Kansas
Kansas begins to implement state-funded ‘Alternatives to Abortion’ program
The Republican-led state Legislature subsequently overrode the governor’s veto. Jeanne Gawdun, the director of government relations for Kansans for Life, told CNA that pro-life activists worked directly with the Legislature to draft the language of the bill.
“We did research last year to look at different states, what they had in place already for funding of pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, adoption centers, those types of things,” Gawdun said.
“We were able to get some of our pregnancy resource centers to come up and testify in support of the legislation regarding some of the things they could do with the funding,” she said.
“They are really supported by private donations, so to have any kind of state funding would be of tremendous benefit for them, to increase the number of hours they’re open, to hire additional personnel, even to expand their facilities.”
“We know from national polls that Americans very strongly support pregnancy resource centers,” she continued. “It’s just overwhelming. So we knew Kansans were with us on that.” But “we knew it was going to be a tough thing because we sadly have a very very strongly pro-abortion governor,” she added.
The state opened the program’s bidding process last week. Clint Blaes, a spokesman for state Treasurer Steven Johnson, said the role of the state treasurer’s office in the program “is limited to conducting the request for proposals process and contracting with a nonprofit organization to promote and provide the services enumerated in the bill.”
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued public health advisories due to blue-green algae.
According to a press release from KDHE, a Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum, or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown, or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away.
These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols, and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g., direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache.
Active Advisories:
Warning:
- Elkhorn Lake, Jackson County
- Frazier Lake, Grant County
- Gathering Pond, Geary County
- Kill Creek Park Lake, Johnson County
- Marion County Lake, Marion County
Watch:
- Atchison City Lake #9, Atchison County
- Atchison State Fishing Lake, Atchison County
- Jeffrey Energy Make-Up Lake, Pottawatomie County
- Marion Reservoir, Marion County
- Melvern Outlet River Pond, Osage County
- Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County
A warning status indicates that a HAB is expected or present, and a watch status means that a HAB is possible and may be present.
Advisories are lifted when cell densities and toxin concentrations dissipate to levels below the Watch thresholds.
If you or your pets come into contact with algae, rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported as soon as possible.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person died and another was injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon in south Kansas City, Missouri.
Police found two people, a man and a woman, in the street suffering from gunshot wounds at about 4:10 p.m. in the 11800 block of Winchester Avenue.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the woman was taken to an area hospital.
An argument between several people led to a fight, and then gunfire, police said.
Police are looking for one suspect and believe this is an isolated incident.
This was the 87th homicide of the year in Kansas City, Missouri, compared with 79 at this time a year ago.
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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self talks new assistant Jacque Vaughn
Check out everything Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had to say Tuesday as he introduced a new assistant, Jacque Vaughn, in Lawrence.
LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has continued to add to its roster in recent weeks, as the 2025-26 season nears.
Toward the end of June, KU signed a pair of high-caliber players who’ll be freshmen this season. That would be guard Kohl Rosario, and center Paul Mbiya. Both are capable of providing valuable depth for a squad that was very much in need of it and have helped spur momentum for coach Bill Self’s team during the summer.
So, at this point, where do things stand when it comes to Kansas’ potential place in the initial top 25 poll? How favorably do projections view the Jayhawks? Where does KU rank among other Big 12 Conference programs?
Here are some recent projections for where Kansas could start the upcoming season in the top 25:
This projection places Kansas at No. 21, behind fellow Big 12 programs No. 1 Houston, No. 7 BYU, No. 12 Texas Tech, No. 13 Iowa State, and No. 17 Arizona. It’s clear that once again the Jayhawks are going to be dealing with a challenging league slate. Compete well within that, and odds are Self and company will be able to move up much higher than No. 21.
Darryn Peterson’s arrival as one of the most high-profile freshmen in the nation generated a lot of buzz for the Jayhawks and has helped them come in at No. 21 in this projection. With returning sophomore forward Flory Bidunga, the duo has the potential to be one of the best the Big 12 has to offer this season. However, here KU is still behind some Big 12 programs in No. 3 Houston, No. 6 BYU, No. 10 Texas Tech, No. 13 Arizona, and No. 18 Iowa State.
This is the highest projection of the group and sets Kansas at No. 14 — just inside the top 15. Ahead of the Jayhawks, among Big 12 programs, are No. 2 Houston and No. 8 Iowa State. It’s an optimistic outlook for KU, as it looks to bounce back this season after a pair of disappointing finishes across the past two postseasons.
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
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