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politics2 days ago•13 min saved

Nancy Kassebaum: Kansas trailblazer who shaped health reform dies at 94

Nancy Kassebaum, a three-term Kansas senator and rare female pioneer in U.S. politics, dies at 94. She helped shepherd health care reform in the 1990s, notably the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act (HIPAA) ensuring affordable coverage when changing jobs and protecting health data privacy. A centrist who worked across party lines with Bob Dole, she was Kansas’ first woman elected to a full Senate term, later marrying former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker. Her legacy includes civility in politics and recognition with the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2025.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #hipaa #kansas

us-news3 days ago•130 min saved

Pioneering Kansas senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker dies at 94

Former Kansas senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker, a trailblazing moderate Republican who won election in 1978 after defeating Bill Roy and was reelected in 1984 and 1990, died at age 94. Known for her bipartisan approach and independence from party orthodoxies—she refused to back a constitutional balanced-budget amendment—she did not seek a third term in 1996 and later married fellow senator Howard Baker, the first such union between former senators. She later served as ambassador to Japan under President George W. Bush and remained active in public life, including endorsing Democrats such as Laura Kelly and speaking out on issues like impeachment. She leaves behind seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

via AP News|

#alf-landon #howard-baker #kansas

politics3 days ago•203 min saved

Centrist Kansas Trailblazer Nancy Kassebaum Baker Dies at 94

Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas without a spouse in office, died at 94 of natural causes. She served from 1978 to 1997 as a moderate Republican, chaired the Labor and Human Resources Committee, and helped shape bipartisan health care reform named for her and Ted Kennedy; she remained a respected public servant in Kansas and later endorsed Democratic candidates.

via CNN|

#kansas #moderate-republicans #nancy-kassebaum-baker

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Kansas Tourist Dies in Mount Etna Lightning Strike

A 29-year-old Kansas man was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily amid ongoing volcanic activity. He was found around 1,400 meters in the Rocca Capra area and airlifted to medical staff, but he died. Authorities closed portions of Etna’s slopes; historically, lightning has caused more fatalities on Etna than eruptions, with the last eruption-related deaths in 1987.

via Lawrence Journal-World|

#etna #hiking #kansas

world8 days ago•1 min saved

Kansas tourist struck by lightning on Mount Etna as restricted area remains closed

An American tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Sicily’s Mount Etna in an area closed to visitors because of volcanic activity. He was rescued by helicopter after the strike but died later. Authorities note that more Etna fatalities have come from lightning than eruptions in recent decades, with the last eruption-related deaths in 1987.

via KWCH|

#hiking #italy #kansas

us-news13 days ago•24 min saved

Kansas sex offender kills wife and four children, then takes his own life

A 53-year-old Kansas man, Ronald Williams, a registered sex offender, killed his wife and four children at a Winfield home before calling 911 to report the killings and then shooting himself as police arrived. Investigators say he killed the five family members prior to the self-inflicted wound, and Williams had a history of prior convictions, including a 1998 charge for attempted indecent liberties with a minor.

via nypost.com|

#kansas #murder-suicide #police

crime13 days ago•2 min saved

Winfield family tragedy: father fatally shoots wife and four children before taking his own life

In Windfield, Kansas, 53-year-old Ronald H. Williams called 911 to confess that he had killed his wife, Kelly L. George, and their four children—Carol A. Williams (9), Ronald H. Williams Jr. (7), Sarah K. Williams (5), and Kelly M. McGee Williams (3)—and planned to kill himself. Police, who had previously responded to reports of aggressive behavior at the home, battled a two-hour standoff with SWAT before breaching the residence and recovering the six bodies. Williams was a registered sex offender with past indecent-liberties with a child convictions from 1998. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation joined the probe to determine a motive.

via NBC News|

#crime #domestic-violence #family-tragedy

crime13 days ago•2 min saved

Winfield family massacre leaves six dead, suspect dead by self-inflicted gunshot

Six people were found dead inside a Winfield, Kansas home: four children aged 3 to 9 and a 44-year-old woman, Kelly L. George; the male suspect, Ronald H. Williams Sr., was found dead after allegedly killing the five family members and calling 911, then dying by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation is led by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Winfield Police; Williams Sr. had a lengthy criminal history, including a 1998 sex-offender conviction.

