Dylan Lysen
@dylanlysen.bsky.social
Kansas News Service reporter for KCUR
They better give the mvp to this kicker.
February 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
They better give the mvp to this kicker.
Happy Super Bowl Sunday to all who celebrate! May your chips stay sturdy through your delicious dips.
February 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Happy Super Bowl Sunday to all who celebrate! May your chips stay sturdy through your delicious dips.
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The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security. n.pr/4qAlWBj
Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post'
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security. n.pr/4qAlWBj
The effort is another step in the political fight over Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s refusal to comply with the request for information about thousands of people who have applied for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Republican Kris Kobach wants to force the Kansas governor to hand over food assistance data
A Kansas Senate committee is considering a bill to pressure Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration to comply with the federal government’s request for the data, including social security numbers...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The effort is another step in the political fight over Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s refusal to comply with the request for information about thousands of people who have applied for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
The homes are built on a community land trust, which allows Habitat to ensure the homes are sold at a reduced price in the future, keeping them affordable for years to come. www.kcur.org/housing-deve...
A new strategy in Kansas builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years
The projects use community land trusts to sell homes at a reduced price and keep them affordable in the future. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is using the real estate tool to build entire neighb...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The homes are built on a community land trust, which allows Habitat to ensure the homes are sold at a reduced price in the future, keeping them affordable for years to come. www.kcur.org/housing-deve...
Lemon's lawyer Lowell in the statement called the arrest an "unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration.""
Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement posted on social media. n.pr/4qIxx1Q
Feds arrest 4, including Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist over church protest
Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement posted on social media.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Lemon's lawyer Lowell in the statement called the arrest an "unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration.""
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Even as moderate politics seem like a relic of less polarized times, debates over major tax incentives — like the deal that would bring the Chiefs to Kansas — show that there are still some issues that aren’t strictly red or blue.
Kansas’ Chiefs deal criticized by both parties over ‘tax giveaways for billionaires’
In ongoing debates over the NFL team’s planned move to Kansas, Republicans and Democrats are forming rare alliances on both sides of the issue.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Even as moderate politics seem like a relic of less polarized times, debates over major tax incentives — like the deal that would bring the Chiefs to Kansas — show that there are still some issues that aren’t strictly red or blue.
Happy Kansas Day! Ad astra per aspera 🌻
January 29, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Happy Kansas Day! Ad astra per aspera 🌻
Kansas Republican lawmakers are considering a plan to boost transparency about commissioners that nominate candidates for the state’s Supreme Court. That’s despite the Legislature’s efforts to eliminate the panel altogether. www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
Kansas lawmakers want to reveal more about the people picking Supreme Court justices
A Kansas bill would increase public information about the state officials who nominate justices for the state’s Supreme Court. Supporters say the commission helping select the most important judges in...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Kansas Republican lawmakers are considering a plan to boost transparency about commissioners that nominate candidates for the state’s Supreme Court. That’s despite the Legislature’s efforts to eliminate the panel altogether. www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
This story is crazy for a lot of reasons, but for me the craziest thing I learned is that Jerry Buss' two daughters, Jeanie and Janie, have names that a one letter different. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
This story is crazy for a lot of reasons, but for me the craziest thing I learned is that Jerry Buss' two daughters, Jeanie and Janie, have names that a one letter different. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
Hoosiers. What a ride.
January 20, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Hoosiers. What a ride.
Josh Allen deserves better
January 18, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Josh Allen deserves better
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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is asking for civility and compromise in the face of national political divides. She starts her final session in office with a Republican supermajority that can override her if it holds together.
Kansas governor touts Chiefs deal and calls for banning phones in schools during final address
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is asking for civility and compromise in the face of national political divides. She starts her final session in office with a Republican supermajority that can override her if it holds together.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is asking for civility and compromise in the face of national political divides. She starts her final session in office with a Republican supermajority that can override her if it holds together.
It is exceptionally rare for law enforcement officials to conduct searches at reporters’ homes. Federal regulations intended to protect a free press are designed to make it difficult to use aggressive law enforcement tactics against reporters to obtain the identities of their sources or information.
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home
The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
It is exceptionally rare for law enforcement officials to conduct searches at reporters’ homes. Federal regulations intended to protect a free press are designed to make it difficult to use aggressive law enforcement tactics against reporters to obtain the identities of their sources or information.
Trump said a group of people would step in to run Venezuela, including Secretary of State Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and added U.S. oil companies would have military back up as they move into the region.
Trump says 'we are going to run the country now' after removing Venezuela's president
President Trump says the United States conducted a strike in Venezuela and captured that country's president, Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Trump said a group of people would step in to run Venezuela, including Secretary of State Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and added U.S. oil companies would have military back up as they move into the region.
It's happening www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
Kansas lawmakers approve major tax package to draw Kansas City Chiefs across state line
The state has offered to cover up to 70% of the cost of a new stadium through its Sales and Tax Revenue, or STAR, bonds.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It's happening www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
I hope Kevin McCallister grew up and never talked to his abusive family ever again
December 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I hope Kevin McCallister grew up and never talked to his abusive family ever again
The Kansas-based tribe announced the leadership changes Tuesday evening, just hours after the company’s president defended the decision to take the contract.
The tribe said the project does not align with its values.
The tribe said the project does not align with its values.
Kansas tribe fires business leaders for accepting $30 million ICE detention center contract
A Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation-owned business landed a federal contract to assist facility design for immigration detention centers. The tribe said the project does not align with its values.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Kansas-based tribe announced the leadership changes Tuesday evening, just hours after the company’s president defended the decision to take the contract.
The tribe said the project does not align with its values.
The tribe said the project does not align with its values.
Aspen Place residents in Gardner were made homeless because their landlord failed to act. Applying the Kansas Consumer Protection Act to residential rentals could help balance power between landlords and tenants.
Hundreds of Kansans lost their apartment due to landlord neglect. One change in law could help
Applying the Kansas Consumer Protection Act to residential rentals could help balance power between landlords and tenants. A lawmaker hopes it may force landlords to improve their properties so tenant...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Aspen Place residents in Gardner were made homeless because their landlord failed to act. Applying the Kansas Consumer Protection Act to residential rentals could help balance power between landlords and tenants.
First-time buyers accounted for only about one in five homes sold during the 12 months ending in June. That's a record low and half the share of first-time buyers a generation ago.
Many would-be buyers are frozen out of the housing market
Only about one in five homes sold in the last year went to a first-time buyer. And the average person buying their first home was 40 years old — a record high. A new report from the National Associat...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
First-time buyers accounted for only about one in five homes sold during the 12 months ending in June. That's a record low and half the share of first-time buyers a generation ago.
Blue Jays would have been a better winner.
November 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Blue Jays would have been a better winner.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that allows judges to extend probation for years when an offender fails to pay restitution in their cases. The lawsuit alleges the practice punishes people for being poor.
Kansas courts can extend probation for people who can’t pay fines. A lawsuit says that's unfair
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that allows judges to extend probation for years when an offender fails to pay restitution in their cases. The lawsui...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that allows judges to extend probation for years when an offender fails to pay restitution in their cases. The lawsuit alleges the practice punishes people for being poor.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending federal funding for Housing First programs that offer permanent housing without requiring mental health or drug services. Homeless advocates say it could undo their work.
Kansas counted fewer homeless people this year. Trump's policy changes risk growing it again
President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending federal funding for Housing First programs that offer permanent housing without requiring mental health or drug services. Homeless advocates say...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending federal funding for Housing First programs that offer permanent housing without requiring mental health or drug services. Homeless advocates say it could undo their work.