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Dodge City Daily Globe
23 Oct, 2019
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A Topeka teen ran away from foster care because she said she had to sleep five nights in five different homes in four communities. She said she was denied a shower and was bullied by other youths. Our reporters across the state bring you that story and much more.
‘I just want to go home’: Missing girl describes five days of turmoil inside Kansas foster care system
Demi Boothe ran away from the state foster care system by leaping from the second-story window of a Topeka residence, scaling a fence and jumping into her friend's waiting car.She was tired of sleeping in a different house every night. She went five days without a shower or a change of clean clothes.
Kansas Senate panel marches closer to shaping new Medicaid expansion bill

A special committee of the Kansas Senate polished points of contention ahead of debate on pieces of a new bill delivering health insurance coverage to as many as 130,000 Kansans through expansion of the state's $3.8 billion Medicaid program.

Former Gov. Sebelius endorses Democrat Bollier for U.S. Senate; GOP rival pounces

Former Obama administration Cabinet secretary and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius endorsed the Democratic campaign of state legislator Barbara Bollier for U.S. Senate.

Kansas IT official reveals $3.8M dispute with Legislature, minimum $1.1M federal penalty

The Kansas Department of Administration informed a legislative committee of budget problems in the executive branch's central IT operation because of a billing dispute with the Legislature, a pending federal penalty for overcharging agencies for technology services and the bungled purchase of computer equipment.

Kansas opponents of domestic, sexual violence march to root out subjugation

Victim advocate Kathy Ray is convinced societal impulses driving the oppression and domination of others foment gender-based violence that casts a long shadow over Kansans.

Rep. Steve Watkins defends vote against resolution denouncing Turkey’s invasion of Syria

Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins said there was no point to the bipartisan passage last week of a U.S. House resolution rebuking President Donald Trump for removing combat troops from Syria.

Capitol Insider podcast: Klobuchar capable of surging in Democratic presidential race

Minnesota moderate U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has potential to break through into the upper tier among Democratic presidential candidates despite the scornful nickname of "Snowman" given her by President Donald Trump.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly secures Real ID driver’s license

Gov. Laura Kelly stepped to the Station 8 counter at the driver's license office in Topeka to apply for a driver's license containing the Real ID mark that will be required in less than one year of any adult passengers boarding domestic airline flights.

Kansas officials vow to avoid another backlog of untested sexual assault kits

Kansas law enforcement officers and sexual assault victim advocates shared optimism a new statewide strategy would prevent a repeat of problems created when thousands of assault kits were shelved before subjected to submitted analysis by laboratories.

Johnson County Democrat jumps into U.S. Senate campaign

Republican-turned-Democrat state Sen. Barbara Bollier stepped into the field of candidates angling to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts in Washington, D.C.

Mike Pompeo said he respects employees who quit for moral reasons. Then his top aide resigned.

In early September, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview a person should resign if asked to do something illegal or that violates his "core moral principles."

Kansas AG urges U.S. Supreme Court to block limit on theft prosecutions

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt sought to convince U.S. Supreme Court justices to interpret federal immigration law in a way allowing states to continue prosecuting certain people accused of identity theft linked to application for a job.

Seeking affordable care, Kansas farmers explore KFB health offering

In 2014, Jason Lindsey found himself and his young family in a predicament. Their insurance, offered by a large, national company, was terminated.

Candidates state their case at three local forums

At a series of forums this week, candidates for Garden City offices sat together at a common table sharing their views on a myriad of issues related to their respective elections.

Kansas juvenile justice reforms moved troubled kids from jails to foster care, creating chaos

Reforms to the juvenile justice system made in 2017 moved troubled kids into foster care, where those with severe behaviors are hurting other kids, destroying property and scaring away foster families.

KHMS student suspended for threatening school

A 13-year-old student was suspended from school after making a comment about "shooting up" Kenneth Henderson Middle School.

New road funding program draws lots of interest

State transportation officials advised that a new cost-share program that Reno County officials hope will pay for half the cost of replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge has drawn close to 100 competing applications.

Sen. Moran puts a plug in Quivira, federal water restrictions – for now

For decades, discussions as to the correct solution for water rights involving farmers and ranchers, industry, the community and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge brought the federal government, the state, local leaders and the community together – or apart.

Candidates state their case at three local forums

At a series of forums this week, candidates for Garden City offices sat together at a common table sharing their views on a myriad of issues related to their respective elections.

South Hutch could join Haven in Sunday sales

SOUTH HUTCHINSON - Most Kansas counties and cities do not permit retail sales of packaged alcohol on Sunday. In Reno County, the only place where Sunday sales are allowed is in the city of Haven.

Panel nominates two attorneys, one judge for Kansas Supreme Court vacancy

Two lawyers working for the Kansas attorney general and the Shawnee County District Court's chief judge were nominated for a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court resulting from the retirement of Justice Lee Johnson.

‘Let her know I love her’: Father in anguish after foster care system loses daughter, doesn’t tell him

Randy Puett has a simple message for his missing daughter, a 15-year-old who ran away from foster care and may be with a 21-year-old companion.