via fox8live.com|

#crime #family #investigation

health19 days ago•16 min saved

Midwest ACA premiums set to rise again in 2027 for Missouri and Kansas

Missouri and Kansas carriers seeking ACA marketplace rate hikes for 2027 range from about 10% to 35% with double-digit increases across the board. UnitedHealthcare in Kansas is requesting roughly 30%–36%, driven by higher healthcare costs, increased claims, deductible dynamics, new technology, and a shrinking pool of healthier enrollees after subsidies expired. Regulators are reviewing the filings and accepting public comments (Missouri deadline Aug. 31; final rates due by Oct. 31). If approved, two-year premium growth could exceed one-third for marketplace plans, echoing broader national trends (median about 15%).

via thebeaconnews.org|

#aca #health #health-insurance

politics19 days ago•2 min saved

Kansas voters nix plan to elect state Supreme Court justices

Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have replaced the current appointment and retention system for the state Supreme Court with direct statewide elections, preserving the nominating commission and governor appointment process. Opponents warned that elections would politicize the court and threaten abortion rights and school funding; supporters argued it would give Kansans a direct voice. The Associated Press called the vote, with Planned Parenthood and educators praising the outcome.

via KCUR|

#abortion-rights #amendment #judiciary

health20 days ago•6 min saved

Kansas mom fights for life after spider bite triggers liver failure

A Kansas mother, Britagne Miller, developed severe complications after a suspected spider bite at Cheney Lake. She faced a painful calf lesion, a dangerous blood-clotting issue requiring emergency surgery, and later end-stage liver failure with doctors initially giving weeks to live. She was discharged home to recover and now aims for a liver transplant, while her family manages financial strain and has launched a GoFundMe campaign.

via The Independent|

#gofundme #health #kansas

politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Pastor-turned-candidate wins crowded Kansas Senate primary

Democratic megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton won a crowded 11-way Kansas Senate primary to take on Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Hamilton has raised about $4.1 million since February, while Marshall has raised roughly $6.2 million this cycle, underscoring the fundraising dynamics of a race in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since the 1930s and setting up a high-sum general election battle.

via Fox News|

#adam-hamilton #campaign-finance #democrats

health21 days ago•5 min saved

Kansas mom fights for life after suspected spider bites trigger liver failure

A Kansas mother of four, Britagne Miller, was bitten by spiders while at a Cheney Lake campout, leading to a swollen calf that prompted hospitalization, surgery, and a chain of complications including infections and end-stage liver failure. She spent weeks in intensive care, faced a potentially fatal condition, and was released July 11 to continue recovery at home with health care and physical therapy. Doctors have not confirmed which spider bit her, and she remains hopeful for a liver transplant, though she is not yet eligible; an entomologist notes venomous spiders are commonly found in Kansas.

via Fox News|

#health #hospitalization #kansas

politics21 days ago•31 min saved

Populist Holscher unseats Kansas Dem establishment in gubernatorial primary

Kansas state Sen. Cindy Holscher defeated establishment-backed Ethan Corson in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, setting up a tough general election against Republican Ty Masterson. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed leads Rep. Haley Stevens in a tight Senate primary, highlighting ongoing progressives-versus-moderates tensions, with Mallory McMorrow endorsing El-Sayed; William Lawrence also won the MI-7 Democratic primary. Missouri saw Wesley Bell defeat Cori Bush in MO-1 and Rick Brattin win the GOP’s MO-5 race, while Kansas voters rejected a constitutional abortion amendment, underscoring abortion politics’ persistence. The night showcased persistent intra-party divisions as races shape up for November.

via Politico|

#abortion-politics #democratic-primary #gubernatorial-race

politics21 days ago•399 min saved

Trump-backed Masterson to contest Kansas governor race against Holscher

Republican State Senate President Ty Masterson won his primary in Kansas with Trump’s endorsement, while Democratic State Senator Cindy Holscher won hers, setting up a fall showdown for governor in a GOP-leaning state governed by a Democrat before term limits. Holscher ran on a progressive, anti‑establishment platform and highlighted working people’s concerns, including a moratorium on new data-center construction; Masterson led a crowded Republican field to face her, aided by Trump’s backing. The race follows Democratic Governor Laura Kelly’s term, and voters in Kansas currently trend Republican, with Cook labeling the general election lean Republican.

via NBC News|

#cindy-holscher #governor-race #kansas