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GOP redistricting plan passes in Kansas; court fight looms

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) ‚Äî Top Republicans pushed their congressional redistricting plan through the GOP-dominated Kansas Legislature without much trouble Wednesday with an expected court battle looming over whether it would go too far in hurting the state’s only Democrat in Congress.

VIKING BOYS, GIRLS RALLY FOR WINS

LINDSBORG – It was a night of momentum swings for both the Smoky Valley girls and boys basketball teams as they both fell behind on Friday on the home court before thrilling the home crowd with two comefrom-behind victories.

Bullpup girls fall short in MAC semifinal to Shawnee Mission Northwest

MAC DAY 2 RECAP It was no secret that the McPherson girls basketball team had the toughest path to the 27th annual Mid America Classic championship game. After defeating 4A’s ninth-ranked Clearwater on Thursday, the Bullpups welcomed 6A’s seventh-ranked Shawnee Mission Northwest to the Roundhouse in the semifinals on Friday night.

Kansas Day Greetings

Dear Readers, At first light, stripes of blue and pink crossed the firmament. Beneath a candy-colored sky, Flint Hills air hung chillycold, completely still, above a frozen pond.

Ask Amy: Friend worries that ghosting might not be enough

Dear Amy: One of my friends, “Charles,” has just gotten out of a three-year relationship with his emotionally abusive partner, “Anthony.” Before I understood how abusive Anthony had been, I considered us friends, but I’m no longer comfortable associating with Anthony at all. Normally in this kind of situation where someone’s primary friendship is with one person, the friendship just sort of naturally dissolves when they break up, but Anthony thinks of me as his best friend and is likely to continue, unless I say otherwise.