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Balancing Spending: Big Boost for Military, Big Cuts for the Planet

April 4, 2026

The 2027 budget plan from the current administration takes a clear stance on where it stands on spending. A massive $1. 5 trillion is being funneled toward defense, the highest figure ever requested. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, other areas face sharp reductions. Programs aimed at tackling climate

education

A Parent’s Take on Running for School Board

April 4, 2026

Ryan Towner isn’t just another name on the ballot for Jefferson City’s school board—he’s a dad with four kids in local elementary schools and a lifelong resident. His campaign isn’t about flashy promises but about rolling up his sleeves to tackle real challenges schools face. With three seats open,

politics

Congo Considers Taking in US Deportees

April 4, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently in early-stage talks with the US government about accepting migrants who have been deported from America. These migrants would first be sent by US authorities to a third country—possibly Congo—before facing removal from Africa. Two local officials in Kin

politics

When Big Departments Get Smaller: What Really Changes

April 4, 2026

A few years ago, leaders suggested shutting down the country’s main education office. They didn’t have the power to close it alone, so they tried other ways to shrink its work. This meant moving big jobs—like handling student loans—to another department. The boss in charge said, “Loans are almost a

politics

Where Trump's Money Really Goes

April 4, 2026

Last week, the White House released its 2027 budget proposal—a plan that asks for $1. 5 trillion aimed at military spending, the biggest request of its kind in decades. But the money isn’t just for tanks and jets. It also includes a controversial missile system worth $185 billion, new fighter planes

sports

Why Joe Jackson chose to stick with Kansas State football

April 4, 2026

Joe Jackson nearly lost his spot as Kansas State’s top running back midway through the 2025 season. After taking over for an injured teammate, he struggled to prove he deserved the carries. His rushing yards dipped, and fans wondered why coaches kept giving him chances. But Jackson stayed patient an

business

Black Businesses Struggle as Texas Changes Rules, While Big Names Push Forward

April 4, 2026

Texas recently changed how it certifies minority-owned businesses, leaving over 15, 000 companies in limbo overnight. Before the change, these businesses could compete for state contracts worth billions. Now, most have lost their certification, forcing them to start from scratch. The shift came thro

politics

A Plan to Bring Alcatraz Back as a Prison

April 4, 2026

The U. S. government recently proposed spending $152 million to reopen Alcatraz Island as a working prison. This idea follows a suggestion from last year to turn the historic site back into a high-security facility. The money would cover the first year of rebuilding, but Congress usually ignores suc

crypto

Crypto theft drops but hackers keep finding new ways in

April 4, 2026

In the first three months of 2026, hackers walked away with $168 million from DeFi projects—that’s down from $1. 5 billion stolen in the same stretch the year before. The biggest single hit came when someone stole $40 million from Step Finance by getting their hands on a private key. Then on January

politics

Who Runs Crypto Policy at the Justice Department?

April 4, 2026

Todd Blanche just got a big promotion. He’s now in charge of the Department of Justice after his boss, Pam Bondi, was let go. Blanche used to be a top lawyer for Trump before this shift. People are talking about what his new job means for cryptocurrency. Blanche has a complicated history with crypt