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Oct 7, 2021

For-profit Kansas prison an understaffed ‘hell hole’ of violence, death and drugs

LEAVENWORTH — Dangerous understaffing, pervasive drugs and a stockpile of weapons have transformed a private detention center in Kansas into a “hell hole” where violence is routine and inmates are still on...

LEAVENWORTH — Dangerous understaffing, pervasive drugs and a stockpile of weapons have transformed a private detention center in Kansas into a “hell hole” where violence is routine and inmates are still on...

Sep 27, 2021

Kansas will start scanning prison mail, citing drug transport soaked into pages. Advocates have concerns.

Kansas is the latest state to explore alterations to its mail policies in state prisons, pointing to the rise of drug use within facilities as justification for a move that has alarmed advocates.

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Kansas is the latest state to explore alterations to its mail policies in state prisons, pointing to the rise of drug use within facilities as justification for a move that has alarmed advocates.

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A guard at Shawnee County Jail makes routine rounds
A guard at Shawnee County Jail makes routine rounds
Sep 20, 2021

Conditions at CoreCivic Leavenworth are dangerous. Company shouldn't be allowed to operate prison.

A CoreCivic Leavenworth detainee kicked, punched and struck Scott Wilson, another detainee, with a tray last month. Wilson died two days later.

Following this incident, officials placed the facility...

A CoreCivic Leavenworth detainee kicked, punched and struck Scott Wilson, another detainee, with a tray last month. Wilson died two days later.

Following this incident, officials placed the facility...

Core Civic Leavenworth prison from outside
Core Civic Leavenworth prison from outside
Sep 20, 2021

Grievance envy discounts the oppressed while denying them justice

The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Mark McCormick...

The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Mark McCormick...

Sep 16, 2021

Kansas will have to pay $1.9 million in legal fees for Kris Kobach-backed lawsuit failure over voting law

A federal judge approved a deal Wednesday that would see the state pay out roughly $1.9 million in legal fees to a group of attorneys, including the American Civil Liberties Union, stemming from a prolonged...

A federal judge approved a deal Wednesday that would see the state pay out roughly $1.9 million in legal fees to a group of attorneys, including the American Civil Liberties Union, stemming from a prolonged...

Sep 16, 2021

Know Your Rights: Abortion vote in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Now that Texas has banned abortions in most cases after six weeks of pregnancy, many people are wondering if other states will soon do the same. 

Kansans will have a big choice...

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Now that Texas has banned abortions in most cases after six weeks of pregnancy, many people are wondering if other states will soon do the same. 

Kansans will have a big choice...