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Missouri voters reject Amendment 3, preserving abortion rights approved in 2024

Dr. Margaret Baum, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, embraces Dr. Jennifer Smith, an OB-GYN and abortion rights advocate, immediately after the defeat of Amendment 3 was called ...
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US Sen. Roger Marshall lost his seat long before Kansans kicked him out. He just didn’t realize it.

Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall delivers his concession speech alongside his wife, Laina, at the Nov. 3, 2026, GOP watch party in Wichita. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) U.S. Sen. Roger ...
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Missouri Republicans suffer biggest electoral setback in a generation

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe kicked off a statewide tour in support of Amendment 3, a proposed abortion ban, with a press conference on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in ...
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Photos: Geese brought their trademark rock cacophony to the Midland Friday night

Stars Midland Theatre Friday, October 30 One of the hottest bands on the road right now are weird rockers Geese. Touring once ...
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Serving Hunt: We visited your favorite bartender’s favorite bartender

Photo by Maisie VanSlander Behind every plate, glass, and to-go cup is a hand serving it. Service industry workers make up almost 10% of all U.S. employment, with some metro areas nearing 15%. These ...
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Sierra Winter Jewelry celebrates 10 years of Kansas-forward design

Sierra Otto's journey as an independent jewelry designer has been rewarding despite the challenges, and is inspired by Kansas flora.
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Provis Coffee Roasters bring a literary twist to coffee in North Kansas City

Courtesy Provis Coffee Roasters When a group of customers asked Ronni Kurtz how he would describe the aesthetic of Provis ...
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Five questions about Missouri’s election. Some are easier to answer than others.

Missouri voters keep rejecting some of the GOP’s biggest ideas. Then they keep electing Republicans to run the state. Two years ago, voters protected abortion rights and approved paid sick leave. In ...
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Final pitch over Missouri abortion ban turns to fight over voter power

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway speaks at a Yes on 3 rally hosted by Her Health, Her Future, on Tues. Oct. 27 at Encounter Church in Arnold (Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent) As Missouri ...
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Photos: Vollyball battle sees KU sweep KSU at Sunflower Showdown

The 15th-ranked Kansas volleyball team finished off its sweep of the Sunflower Showdown Friday night with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-21 ...
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Ed Perkins’ new documentary explores ‘very profound and tragic consequences’ of Clown Panic

Clown Panic. // image courtesy Hulu Clown Panic is now streaming on Hulu. As you may recall, back in 2016, creepy clowns became A Thing. Not limited to internet memes, these clowns made their way into ...
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Thank goodness President Trump will return to Kansas. Now he can check out all our hot GOP men!

From left, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt attend a Topeka rally featuring Vice President JD Vance on Oct. 26, 2026, in Topeka. (Photo by Thad ...