The federal government targeted four Kansas school districts over their transgender policies, saying the schools violated federal law. Now, it’s escalated with a lawsuit against one district, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools. Grace Hills of the Kansas News Service reports on what it was like for a transgender student who attended one of those schools in that district.
Plus, more on these stories:
- Kansas U.S. Senate candidates faced questions about the separation of church and state during a debate this weekend.
- Candidates for governor also debating at the Kansas State Fair set out clear differences on abortion access.
- Vice President J.D. Vance will visit a manufacturing plant in Olathe today, as part of an event with Make America Great Again, Inc.
- Members of the public have a chance to weigh in on the Wichita school district's proposed annual budget at the school board meeting tonight.
- The Wichita-metro is part of a national reckoning on Flock cameras.
- Wichita's Riverside Park is about to get a major upgrade, and city leaders want residents to help guide what happens next.
- COVID-19 activity is increasing across the country.
- Intrust Bank Arena will host a job fair tomorrow in conjunction with Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center.
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