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Madeleine Charis King
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There are over 20,000 medium and large-sized concentrated animal feeding operations in the U.S. One family farm in Iowa recently transitioned their industrial hog operation to grow something else: specialty mushrooms.
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Beth Lipoff/Johnson County PostOn the first Sunday after Election Day, Hamilton told his church that he plans to preach 12 to 18 times a year once he's sworn in as a U.S. senator on Jan. 3. The Church of the Resurrection said Hamilton's employment status will shift to part-time so his compensation doesn't exceed the Senate limit. -
KU AthleticsThe University of Kansas hasn't disclosed how much its student-athletes make, even though every other salary in the university is open.
Local news
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Kobach, who is known for his hardline stances on immigration and voter fraud, lost to former police officer Chris Mann. -
Around half or more of registered voters in Finney, Ford and Seward counties are Latino, according to state voting data. Hamilton won all three, along with eight other counties to secure his victory. -
Jim and Linda Parker have rolled up their sleeves and donated blood and platelets at American Red Cross sites across the country. -
State's uninsured rate for kids climbs from 5.2% in 2022 to 5.6% in '23, 7% in '24 and 8.5% in '25 -
District leaders say they could not tell whether the annual "one-stop shop" showcase resulted in more applications for magnet programs.
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Manish Swarup/APNew Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world's most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November. -
Elizabeth Cook/PA/APRussell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.
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Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair." -
The Supreme Court considers the case of a prisoner who suffered brutal injuries, only to be denied medical care behind bars. He wants to sue the prison nurse in a case that could change the law on holding federal officers accountable. -
Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference. Many are frustrated with the lack of focus on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change. -
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January. -
Health clinics and organizations advocating for poor and working-class Nebraskans say the rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been rife with problems.
Commentary & Podcasts
Brooks Burris
At 19, Jack Barksdale already draws upon a broad range of topics for his songs. On this episode, he discusses his turn toward more topical tunes for his latest EP, Battleground.
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