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Second-most incumbents retiring in a midterm year in Kansas since 2010

Seventeen Kansas state legislative incumbents are retiring in 2026, the second-highest number in any midterm election since 2010. This is a 29% decrease in the number of incumbents retiring compared to 2022. In Kansas, state representatives are up for election every two years, while state senators are up every four…

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Powerball Winner Fraud Claims Erupt as Arkansas Mayor's Brother Revealed To Have $1.8 Billion Ticket

X users cried 'rigged' after the $1.8 billion Powerball winner was named as an Arkansas mayor's brother, but the law that exposed him debunks the fraud claims.

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Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill

A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a civil penalty of nearly $27 million over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022

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'Ted Lasso' stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland

Lionel Messi and Argentina are playing for a World Cup semifinal spot in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jason Sudeikis is paying attention

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America’s top ten cheapest states for 2026 where you can beat inflation

To beat inflation, consider moving to states like Ohio, the Dakotas, or West Virginia

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The 'Soccer Capital of America' is now gunning for the Soccer Capital of the World (Cup)

Kansas City has invested $700 million over the course of more than a decade to create the soccer and sport infrastructure that is now in public view.

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Kansas woman says a car pulled onto a pedestrian lane and got aggressive. Then they realized they couldn’t get out: ‘Really must suck’

A TikToker recorded an apparent close call in traffic.

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Federal courts block proxy advisor disclosure laws in Kansas and Indiana

Federal judges struck down state proxy advisor disclosure laws in Kansas and Indiana within four days of each other in late June 2026, handing Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis their second and third consecutive court victories against such laws.

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Kansas man kills estranged wife over gaming console: ‘I shot her’

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Kansas man killed his estranged wife in argument over Nintendo Switch

‘I shot her...I shot her,’ the husband said in a 911 call, according to police

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Kansas Offers a $250 Vehicle Tax Credit and Doubles the Home Exemption — Here’s How to Claim Your Cut

Kansas drivers and homeowners just got a financial shake-up that feels like a welcome breather in a year full of rising costs. The state rolled out a $250 vehicle tax credit paired with a significant boost to the home exemption, doubling the relief available to qualifying residents. These changes aim…

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Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown

In a thrilling yet tense match, Jhon Arias secured a key early goal that led Colombia to a 1-0 triumph over Ghana in the scorching Kansas City heat, ensuring their passage to the World Cup knockout stage. Colombia's staunch defense proved effective, maintaining an unbeaten streak, much to the excitement…

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Elliot Anderson to complete Man City move from Nottingham Forest after World Cup

Manchester City have secured the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson , with the transfer set to be formally completed once he returns from the World Cup. The 23-year-old underwent his medical in Kansas, where the England national team is currently based, ahead of their last-16 match against Mexico.…

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If You Can Score 10/10 On This 1895 Kansas Exam, Your Math Game Is Still Strong

Imagine walking into an eighth-grade classroom in Kansas in 1895, and being handed an arithmetic exam with no calculator, no hints, and no multiple-choice answers. 📚These weren't trick questions. They tested the everyday math students were expected to master, including fractions and percentages, as well as interest, measurements, and long…

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California delays first emissions reporting deadline to November

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Kansas Property Tax Debate Continues: What Was Proposed and What’s Actually Available in 2026

Property taxes remain one of the biggest financial concerns for Kansas homeowners, especially retirees living on fixed incomes. During the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers and...

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State executives are retiring in seven states where the filing deadline passed in June

In June, the filing deadline passed in ten states: Alaska, Kansas, Wisconsin (June 1), Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota (June 2), Connecticut (June 9), Florida, New Hampshire (June 12), and Rhode Island (June 24).

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Indian man found dead in Kansas after his car was swept away by floodwaters, locals saw car going into water with someone inside

Tragedy unfolded in Kansas as the body of 33-year-old Venkatesh Doppalaudi, an Indian-origin man from Omaha, was discovered after his vehicle was engulfed by floodwaters. The harrowing incident took place on Saturday in Sumner County, leading to a swift rescue effor which went on for hours after his car and…

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All four U.S. House incumbents in Kansas are running in contested primaries for the first time since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kansas was June 1, 2026.

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Dutch ease past Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of Group F

KANSAS ⁠CITY, ⁠Missouri - The Netherlands wrapped up top spot in World Cup ‌Group F with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday, capitalising on another error-strewn display from opponents whose calamitous tournament ⁠came to a fitting end.

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Pluto and the Love, Hate, Longing: What Our Relationship With a Demoted Planet Says About Us

We Gave It a Name, So It Became OursPluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, a 24-year-old farm boy from Kansas working at the Lowell Observatory. An 11-year-old British girl named Venetia Burney suggested the name. Her grandfather passed it along. The International Astronomical Union accepted it. And just…

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Kansas woman finds excellent penny deals at Dollar Tree. But things get ugly as cashier allegedly turns out to be a racist: ”you people’ come in and buy things

“I can’t let you take all of it.”

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$625K in three days: How internet came to the help of elderly Kansas woman after yard cleanup

What began as a simple yard cleanup for Debbie in Wichita turned into a remarkable story of community support, amassing over $625,000. After losing her husband and facing difficult financial challenges, Debbie's neglected garden caught the eye of content creator Spencer, whose video mobilized the public’s compassion.

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An Uber driver for World Cup fans was injured in Kansas City shootings that also left a man dead

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

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Arkansas mom finds brown recluse spiders in and around her house. But even after a horrible bite, she has no intentions to move

She says that the house may have some spiders, but it is home.

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