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Democrat launches biting critique during TV debate for Kansas congressional seat

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Democrat Patrick Schmidt harshly criticized Republican U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner during a televised debate Thursday for hiding on Jan. 6, 2021, while Capitol Police “were getting the s*** beat out of them,” then voted against accepting the results of the 2020 presidential election. Schmidt, a U.S. Navy intelligence … Continue reading “Democrat launches biting critique during TV debate for Kansas congressional seat”

Unsolicited text messages amplify Derek Schmidt’s lies about Kansas drag show

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Derek Schmidt’s lies about a nonexistent connection between Gov. Laura Kelly and a Wichita drag show are being amplified through unsolicited text messages to Kansas voters. Schmidt, the GOP candidate for governor, has used a false story from a U.K. tabloid to attack his Democratic rival as their … Continue reading “Unsolicited text messages amplify Derek Schmidt’s lies about Kansas drag show”

Ribbon-cutting held for new $400 million URBN distribution center

Gov. Laura Kelly cut the ribbon for URBN’s new 1.5-million-square-foot omni-channel fulfillment center in Kansas City, Kansas, on Wednesday. Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie are among those who will be using the $403 million facility bringing 2,000 new jobs in Kansas City, Kansas, by June 2023. The new facility is located near the Kansas Speedway. “There’s … Continue reading “Ribbon-cutting held for new $400 million URBN distribution center”