Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector editor in chief
@journalist-sherman.bsky.social
I write news stories of public interest.
Senior reporter @crazeywriter.bsky.social and I had a fun time with the folks in Hiawatha last night. Sign up for our free daily newsletter (kansasreflector.com/subscribe/) to find out about upcoming town halls and other staff events #ksleg
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Senior reporter @crazeywriter.bsky.social and I had a fun time with the folks in Hiawatha last night. Sign up for our free daily newsletter (kansasreflector.com/subscribe/) to find out about upcoming town halls and other staff events #ksleg
Kay Krause talks about the No Kings rally at her home ink Cottonwood Falls, and her efforts to support ICE detainees at the Chase County Jail. #ksleg
October 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Kay Krause talks about the No Kings rally at her home ink Cottonwood Falls, and her efforts to support ICE detainees at the Chase County Jail. #ksleg
Luna moth says hello
August 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Luna moth says hello
I had the great opportunity to meet Friday with journalists from all over the world. Thanks to Global Ties KC for bringing them to our newsroom #ksleg
August 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I had the great opportunity to meet Friday with journalists from all over the world. Thanks to Global Ties KC for bringing them to our newsroom #ksleg
Evening visitor
June 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Evening visitor
Snacking on the slope outside our house
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Snacking on the slope outside our house
Shoutout to these guys who asked me to take their photo as I walked by Friday morning in downtown Lawrence.
June 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Shoutout to these guys who asked me to take their photo as I walked by Friday morning in downtown Lawrence.
So many hackberry emperors
June 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
So many hackberry emperors
I get to work with all my favorite journalists! From a staff photo shoot in the rain this morning at Iliff Commons with (from left) @anna-writes.bsky.social @claywires.bsky.social @crazeywriter.bsky.social and @kansascarpenter.bsky.social. Photo by Thad Allton. #ksleg
May 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I get to work with all my favorite journalists! From a staff photo shoot in the rain this morning at Iliff Commons with (from left) @anna-writes.bsky.social @claywires.bsky.social @crazeywriter.bsky.social and @kansascarpenter.bsky.social. Photo by Thad Allton. #ksleg
Some photos from today's rally at the Statehouse. See more with the story by @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/05/01/m...
May 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Some photos from today's rally at the Statehouse. See more with the story by @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/05/01/m...
“It feels like it makes a statement. Somebody’s going to see this,” said Tina Hallenbeck, of Alma. “Today, May Day, it’s my birthday, I’m 58 years old, and this is what I’m doing today, and it’s a shame that I have to be, but ... we have to be vigilant." #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/05/01/m...
May 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
“It feels like it makes a statement. Somebody’s going to see this,” said Tina Hallenbeck, of Alma. “Today, May Day, it’s my birthday, I’m 58 years old, and this is what I’m doing today, and it’s a shame that I have to be, but ... we have to be vigilant." #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/05/01/m...
Vacation time. Follow @claywires.bsky.social @kansascarpenter.bsky.social @crazeywriter.bsky.social @anna-writes.bsky.social for #ksleg news
April 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Vacation time. Follow @claywires.bsky.social @kansascarpenter.bsky.social @crazeywriter.bsky.social @anna-writes.bsky.social for #ksleg news
Satanic Grotto leader Michael Stewart starts his demonstration, punches Marcus Schroeder after Schroeder attempts to take Stewart's materials, and is detained by Capitol Police. #ksleg
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📷 @gracefromkansas.bsky.social/Kansas Reflector
March 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Satanic Grotto leader Michael Stewart starts his demonstration, punches Marcus Schroeder after Schroeder attempts to take Stewart's materials, and is detained by Capitol Police. #ksleg
📷 @gracefromkansas.bsky.social/Kansas Reflector
📷 @gracefromkansas.bsky.social/Kansas Reflector
Kansas Capitol Police detain Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart after he throws a punch while demonstrating inside the Statehouse. #ksleg via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Kansas Capitol Police detain Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart after he throws a punch while demonstrating inside the Statehouse. #ksleg via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social
Gov. Laura Kelly opens with a joke as she addresses the labor rally on the first floor of the Statehouse: "Before I get started, I'd like to ask the press to move up to the second floor" #ksleg
January 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Gov. Laura Kelly opens with a joke as she addresses the labor rally on the first floor of the Statehouse: "Before I get started, I'd like to ask the press to move up to the second floor" #ksleg
And some more
December 2, 2024 at 9:14 PM
And some more