Dylan Lysen
@dylanlysen.bsky.social
Kansas News Service reporter for KCUR
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.
College football is amazing
September 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
College football is amazing
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Homecoming. Tony Sands and Devin West. Weird ties. Bermuda Triangles. Chase Daniel and Todd Reesing. Safeties at Arrowhead. John Brown and Burning Lawrence. Mr. Brightside.
THE BORDER WAR IS BACK, BABY.
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THE BORDER WAR IS BACK, BABY.
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'There's a lot of hate:' These games define the Mizzou-Kansas rivalry
The states' animosity extends to the Civil War. The rivalry is back on the football field and has featured some interesting finishes.uite
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September 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Homecoming. Tony Sands and Devin West. Weird ties. Bermuda Triangles. Chase Daniel and Todd Reesing. Safeties at Arrowhead. John Brown and Burning Lawrence. Mr. Brightside.
THE BORDER WAR IS BACK, BABY.
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THE BORDER WAR IS BACK, BABY.
www.espn.com/college-foot...
The moment you think, Surely Costco can’t get any better, it goes and gets even better.
Costco rolls out Coca-Cola change at food courts
Costco is converting its food court fountain business back to Coca-Cola.
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July 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The moment you think, Surely Costco can’t get any better, it goes and gets even better.
Rest easy, Ozzy.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Rest easy, Ozzy.
Immediately after the vote, NPR CEO Katherine Maher issued a statement calling the cut an "irreversible loss" to the public radio system. She said the effect would be "an unwarranted dismantling of beloved local civic institutions, and an act of Congress that disregards the public will."
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media and foreign aid
The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Immediately after the vote, NPR CEO Katherine Maher issued a statement calling the cut an "irreversible loss" to the public radio system. She said the effect would be "an unwarranted dismantling of beloved local civic institutions, and an act of Congress that disregards the public will."
But a decade of farming has taken a toll, and last fall Jacob began treatment for depression and anxiety. Sometimes, when the stress feels overwhelming, he can barely eat. #kansas
A Kansas family farm, barely getting by, grapples with Trump’s cuts
Like many of his rural neighbors in northeast Kansas, Jacob Thomas is trying to compensate for deep losses in federal funding. There’s worry and anger.
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May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
But a decade of farming has taken a toll, and last fall Jacob began treatment for depression and anxiety. Sometimes, when the stress feels overwhelming, he can barely eat. #kansas
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May his memory be a blessing. 💙
May 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
May his memory be a blessing. 💙
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Kerry Zavagnin said there's a lot of raw emotion at the club with the news of Gadi Kinda's death.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. He was such an electric figure in our club and he’s going to be dearly missed.” #SportingKC
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“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. He was such an electric figure in our club and he’s going to be dearly missed.” #SportingKC
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Sad news: Former Sporting Kansas City soccer player Gadi Kinda dead at 31
The sad news arrived on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Kerry Zavagnin said there's a lot of raw emotion at the club with the news of Gadi Kinda's death.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. He was such an electric figure in our club and he’s going to be dearly missed.” #SportingKC
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“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. He was such an electric figure in our club and he’s going to be dearly missed.” #SportingKC
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Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health
Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
Here’s your reminder to consider deep breathing exercises and medication to improve mental health.
The science is clear: Deep breathing can be a game changer for anyone. Elite athletes agree
Elite athletes such as Steph Curry use deep breathing to calm their mind and reach peak performance. The practice can also work for anyone.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Here’s your reminder to consider deep breathing exercises and medication to improve mental health.
Thanks for making the trip, St. Louis
April 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Thanks for making the trip, St. Louis
“They don’t think it matters, because they don’t know who I am and they think that I deserve it,” Cornett said. “But I don’t.”
ESPN’s Pat McAfee and others amplified a false rumor. A teenager’s life was ‘destroyed’
An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others
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April 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
“They don’t think it matters, because they don’t know who I am and they think that I deserve it,” Cornett said. “But I don’t.”
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The KC Cauldron and South Stand release a joint statement:
“Peter Vermes must resign as manager. This is not a request—it is a demand from a fanbase that refuses to watch its club wither under outdated tactics and unchallenged authority.”
#SportingKC
“Peter Vermes must resign as manager. This is not a request—it is a demand from a fanbase that refuses to watch its club wither under outdated tactics and unchallenged authority.”
#SportingKC
March 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson says she's resigning from the Kansas Supreme Court. She said in a letter to Gov. Laura Kelly that she was recently diagnosed with ALS. Kelly appointed Wilson to the court in late 2019.
March 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson says she's resigning from the Kansas Supreme Court. She said in a letter to Gov. Laura Kelly that she was recently diagnosed with ALS. Kelly appointed Wilson to the court in late 2019.
You really got to hand it to Peter Vermes. Only he can go winless for 12 straight matches and keep his job.
March 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
You really got to hand it to Peter Vermes. Only he can go winless for 12 straight matches and keep his job.
I thankfully never have to watch that KU basketball team ever again
March 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I thankfully never have to watch that KU basketball team ever again
From Calen Moore of the Kansas News Service:
Plenty of residents in the audience were from western Kansas. They said they wanted to discuss a range of topics, such as the current state of Kansas agriculture and transgender rights. #kansas #ksleg
Plenty of residents in the audience were from western Kansas. They said they wanted to discuss a range of topics, such as the current state of Kansas agriculture and transgender rights. #kansas #ksleg
Roger Marshall called them ‘paid Democratic operatives.’ They say they’re just concerned Kansans
Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall has blamed the turmoil that erupted at a recent town hall meeting in rural Kansas on “paid Democratic operatives.” But the people who attended the meeting say they ...
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March 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
From @kmuw.bsky.social:
“In my view, the world is a safer place and, most particularly, the United States is safer whenever we are aligned with our allies, and we're in a continued effort to push the Russians and Putin out of Ukraine,” Moran said.
“In my view, the world is a safer place and, most particularly, the United States is safer whenever we are aligned with our allies, and we're in a continued effort to push the Russians and Putin out of Ukraine,” Moran said.
Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran reinforces support for Ukraine, breaking with President Trump
During a visit to Wichita, the Kansas Repubilcan senator said his support for the Ukrainian cause was unwavering despite tempestuous exchanges between American and Ukrainian leaders.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
From @kmuw.bsky.social:
“In my view, the world is a safer place and, most particularly, the United States is safer whenever we are aligned with our allies, and we're in a continued effort to push the Russians and Putin out of Ukraine,” Moran said.
“In my view, the world is a safer place and, most particularly, the United States is safer whenever we are aligned with our allies, and we're in a continued effort to push the Russians and Putin out of Ukraine,” Moran said.