After months of campaigning, ups and down, Election Day is here. Here's what to watch, as the night unfolds.

Axios

7 important election night bellwethers

These 7 places will tell us where politics is headed.

Reason

Brickbat: Little Red Corvette

It took Rich Martinez some six years and cost him $30,000, but he finally got his 1959 Corvette back from the state of Kansas. It also required an act of the legislature to finally make the Kansas Highway Patrol and Department of Revenue return the vehicle, which they planned to…

Tribune News Service

School board in Kansas bans trans students from preferred bathrooms, sports teams

After months of tense debate, the Gardner Edgerton school board in Kansas on Monday approved a policy prohibiting transgender children from using their preferred restrooms or participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity.

Tribune News Service

Abortion access hinges on state elections

In the first national election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in many states Tuesday will decide the future of abortion access, whether through ballot initiatives, gubernatorial and legislative races or choices for state courts.

Sports Illustrated

Coach of the Year Candidates by Conference

We look at who’s leading the way nationally and in all 10 FBS leagues.

WEKU

Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week

Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.

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