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Third-party United Kansas registered in Kansas after gathering nearly 20,000 signatures

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2 years ago

May 28, 2024

Third-party United Kansas registered in Kansas after gathering nearly 20,000 signatures

United Kansas met the requirements to become a registered political party in the state, one of only three minor political parties active in the state, according to the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office.

The party started canvassing for supporters two months ago to get to the statutorily required 19,548 signatures, or 2% of the total votes cast during the last gubernatorial election. United Kansas follows No Labels Kansas, which was recognized in January as a minor party, and the Libertarian Party of Kansas, which has been recognized since 1992.

The party says its mission is “to unite Kansas under shared values and common goals” and that it values multiparty dialogue, grassroots community efforts and inclusivity for all Kansans. It says its key issues are fostering business-friendly environments, affordable health care, quality education and continuous funding, fostering civic engagement, infrastructure modernization and environmental protection.

In a letter on its website, United Kansas’s party chair Jack Curtis advocates for fusion voting to transform the Democratic process to make it more collaborative.

“By allowing them to cross-nominate candidates, we ensure that these parties have a genuine stake in the electoral process rather than be sidelined as a potential spoiler. This not only amplifies diverse voices but also encourages major parties to adopt more moderate and inclusive stances, leading to a more balanced political environment,” Curtis wrote.

Curtis is joined in party leadership by vice chair Sally Cauble, a former Republican State Board of Education member, and treasurer Aaron Estabrook, an Independent former member of the Manhattan City Commission and USD 383 Board of Education.

The party will be able to select candidates for the November elections through a convention or caucus by June 3. It will be able to hold statewide primaries for office if its candidate for governor gets more than 5% of the vote statewide.

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LET’S TALK | KSHB coming to Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 20

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10 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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LET’S TALK | KSHB coming to Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The KSHB 41 News team will be landing in Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, for our latest Let’s Talk event.

We’ll be hanging out from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Peachtree Cafeteria, 2128 E. 12th Street, in Kansas City, Missouri, 64127.

Join KSHB 41’s Kevin Holmes, Wes Peery, Alyssa Jackson, Ryan Gamboa and others in person to let us know what we need to learn about the Historic Northeast, its residents, what’s going well and what opportunities are possible.

If you can’t make it in person, send us a question using the form below.

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Kansas ag officials take comment on proposed water rules

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22 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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Kansas ag officials take comment on proposed water rules

by: Wil Day

Posted: Jan 8, 2026 / 07:19 PM CST

Updated: Jan 8, 2026 / 07:19 PM CST

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Agriculture held a meeting on Thursday to discuss proposed rules regarding the Kansas Water Appropriation Act.

The Division of Water Resources is proposing new regulations and changes to current regulations under the law.

The division is looking at amending or revoking regulations related to flowmeters tracking water usage.

It is also proposing changes to groundwater usage rules on how far you can move a well from its original location to prevent harming the water rights of other landowners.

Another regulation would create voluntary Water Conservation Areas, where landowners work with the division to establish water conservation plans on their properties.

Some of the concerns raised at Thursday’s meeting dealt with property rights and the transfer of land to new owners. Some expressed concern about the sale of water rights to other landowners in the area.

There is no listed timeline for when the changes could be made.

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Rural Kansas fire department reports record number of calls in 2025

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January 8, 2026

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Rural Kansas fire department reports record number of calls in 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A rural Kansas fire department says it saw yet another increase in calls in 2025.

On Tuesday, Butler County Fire District #3 posted data about last year on social media.

It responded to 782 alarms in 2025, which is a new record.

The majority of the calls were for rescue and emergency medical services, followed by service calls.

Courtesy: Butler County Fire District #3

The department’s data show the number of calls has been trending upward over the last 20 years.

From 2006 to 2010, the department handled an an average of 550 calls a year. From 2021 through 2025, that average was 720, a 31% increase.

Courtesy: Butler County Fire District #3

Officials said continued growth in the community has increased the demand for emergency services.

“These numbers reinforce the importance of ongoing training, staffing, equipment planning, and community support to ensure we can continue to provide timely and effective service,” the department said on Facebook.

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