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KS - June 13 2025

Army Birthday Parade; Feedlot Debate; Marion Raid; Gender Markers Restored; Pacers Lead

Greg Loving

13 Jun 2025 • 3 min read

Fort Riley's 1st Infantry Division Marches in Army's 250th Birthday Parade

Massive New Feedlot Near Larned Sparks Jobs Versus Health Debate

Marion Ordered to Pay $80,000 for Open Records Violation After Newspaper Raid

Appeals Court Restores Gender Marker Changes on Kansas Driver's Licenses

Pacers Take 2-1 NBA Finals Lead Over Thunder at Home

1. Fort Riley's 1st Infantry Division Marches in Army's 250th Birthday Parade

FORT RILEY - Fort Riley's historic 1st Infantry Division sent 450 soldiers to Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the Army's 250th birthday parade, with troops flying out from Manhattan Regional Airport. The division, known as "America's first division" and the first into both World Wars, considers it an honor to march alongside other Army units in commemorating the milestone anniversary.

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2. Massive New Feedlot Near Larned Sparks Jobs Versus Health Debate

PAWNEE COUNTY - A new 88,000-head cattle feedlot southeast of Larned in Pawnee County promises 60-70 jobs when it opens in 2027, but faces opposition from environmental groups and local residents concerned about health risks. Innovative Livestock Service has begun construction on what will be one of Kansas' largest feedlots, adding to their three existing operations in Pawnee County, while critics including the Kansas Sierra Club question the environmental impact on the surrounding area.

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3. Marion Ordered to Pay $80,000 for Open Records Violation After Newspaper Raid

MARION - The City of Marion must pay nearly $80,000 in attorney fees to the Marion County Record for violating the Kansas Open Records Act following the controversial police raid on the newspaper in August 2023. A judge ruled Thursday that the city took too long to provide requested text messages from the former police chief, ordering payment of the newspaper's legal costs in the case that drew national attention to press freedom issues.

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4. Appeals Court Restores Gender Marker Changes on Kansas Driver's Licenses

TOPEKA - A three-judge Kansas Court of Appeals panel Friday overturned a lower court ruling and cleared the way for Kansans to resume changing gender markers on their driver's licenses, rejecting arguments from Attorney General Kris Kobach. The appeals court ordered the case back to district court to be heard by a different judge, ruling that Shawnee County District Judge Teresa Watson abused her discretion and made legal and factual errors in her original decision.

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5. Pacers Take 2-1 NBA Finals Lead Over Thunder at Home

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, marking their first Finals home game in 25 years before a crowd of over 17,000 fans. The victory extended the Pacers' streak to 10 consecutive wins following losses and puts them just two wins away from the franchise's first NBA championship, with Game 4 currently underway in Indianapolis.

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