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Arcs in and about Kansas from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

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The return of measles to the US and the outbreaks in Texas and beyond

37 of 95 stories this year · 2 about Kansas

Texas measles outbreak among children leads to health alert · 7 articles, Feb 10West Texas' measles outbreak climbs to 58 cases · 45 articles, Feb 12Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child's death · 63 articles, Feb 21Unvaccinated Child Dies From Measles in Texas · 65 articles, Feb 26Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading? · 6 articles, Feb 27As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide? · 13 articles, Feb 27Vaccine critic RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine amid deadly Texas outbreak · 15 articles, Feb 27Nearly 230 measles cases reported in outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 45 articles, Feb 28West Texas measles outbreak spreads into Oklahoma · 31 articles, Mar 5New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed · 39 articles, Mar 6Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know · 50 articles, Mar 8Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Over 300 As Illness Spreads To At Least 17 States · 38 articles, Mar 14Texas measles outbreak jumps to 400 cases · 29 articles, Mar 22Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks · 34 articles, Mar 26Texas' measles outbreak isn't slowing down. How can that change? · 18 articles, Apr 1Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock · 9 articles, Apr 5US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know. · 32 articles, Apr 5RFK Jr. tells Americans to get measles vaccine after being criticized for months for mixed messaging · 56 articles, Apr 5Second child dies from measles in Texas as outbreak spreads · 71 articles, Apr 6RFK Jr. says MMR vaccine is 'the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles' · 7 articles, Apr 7CDC scientist: Texas measles outbreak response hurt by funding cuts · 9 articles, Apr 10Measles Updates: Texas Outbreak Surpasses 600 Cases After Illness Spreads To 25 States · 35 articles, Apr 15Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks. Here's what to know · 8 articles, Apr 16Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico, and US · 25 articles, Apr 25The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks · 36 articles, May 3Texas measles outbreak: Outbreak spreads to 3 new counties in latest update · 6 articles, May 13Amid measles outbreak, Texas poised to make vaccine exemptions for kids easier · 6 articles, May 27All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says · 13 articles, Jun 2U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports · 62 articles, Jul 6Texas declares end to measles outbreak that sickened hundreds · 36 articles, Aug 18As measles exploded, officials in Texas looked to CDC scientists. Under Trump, no one answered · 5 articles, Aug 25Over 150 unvaccinated students in South Carolina quarantining after measles exposure · 10 articles, Oct 10Canada is likely to lose its measles elimination status. The U.S. could be next. · 10 articles, Oct 28Canada loses measles-free status, raising alarms among experts · 23 articles, Nov 10South Carolina quarantines 254 people as measles cases surge · 33 articles, Dec 10Absenteeism rates at a Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit · 8 articles, Dec 17Over 2K measles cases reported in US in 2025, most in more than 30 years · 12 articles, Dec 31
Biden's student debt relief plans and the court fights that blocked them

2 of 42 stories this year · 2 about Kansas · gone quiet

Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan · 40 articles, Jan 13U.S. appeals court blocks Biden SAVE plan for student loans · 14 articles, Feb 18
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in US cattle, poultry and people

21 of 69 stories this year · 2 about Kansas · gone quiet

First US bird flu death is announced in Louisiana · 103 articles, Jan 6California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu · 15 articles, Jan 12CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases · 12 articles, Jan 16Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the first time amid the nationwide outbreak · 19 articles, Jan 18Price of eggs on the rise, experts contribute the increase to bird flu · 13 articles, Jan 24H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm · 12 articles, Jan 27Waffle House announces $0.50 surcharge on eggs because of bird flu · 30 articles, Feb 4Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows · 55 articles, Feb 5New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected · 23 articles, Feb 7New strain of bird flu is detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says · 9 articles, Feb 10Bird flu found in Arizona milk suggests another spillover from birds to cows · 8 articles, Feb 10State lifts poultry suspension after bird flu outbreak · 5 articles, Feb 11Woman hospitalized in Wyoming with H5N1 bird flu · 9 articles, Feb 15Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response · 35 articles, Feb 18Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices · 14 articles, Feb 24Egg prices could jump 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan is unveiled · 40 articles, Feb 26The US hasn’t seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why · 8 articles, May 19Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food · 10 articles, Sep 4Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu · 13 articles, Nov 14Washington state man believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu · 13 articles, Nov 22Bird flu: first ever death from rare H5N5 strain is recorded in US · 9 articles, Nov 22

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else41 stories in 2025 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Kansas that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Nov 15– 16Kansas officers shot while responding to domestic violence call; Suspect dead29 articles · 14 independent sources
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  2. Nov 11– 12A Kansas county agrees to pay out $3 million and apologize for a raid on a small-town newspaper18 articles · 18 independent sources
    4 left, 4 center, 1 right
  3. Nov 6Kansas mayor hit with criminal charges for allegedly voting as noncitizen in several elections6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  4. Oct 26Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist13 articles · 10 independent sources
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  5. Jul 31A shocking record: Lightning bolt stretched 515 miles, crossed three states8 articles · 8 independent sources
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  6. Jul 3UMass Amherst student interning on Capitol Hill fatally shot in DC - Boston News, Weather, Sports7 articles · 6 independent sources
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  7. May 7Kansas man allegedly stole 800-pound historic cannon for drug money: report6 articles · 3 independent sources
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  8. Apr 4Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church in Kansas7 articles · 4 independent sources
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  9. Mar 294 arrested after satanist group attempts to hold Black Mass in Kansas Statehouse9 articles · 7 independent sources
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  10. Mar 27– 28Child complains of 'monster' under the bed. Babysitter then comes face-to-face with man hiding there43 articles · 21 independent sources
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Stories that name Kansas

  1. Nov 11– 12Northern Lights Update: These States Could See The Northern Lights Wednesday51 articles · 28 independent sources
    4 left, 16 center, 0 right
  2. Sep 13– 14FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout16 articles · 16 independent sources
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  3. Aug 10– 11Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads32 articles · 19 independent sources
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  4. Jul 30NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal D.C. midair crash was above altitude limit14 articles · 10 independent sources
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  5. Jul 3Who was Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, Congressional intern killed in DC shooting?20 articles · 16 independent sources
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  6. Jul 2The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  7. Jun 27– 30How the Supreme Court's Ruling on 'Universal Injunctions' May Affect Birthright Citizenship62 articles · 28 independent sources
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  8. Jun 26– Jul 1Rural hospitals, SNAP cuts, Medicaid: Democrats force tough votes on GOP mega-bill • New Hampshire Bulletin48 articles · 7 independent sources
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  9. Jun 23– 24Trump announces a ceasefire between Israel and Iran110 articles · 48 independent sources
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  10. Jun 21– 23Trump: Iran nuclear facilities 'completely and totally obliterated' in U.S. strike on 3 sites • New Hampshire Bulletin83 articles · 34 independent sources
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Local coverage

  1. Jan 24Alysa Liu returns from 2-year absence and leads after short program at US Championships - The Daily Reporter1 articles · 1 independent sources
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